Stone14 9 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 For beating, picker up which is best, they seem similar to me with good review. This video is what has me interested in the Shooterking as its quite a rouged test for which it did very well. But there hasnt a bad word online for the monsoon either. I prefer jacket over smock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stone14 9 Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) I also love this jacket but its more shooter than beater and twice the price of the monsoon or ventau. Edited October 20, 2021 by Stone14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,634 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 What sort of terrain are you beating ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,634 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 I have the ridge line smock and it’s it’s a great bit of kit, however you can sweat like Jimmy Saville on a school bus in it. Great for the quad, great for sitting out in a hide or goose shooting that type of thing but too warm for walking in all but the coldest weather. Layers is the key for beating imho, a jumper and a shirt will normally suffice on all but the coldest days. Then a light-ish jacket that can be easily taken off and carried is the best bet. jmho 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borr 5,803 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Also if you're not dragging yourself through brambles , it's a question of layers and can be done inexpensively... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 9,459 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Seen a recent pic of a group of beaters nr me their attire was a lot different from when i used to go beating in the early 80s at Carlton towers near selby when NCB donkey jackets were popular.lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borr 5,803 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 As a youngster I started off with wax jacket and leggings, best gear I had was kammo , thorn and waterproof and seriously abused, Brilliant gear . After that went over to snowboarding trousers from tk maxx and a sealand coat. Now I'd probably have to buy some decent trousers but wouldn't be crawling through bramble tbh, and probably wear a shirt with an old coat... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stone14 9 Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, WILF said: What sort of terrain are you beating ? All I know atm is that its low ground, most likely driving pheasants. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stone14 9 Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Might just go with cheaper wax jacket then... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,634 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Stone14 said: All I know atm is that its low ground, most likely driving pheasants. Early season, shirt, jumper, waistcoat That will be plenty. Lightweight waterproof pack away. If it’s driven pheasants probably the worst you will deal with is standing Maize. Dogs are for heavy cover Imho a decent beanie hat will keep you as warm as a coat Edited October 20, 2021 by WILF 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,751 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) Well I’ve just come back from beating today and I was wearing a musto gamekeeper that cost 150 and has their BR2 lining. It pissed it down and I’m dry. Early days yet. Last season I had a Swazi. But one of my c**t face mongrels ate it a few weeks ago. Prefer the musto tbh. Edited October 20, 2021 by Born Hunter 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,751 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 And I’ve got to be honest. How tough the fabric is and how tough the lining is are two different things. Not sure I’d read too much into that promo video. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackthelad 1,893 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 that musto stuffs the mutts nuts btw had a few there jackets 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie 6,368 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Born Hunter said: Well I’ve just come back from beating today and I was wearing a musto gamekeeper that cost 150 and has their BR2 lining. It pissed it down and I’m dry. Early days yet. Last season I had a Swazi. But one of my c**t face mongrels ate it a few weeks ago. Prefer the musto tbh. All that for a wank haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jessdale 416 Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 8 hours ago, WILF said: I have the ridge line smock and it’s it’s a great bit of kit, however you can sweat like Jimmy Saville on a school bus in it. Great for the quad, great for sitting out in a hide or goose shooting that type of thing but too warm for walking in all but the coldest weather. Layers is the key for beating imho, a jumper and a shirt will normally suffice on all but the coldest days. Then a light-ish jacket that can be easily taken off and carried is the best bet. jmho Wilf, my brother recently got a ridgeline elite jacket and said he couldn’t tell the difference between the coat and the bag it came in !!!! Lol. I’ve just got a Swedteam Titan pro smock and I swear it would survive a nuclear blast !! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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