[C38] Good Foul Weather Gear

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Larry, Greetings from 4800' above sea level. We sail almost every day of  the 
year, often in below freezing wind chills. I have been extremely pleased  
with the combination I have been using. Silk base layer, feet, hands, long j's,  
turtle neck. Polar weight fleece pants and top. Most important Gill "Atlantic" 
 foulies, Gill sea boats (wool socks over silk and lots of foot powder-keeps 
your  feet dry.), Gill balaclava(sp?) and helmsman gloves. It sounds like a 
lot but  really isn't all that cumbersome. I could ski bump runs in that  combo. 
In extreme (winter) conditions we always wear auto inflators and rig  
jacklines. Not much survivability if you end up in the water, it just make the  
recovery easier and safer if the body is hanging on the side of the  boat. ;-) 
 
Mike and Buck  (pup-1st mate)
S/V The Great Escape
Dock 300 slip 317
Lake Pueblo,  Co
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In a message dated 12/18/2008 4:52:42 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
anders at finn.ws writes:

I agree,  I havn't had the opportunity to use mine all THAT much but, 
it's lovely  gear. My father, Charles (Mighty Quinn) has a lot more 
experience and as  far as I knows would swear by Gill's gear.

Anders
Mighty  Quinn

Bruce Liese wrote:
> Hi Larry,
>
> My absolute  favorite foulies are Gill Key West jackets and trousers. 
> They are  pricy but worth every penny.  Everyone I know who wears them
>  stays warm and dry in the coldest, wettest weather.  I have a friend  who
> delivers yachts throughout the winter and he swears by  them.   (Layering
> is essential with any foul weather  gear.)  I also highly recommend
> Gill's Helmsman's gloves.  I  did my research on foul weather gear after
> suffering near-frostbite  during my first Newport to Ensenada race on
> Freudian Sloop II.   Practical Sailor has given Gill Key West very high
>  ratings.
>
> I have access to the lowest prices on Gill foul  weather gear.  But since
> I don't want to seem like I'm  advertising on this listserve I welcome
> any back channel inquiries if  you want help finding these at a good
> price.
>
>  Bruce
>
>   
>>>> "Larry Malmberg"  <larrypi at linkline.com> 12/17/08 3:11 PM  >>>
>>>>         
> Has  anyone replaced their toe rails?  If so, where did you find new  toe
> rail
> and what was the cost?  Foul Weather Gear, there  are ton's of ads out
> there
> but I'm relying on the list for  some recommendations.  Monday last we
> took
> Hassle up from  Long Beach CA to Marina Del Rey for some bottom work, it
> was
>  raining and pretty cold (my fingers got numb on the helm) so I'm  looking
> for
> some good recommendations from some of the  brothers up north, inland
> etc.
> that sail in very cold and foul  weather.
>
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
>  Larry Malmberg
> Hassle
>
>
>
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