Downton_shep
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- Leintwardine
Large ordered! If it don't fit now it will after lambing
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Smock Top
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CopperBeech
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- Location
- A Welsh man lost in England
Ive got a couple of ridegline pintail smocks, got them on offer at some point. Very good as an outer layer to cut wind on the quad. Not overly warm though, and not totally waterproof, but good value I thought.
Downton_shep
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- Location
- Leintwardine
That's basically what I've heard from others. I went for the rivers west one fingers crossed.
- Location
- Dumfries & Galloway
That's my experience with it too. Considering how thin it is, it's windbreak ability is very impressive!! I washed mine with Nikwax waterproofing stuff. Helped a lot. Need to keep it clean too, the dirt absorbs moisture and loads the fabric quicker.
Country covers/fortis makes a complete mockery of ridgeline or rivers west I've had pretty much all the jackets listed - the ridgeline makes u sweat like a pig if you do even a bit of walking or hard work and leaked like a sieve, rivers west is better in terms that it's waterproof let down by the fact it's too warm and the cuffs are too tight to pull up your arm (a must at lambing time etc) swandri is great for durability but not waterproof! Fortis do heaps of options (fleece lined or not, different colours etc) are hell of a hard wearing, waterproof and will even custom make you things (more pockets etc) and are made in Britain what's not to like!
- Location
- north Wales
These Army smocks are good value at the moment, just bought another 2 for myself. As waterproof as anything else I've worn, just put on layers underneath them if it gets colder,wear less if warmer.
Biggest criticism is only 2 chest pockets
Gatehouse Farm
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- Location
- Kent
My swanndri is a XL and the rivers west is a 2XL, hope that helps.What are they like for size? I've a large swanndri that fits well. Not sure what size to order
Downton_shep
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- Location
- Leintwardine
Working now https://www.fortisclothing.co.uk/Country covers website not available
Downton_shep
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- Location
- Leintwardine
They look good. Just need to save some more penny's!
There is someone in agri trader selling dragon smocks think its action station. £85
- Location
- Fife
These Army smocks are good value at the moment, just bought another 2 for myself. As waterproof as anything else I've worn, just put on layers underneath them if it gets colder,wear less if warmer.
Biggest criticism is only 2 chest pockets
You'd look stupid if you had more than 2 combat tits...
- Location
- Fife
Don't get the fuss. Skin is waterproof and bones don't rust...
I have a ridgeline monsoon, good for keeping wind out, although i find if it gets a good soaking, takes a long time for it to dry out. Also have a hi vis padded jacket, the sort that police/council etc use, neighbour gave it to me, bloody good warm coat on a stormy day, although the cattle sh** themselves when i go into shed
Danllan
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- Location
- Sir Gar / Carms
I have a buffalo smock of one sort or another for the last twenty five years; the only drawback with them is that they are wholly nylon, so will melt. They are warm but easily ventilated, completely windproof and pretty waterproof if you treat them properly.
- Location
- Dumfries & Galloway
I guess your that you work in the nip??
Glad your far, far away
If your out a long time in heavy rain, you get foundered, especially this time of year. Better to keep it off you as much you can.
http://www.outbackoutfitters.co.uk/product/swanndri-34-sleeve-oilskin-jacket/
What everyone's verdict on this for lambing.......
What everyone's verdict on this for lambing.......
Downton_shep
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- Location
- Leintwardine
I've got the waist coat and it's excellent. Was thinking about the full arm length coat but 3/4 length just seams weird!
- Location
- Dumfries & Galloway
It's like men in 3/4 length trousers...
Know a guy was out in NZ, wears a top a bit like that since coming home. Just an awkward length sleeve for me - and the cuff is far too open for my liking, especially when on the bike.
Downton_shep
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- Location
- Leintwardine
It's like men in 3/4 length trousers...
Know a guy was out in NZ, wears a top a bit like that since coming home. Just an awkward length sleeve for me - and the cuff is far too open for my liking, especially when on the bike.
Yeah would be a bit draughty on the bike.