Bib and Brace - Jacket - waterproof - Thermals

[watatoad]

I need to get myself a good and reliable set of thermal waterproofs I prefer a bib and brace but have no idea what is good I don't care what colour but don't want to spend several hundred pounds on them. One of my concerns is the strength of the trousers over the years I have had a few that just fell apart and ripped as soon as they saw a twig. I am not a tall man 5' 9" but I am well built 46" to 47" 117cms to 120cms chest 35" 90cms waist. fairly long legs 32" 81" I mention this as I have had some that made me look and move like a clown...hehehe I could have got someone in the trousers with me...hehehe

[poledark]

Sundridge Siberian Heavyweight. Had mine for almost 10 years now. I fish most weekdays right thro' the year so it has had a LOT of wear. Totally waterproof...EXTREMELY warm...........seat is reinforced so it doesn't let water when sitting on a box/seat, knees the same.

 

Online for £99.99 with a pair of boots

 

Can't fault it in any way.

 

Den

Edited January 3, 2010 by poledark

[watatoad]

sounds like a great recommendation many thanks I shall check them out first

[Brian Carragher]

Sundridge every time, both me and my lad have a set and they're superb but get a two piece as the one piece is a bit overpowering heat wise when you're on the move

[rarepleasures]

Sundridge every time, both me and my lad have a set and they're superb but get a two piece as the one piece is a bit overpowering heat wise when you're on the move

 

My exeriences with Sundridge have been less good. I bought a Sundridge Nimbus suit for holiday fishing and it barely lasted two years. The nylon lining of the pockets went. then the trouser pockets tore at the junction of the zips.

[rarepleasures]

Bump

 

Any new suggestions as I want to get some new outer wear for winter.

I currently have a Sundridge Nimbus which is nice and light I was thinking a reasonable light bib and brace that could be waorn over the sleepskin system would be ideal.

[watatoad]

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Any new suggestions as I want to get some new outer wear for winter.

I currently have a Sundridge Nimbus which is nice and light I was thinking a reasonable light bib and brace that could be waorn over the sleepskin system would be ideal.

 

Since getting the above advice I have been looking all around and without trying it out just going by look and feel the Wychwood Maximiser set looks good - Jacket with detachable fleece, trousers - I tried a pair on and the trousers come up as high as chest waders on me. But I liked them as they were not camo and they seemed very light - one of my fishing buddies wears a lightweight TFG set and he had had that for a few years without a problem and is very happy with it.

 

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poledark

Sundridge Siberian Heavyweight. Had mine for almost 10 years now. I fish most weekdays right thro' the year so it has had a LOT of wear. Totally waterproof...EXTREMELY warm...........seat is reinforced so it doesn't let water when sitting on a box/seat, knees the same.

 

Online for £99.99 with a pair of boots

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QUOTE:

Brian Carragher

Sundridge every time, both me and my lad have a set and they're superb but get a two piece as the one piece is a bit overpowering heat wise when you're on the move

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Many thanks Den and Brian

I am taking your advice.

For me it's going to be the heavy end of the Sundridge range.

[Tigger]

I've not got any of the TFGear waterproofs but the clothes I've had off them have been about the best of the fishing clothing I've bought. I've had a siberian by sundridge and it was a great set but it wasn't a good fit for me so another AN member bought it from me.

I have a set of british army gortex waterproofs that can wear over as many layers as I like. If If I where looking for some waterproofs from an angling company then personally I'd be looking at the TFGear clothing.

[rarepleasures]

I have a set of british army gortex waterproofs that can wear over as many layers as I like.

 

I have british army gortex my only real issue with it is a distinct lack of pockets, the complete opposite of the Nimbus.