Splash/Semi-Dry Cags?

[JRT]

I buy from the states all the time. Some things to remember; most things will have 4% duty + VAT @ 17.5%. Parcel Force can charge 1 of 2 rates for the priveledge of charging this duty/tax, the lesser being £8!! The tax due will be based on cost of the good + the total shipping charges. Therefore try to arrange the company to ship via USP overground, rather than FedEX business or something. If you can get them to label it as a present and send the paperwork separately even better.

 

Starvin, I'll see if Bournemouth Canoes can order in some PALM stuff for me to try on. Thanks for all the advise.

 

JRT

[Starvinmarvin]

Cheers JRT, the import duty etc I was expecting about 22% total, it was just the extra £8, never been charged that before, might have been that it was a heavy parcel.

 

Bournemouth Canoes should have Palm gear instock as they had some at the Boat Show, worth checking though, the Bib and Brace that Simon has is a new model and may not be in stock yet. If you are going through the winter, I would advise getting something with neck and wrist seals, think survival just in case you take a dunking.

 

SM

[Hake]

I've just remembered that I've got a US based colleague visiting the UK later this month, so I may be able to get one delivered personally, without the duty, VAT, etc.

 

I always prefer to try clothing articles on first, but for $100 I guess its worth taking a chance.

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]

Your welcome JRT.

[JRT]

Yak, sorry I was supposed to write "Thanks to EVERYONE for all the advise"...

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]

[Ollie Summerfield]

JRT, I have just bought a Lotus Designs (Patagonia) Kamlei jacket from Sierra Trading Post. I think these are last years version of the Seaward in your link as the design and fabric are similar but they are now heavily discounted in the States.

I got one in XL from SierraDesigns.com for $80 delivered to USA (I picked it up from family on a trip). I have just used it surf fishing in Montauk and was very good. Have a look at this link or google Lotus Designs Kamlei if you need XL as Sierra seem to have sold out of this size.

 

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/ba.../qx/product.htm

[JRT]

Hi Ollie, thanks for that.

 

Does the Kamlei have a collar that you can undo/loosen sufficiently for your not in the water?

 

Cheers

 

John

[Ollie Summerfield]

Yes an adjustable velcro/neoprene type collar that goes from loose to tight

 

 

Ollie

[JRT]

Well I've ordered Lotus Designs jacket from SierraTradingPost. We'll see what happens with the customs lottery. I'll let you know what I think when I get it.

 

Obviously Ollie I'll hold you personally responsible if its rubbish ;-)

 

JRT