Holsteinfriesian90
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- Cornwall
I’m just about to order a kaiwaka weather shield hoodie anyone got one? I’ve tried the storm force ones but for me they were far to heavy for working in.
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Downton_shep
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- Leintwardine
They do one with a hood BUT it’s only available in blue!
Downton_shep
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- Leintwardine
Yeah I’ve got a long sleeve one and a short sleeve one. Really like them but they’re not cheap! I probably wouldn’t buy one if I had to pay full price. The fancy Kiawaka straps on the wrists have both come unglued and just flap about so I cut them off! Again they’re not really suitable for heavy rain. More like showerproof!
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- West Country
Didn’t think the shortsleeved ones were available in Uk; or have you ordered from kiwiland direct?!
Downton_shep
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- Leintwardine
Yeah I got it direct when they had their online Covid sale. Paid about £110 delivered.
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- West Somerset
VASS PERFORMANCE RAINWEAR OILSKIN SMOCK BLUE VASS-TEX 550 EXTREME WATERPROOF
This is the only smok top I've found to be truly waterproof,not particularly breathable though
VASS PERFORMANCE RAINWEAR OILSKIN SMOCK BLUE VASS-TEX 550 EXTREME WATERPROOF | eBay
VASS PERFORMANCE RAINWEAR. SIZE GUIDE FOR SMOCK. SHAPED HOOD WITH ELASTICATED DRAW CORD AND QUICK RELEASE TOGGLE. 3X-LARGE 48-49". XX-LARGE 46-48". X-LARGE 43-45".
www.ebay.co.uk
This is the only smok top I've found to be truly waterproof,not particularly breathable though
Holsteinfriesian90
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- Cornwall
Didn’t realise you could by from them direct in the uk.
Downton_shep
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- Leintwardine
Yeah you can but it takes a couple weeks and you can get stung with import duty! If you know anyone out there you’d be better off getting them to send it as a gift.
Downton_shep
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- Leintwardine
One other thing with the Kaiwaka hoodie, they do suffer with bleaching in the sun! Can just about see it in the pic and the dodgy cuff.
Holsteinfriesian90
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- Cornwall
That’s a shame for the price of it.
they aren’t waterproof are they?
Where did you get that I’ve not seen them advertised in the UK?
yeah had one for years! Not a bad smock tbh but hot when your working!
Downton_shep
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- Leintwardine
It was sent from NZ
Downton_shep
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- Leintwardine
Betacraft 6017 Mamaku Smock
Betacraft 6017 Mamaku SmockBreathable rating 10,000g/m².Shoulder reinforcement panels in 100% Nylon.Water resistant with all seams trape sealed and wind tight.Hardwearing and easy to wear when you’re out in the elements.Zipped chest pocket.Radio chest pocket.Stand collar.Zipped handwarmer...
www.graniteworkwear.com
the cheaper one (about £40) isn’t but they’re great hoodies/smocks. I’ve had one for 8-9 months and one for about 6 weeks, you can’t tell them apart. No signs of wear or fading.
Dave6170
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- Watten, caithness
Do you think it would be any good for deer stalking?
jed
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- Shropshire
Got a Ocean /Abeko smock best work Waterproof I’ve had great hood and handy front pouch pocket lightweight and waterproof and wind proof and under a 100 quid.
Holsteinfriesian90
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- Cornwall
jed
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- Shropshire
Not had that problem had mine over twelve months wore it through last winters monsoon still seems good.
primmiemoo
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- Devon
Swanndri Original Hooded Bushshirt
The 475gsm pure wool makes the hooded bushshirt weather resistant, while being far quieter than most synthetic fabrics. As well as being warm, they are almost indestructible. Features one chest pocket. Please note; Swanndri garments are made on a bigger Maori mould. If in any doubt go a size...
www.bushwear.co.uk
They're made of wool.
