winch 2 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Hi all does anyone wear ridgeline clothing and what's your thoughts on them are they fully waterproof as they make out thanks winch 1 Quote Link to post
Gaj1612 99 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 ive got the ridgeline smock, it is completely waterproof and is very warm but about as breathable as a bin bag, im happy with mine though as i only wear it when its freezing cold. 1 Quote Link to post
the scudd 82 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 as said above very sweaty if you are doing anything active Quote Link to post
sikastag_1 689 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I've just got a ridgeline recoil coat mate I got it in a sale for an overcoat I've not tried it loads yet but it does seem a bit warm when walking and in cold winds with not much under it it's the opposite but I've been in a few snow sleet and rain showers with it and so far I've not been wet. I got the ridgeline pintail pants for over trousers and they ain't waterproof maybe in general rain and water resistant aye, but in real weather they just don't have it Quote Link to post
Gaoler 83 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Is the Ridgeline elite smock any better, they claim it should be more breathable, one of the complaints of the early smocks? The elite smock is the same material as the recoil jacket? Quote Link to post
Skull Hooker 185 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 A friend of mine bought one of these. OK in light weather but in heavy wet, the seams leaked 1 Quote Link to post
the goat 642 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Anyone got any experience with a ridgeline monsoon 2? Same as the elite I think just with better cuffs and hood. Currently got harkila pro hunter but it's far to big on me and ridgeline is a lot cheaper Quote Link to post
SINDASOX 255 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Purchased the Ridgeline Roar Trousers, soaking wet with sweat if you do a bit of walking in them. Not waterproof either. SINDASOX 1 Quote Link to post
bird 9,868 Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 as said above very sweaty if you are doing anything active 100% mate, had one went lamping feck did I sweat , sold the bloody thing lol Quote Link to post
brucemyster 75 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) Got a pair of ridgeline boots, more comfy than wellies when beating, totally waterproof, obviously no good if your in water over the top of the boot!! and the leather gets scratched up pretty quick if your going through brambles and thicket so they don't look pretty for long, but as mentioned they are comfy straight out the box and if your walking any distance they are a good choice Edited April 3, 2015 by brucemyster Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,751 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Anyone got any experience with a ridgeline monsoon 2? Same as the elite I think just with better cuffs and hood. Currently got harkila pro hunter but it's far to big on me and ridgeline is a lot cheaper I got shot of my pro hunter and bought a pintail smock. Wouldn't go back! Fits a lot better and very light. Yeah in warmer weather you will sweat but it's so light, just take it off! I treat it as part of a layering system. Perfect in colder weather, can wear in all day beating, rough shooting, stalking etc. Quote Link to post
cragman 2,766 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I've got some Recoil trousers coming tomorrow. I'll let you know what I think when I've used them a few times Quote Link to post
toxo 160 Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I've got a couple of their camo shirts. Good camo with a mesh panel in back. I've worn mine to the pub a couple of times with the usual banter " has anyone seen Paul". Good for in between weather on their own. Too thick for summer. Quote Link to post
Hydropotesinermis 724 Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 The ridgeline stuff is okay, seems to last well, I have the original monsoon smock which has done me three seasons now - for the price that ain't bad. Having said that it is like a magic sweat tent. I have never known a coat that makes me sweat any more than that horrible thing. That's probably why it has lasted so long... I avoid wearing it. Quote Link to post
RedRowan 0 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 I bought the monsoon smock after hearing and reading some good things about it. Despite what I'd heard I quickly found myself disliking it as any sort of activity whilst wearing it just led to me being soaked in sweat and in heavy rain it leaked like a sieve so no matter what I would usually feel wet and uncomfortable whilst wearing it. On a cold dry winters day mine is not too bad if I am stationary but since it was bought as a wet weather jacket it's pretty much useless to me. Also bought the pintail pants at the same time as I got the monsoon smock, again in my experience these were not at all waterproof. I would never buy Ridgeline clothing again. Having said all that I know one guy who still swears by his monsoon smock. Quote Link to post
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