[C38] cheap Foul Weather Gear

[D. R. Strong]

I agree with Steve: Ya gotta get the pants with a zipper, else 
impossible to relieve oneself without a major disrobe.
don

Steve Smolinske wrote:
> Larry,
>  
> My wife and I both have the generic West Marine gear albeit it is very 
> old, but in good condition.  I would not recommend it, I have noticed 
> everytime we use it that we get wet,(even when it was new) not soaked 
> like a leak but damp all over, it dries out very quickly when the 
> weather stops but what good is that? I would recommend steering clear. 
>  
> Steve
> Peregrine #312
> Seattle (where it rains an awful lot)
>
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> *From:* Mikenolen at aol.com
> *Sent:* Thu 12/18/2008 4:58 PM
> *To:* listserve at catalina38.org
> *Subject:* Re: [C38] Good Foul Weather Gear
>
>  
> 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
> ~~~~_/)~~~~~~~~~~~~(\_~~~~
> ~~~~~ (\_~~~~
>  
>  
> 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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Donald R. Strong
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