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04 March 2012, 15:02
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Country: UK - England
Town: Burntwood
Boat name: iRib
Make: Ribeye S650
Length: 6m +
Engine: Yamaha F150
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April Clothing!
Hey,
As my current gear is getting a bit dated and getting a new boat etc wondered what gear people would recommend?
Picking up the new Rib at Easter and spending a week down there so have a feeling it will be a tad chilly and may be a bit wet (hope not)!
Recommendations lads! 
Cheers
Jas
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04 March 2012, 15:20
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Aberdeenshire
Boat name: Sula
Make: Ribcraft 4.8m
Length: 4m +
Engine: Tohatsu 70hp + aux
MMSI: 235087213
Join Date: Jun 2007
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I've been using XM Offshore (T 5000 material) jacket and trousers (with braces) for the last 4 years. Can't fault it, and has kept me dry is some poor conditions.
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04 March 2012, 16:12
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: west mids /tywyn
Boat name: HAWK
Make: RIBCRAFT/ Suzuki 250
Length: 7m +
Engine: Tohatsu 3.8/15hpsuzi
MMSI: 235086594
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Originally Posted by jas07
Hey,
As my current gear is getting a bit dated and getting a new boat etc wondered what gear people would recommend?
Picking up the new Rib at Easter and spending a week down there so have a feeling it will be a tad chilly and may be a bit wet (hope not)!
Recommendations lads!
Cheers
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Dont fook about Jas just go and get a Black Shadow and join the A team
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04 March 2012, 16:15
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Country: UK - England
Town: Burntwood
Boat name: iRib
Make: Ribeye S650
Length: 6m +
Engine: Yamaha F150
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 91
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04 March 2012, 16:22
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: west mids /tywyn
Boat name: HAWK
Make: RIBCRAFT/ Suzuki 250
Length: 7m +
Engine: Tohatsu 3.8/15hpsuzi
MMSI: 235086594
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 Best dry suit on the market if you intend to use your rib all year round .. Just be prepared to have the piss taken out of you by Kerny and jambo
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04 March 2012, 16:26
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Country: UK - England
Town: Burntwood
Boat name: iRib
Make: Ribeye S650
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Nooooo just some warm clothes will be fine :P
Im not quite that keen... yet 
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04 March 2012, 18:13
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Country: UK - England
Town: Ashton-under-Lyne Lancs
Boat name: IMOGEN
Make: Air-Craft 5.4
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki df70a
MMSI: 235087492
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Dont fook about Jas just go and get a Black Shadow and join the A team |
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Nooooo just some warm clothes will be fine :P
Im not quite that keen... yet |
Why not!! one of these will defo guarantee you a place within tony t's ring...  of friends
Latex Ganzanzug, eng, Schulter-RV************************************************ ***************
Me excluded of course.
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04 March 2012, 21:23
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Country: UK - England
Town: Wirral & Caernarfon
Boat name: That's Enuff
Make: Revenger & Avon SR4
Length: 7m +
Engine: Honda 150HP & 50HP
Join Date: Jul 2011
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04 March 2012, 22:17
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Girvan & Tayvallich
Boat name: Breawatch
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Mercury 150 F/stroke
MMSI: ex directory!!
Join Date: Sep 2008
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God didn't know he was moonlighting now as a hard core model 
Just thought he was doing his Gary Glitter tribute band.........with his signature tune, 'Want to be in my gang my gang'!!
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04 March 2012, 22:25
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Country: UK - England
Town: Burntwood
Boat name: iRib
Make: Ribeye S650
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Engine: Yamaha F150
Join Date: Oct 2011
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And to think I started this thread with a serious intent!
You come from the Midlands and everything all goes to pot!
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04 March 2012, 22:25
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Country: UK - England
Town: Ashton-under-Lyne Lancs
Boat name: IMOGEN
Make: Air-Craft 5.4
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki df70a
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Brilliant
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04 March 2012, 22:52
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Sorry to be boring but... If you want a set of 'sailing' water proofs then Henri Lloyd's products have been recommended on here before. You will probably be a few hundred quid for a decent outfit. If, however, you wanted to spend considerably less money then have a look at floatation suits commonly used by sea anglers. If you do go for a floatation suit I would recommend that you get a breathable one. either way, you are best to find a shop and go try them on before you buy. Some of the floatation suits can be a bit bulkier than your normal stuff.
Sadly I can't think of any make of sailing waterproofs or floatation suits that will allow you to look all black and slinky...
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04 March 2012, 22:58
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Central Belt of Scotland
Boat name: Puddleduck III
Make: Bombard
Length: 5m +
Engine: 50 HP
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if you want clothing in black - Baltic do a ice range of flotation suits and jackets.
http://www.baltic.se/wp-content/uplo...85-313x350.jpg
is just one of them , I supplied a mate a set 4 years ago forays he still using them, despite being used every day in summer season as he was a driver for rib operator!
just to keep thread in track - do you think the bikini babe comes with the lifejacket!
S.
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04 March 2012, 23:06
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Country: UK - England
Town: Burntwood
Boat name: iRib
Make: Ribeye S650
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Engine: Yamaha F150
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I dont mind spending the money on the Henri Lloyd gear but not sure which one to go for as there are quite a few on there site!
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04 March 2012, 23:50
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Country: UK - England
Town: Burntwood
Boat name: iRib
Make: Ribeye S650
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Anyone tried Seal Skinz? Looking at getting some good Water Proof gloves from there, wondered if anyone had any opinions?
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05 March 2012, 00:05
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Country: UK - England
Town: Royal Wootton Bassett
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Hi, if it helps I use the following:
Musto MPX jacket and trousers
Musto Goretex boots
Musto Socks
Seal Skinz gloves
HH base layer
All the above are great and as I live near an outlet village here in swindon I got most of the above for half price or less
To protect my head/face and to keep warm I sometimes use a Gecko helmet that came from ebay about half price too.
If you are going to own a rib I think you need to use it all year round as some of the best ribbing to be had is in the winter 
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05 March 2012, 00:06
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Town: Central Belt of Scotland
Boat name: Puddleduck III
Make: Bombard
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they are very good - look at GO outdoors good prices there...
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05 March 2012, 00:10
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Country: UK - England
Town: Royal Wootton Bassett
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Yep thats where I bought mine and they are great, my fingers used to go numb but not anymore
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05 March 2012, 00:23
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Country: UK - England
Town: Royal Wootton Bassett
Length: 8m +
Engine: 250
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Sorry I forgot to mention that I also use a Quechua fleece as they really are awesome for the money! I know they are cheap but they are great
Fleece Men's Forclaz 50 fleece
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05 March 2012, 00:25
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Country: UK - England
Town: Burntwood
Boat name: iRib
Make: Ribeye S650
Length: 6m +
Engine: Yamaha F150
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Well, ive ordered the gloves! 
Thanks for the break down Whisper, much appreciated!
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