Lamper121 239 Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Anybody own a Ridgeline Monsoon or Pintail smock? If so, are they any good? I thought I may buy one for ferreting/lamping. Quote Link to post
ollieollie 766 Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 I have a pintail, good smock, well made Quote Link to post
redquil 219 Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Do not get a Ridgeline mate. Not worth a shackle. Ok for sitting out in or on quad. Fully water proof for a couple of month but after a few good tousings they are like a dish cloth. Take days to dry out and stink. As soon as you start walking in one you start sweating and end up soaking wet.Good in the wind but you have to get your under layer spot on. Take no notice of the knacker on YouTube save your cash . Ps the trousers are worse. 3 Quote Link to post
Phil Lloyd 10,738 Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 This coming season,...I shall mostly be wearing,....a Sealand Eton Smock..... Time will tell... Quote Link to post
Lamper121 239 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Do not get a Ridgeline mate. Not worth a shackle. Ok for sitting out in or on quad. Fully water proof for a couple of month but after a few good tousings they are like a dish cloth. Take days to dry out and stink. As soon as you start walking in one you start sweating and end up soaking wet.Good in the wind but you have to get your under layer spot on. Take no notice of the knacker on YouTube save your cash . Ps the trousers are worse. Thanks, do you have any other brand you prefer? Quote Link to post
Mooching Celt 659 Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Just bit the bullet and bought a swedteam titan pro https://wildstags.co.uk/products/swedteam-anorak-titan-pro-gore-tex Mate has one and cannot praise it enough....the above link sells then with 0% interest free credit over up to a year i think and they come with 6 year warranty Quote Link to post
shovel leaner 7,650 Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 If you can afford it go for Swazi , without doubt the dogs what's its .if you want something waterproof and breathable duckdri products are good . I think I've tried the lot and Like redquil said they are alright in a high seat or on a quad but try to do any sort of physical exertion and you will be wetter on the inside than you would be without it on . Swillington shooting supplies do Swazi and I can recommend their customer service, check them out I know they are pricey but you won't regret it . Quote Link to post
Hydropotesinermis 724 Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Just to second what has already been said. Don't buy anything ridgeline unkess you enjoy slowly bathing in your own sweat. Utterly f***ing useless shite. Cold when you need it to be warm, and somebow you still end up all wet on the inside from condensation, and then they are somebow magically hot as f**k when you want them to be cold. Save your money, buy a roll of heavy duty bin liners. Just as waterproof, just as breathable. 1 Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,173 Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 All the fleece type gear is good, although I think its breathability is a bit shite when it gets proper wet and the thicker types take ages to dry. Quote Link to post
Lamper121 239 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thanks for all the replies. Maybe a smock is not the sort of thing I need then as ferreting and lamping require a lot of moving and it sounds like I'd be drowning in my own sweat by the end of a session. Quote Link to post
arcticgun 4,548 Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 This coming season,...I shall mostly be wearing,....a Sealand Eton Smock..... Time will tell... used one for two years , walking all sorts of terrain, breathable and waterproof, no complaints from me, well worth the money imho, Paramo do some real nice smocks as well Quote Link to post
arcticgun 4,548 Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thanks for all the replies. Maybe a smock is not the sort of thing I need then as ferreting and lamping require a lot of moving and it sounds like I'd be drowning in my own sweat by the end of a session. smocks are great, try the sealand one or even better look at paramo range theres are class Quote Link to post
jok 3,263 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Surely the Army and Navy guys would have the best smocks available so try the A & N stores. Just a thought. Jok. Quote Link to post
SINDASOX 256 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Got the Seeland Eton smock myself, haven't had it that long yet, so cant really comment on it. I wont be wearing mine ferreting though because it will get wrecked crawling under hedges and barb wire etc SINDASOX Quote Link to post
arcticgun 4,548 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Surely the Army and Navy guys would have the best smocks available so try the A & N stores. Just a thought. Jok. sadly not there standard gear is usually found lacking , disgraceful though it is Quote Link to post
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