Gecko - "seconds" back on Ebay

MustRib · 27 February 2015, 14:20

contrary to popular belief, I have no affiliation with Gecko, other than a fondness for their products!
eBay item number:251856893249

kerny · 27 February 2015, 15:38

Gone up a bit they where 90 quid last year...

willk · 27 February 2015, 18:58

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Originally Posted by kerny

Gone up a bit they where 90 quid last year...

Lucky you got one then K.

kerny · 27 February 2015, 23:24

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Originally Posted by willk

Lucky you got one then K.

To right

kerny · 03 June 2015, 22:52

Well after being pelleted by hail on our Scottish jollies I have relented and bought myself a Gecko Mk11 for £130

just a bit pisked off cos the wifes only cost 90 quid as mentioned at the beginning of the thread.

Still not a bad price me thinks......grab one before they all go

Matt Black MK11 Open Face Gecko Marine Safety Helmet with Long Clear Visor | eBay

Maximus · 04 June 2015, 07:37

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Originally Posted by kerny

Well after being pelleted by hail on our Scottish jollies I have relented and bought myself a Gecko Mk11 for £130

just a bit pisked off cos the wifes only cost 90 quid as mentioned at the beginning of the thread

If you DO insist in going out in inclement conditions Kerny

....it does pay to have the Kit!
30 seconds of Ice Pelletss at 30 knots and its ......All "Hail" the Full Face Gecko!

Ian M · 04 June 2015, 11:25

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Originally Posted by Maximus

If you DO insist in going out in inclement conditions Kerny

....it does pay to have the Kit!
30 seconds of Ice Pelletss at 30 knots and its ......All "Hail" the Full Face Gecko!

+1

jambo · 04 June 2015, 11:46

Away ya southern softies👍👹😃

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kerny · 04 June 2015, 12:24

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If you DO insist in going out in inclement conditions Kerny

All "Hail" the Full Face Gecko!

All hail Maximus and the full face helmet

I'm now a believer :thumbup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I25Wp6ZLk7Y

Pikey Dave · 04 June 2015, 13:03

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Away ya southern softies��

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Said the man in the caravan

jambo · 04 June 2015, 13:25

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Said the man in the caravan

Aye not tuck up at home with central heating on!!and some nights this week it nearly took off!!

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Pikey Dave · 04 June 2015, 15:13

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Aye not tuck up at home with central heating on!!and some nights this week it nearly took off!!

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We were in our 2 man tent at Oban

tony t · 04 June 2015, 16:10

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We were in our 2 man tent at Oban

Is That because your a true Yorkshire Dave to tight to book a Caravan

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Pikey Dave · 04 June 2015, 18:50

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Is That because your a true Yorkshire Dave to tight to book a Caravan

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Busted!!

Last Tango · 05 June 2015, 15:54

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Originally Posted by kerny

Well after being pelleted by hail on our Scottish jollies

A much cheaper solution that deals with the rain and hail issue...........

UCI Kara Sealed Safety Goggle With Shield Set - Clear Lens - Eye Protection | eBay

Maximus · 05 June 2015, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Last Tango

A much cheaper solution that deals with the rain and hail issue...........

UCI Kara Sealed Safety Goggle With Shield Set - Clear Lens - Eye Protection | eBay

The Beauty of Gheckos is they also protect your head...as well as your Face!..not only from the Elements (the Bladder inside is a great Insulatior..as well as giving a good fit!) but from experience I've been glad (more than once) of thier Impact protection too!

I've tried all the usual combos of Goggles-Hats ski-masks Face off ect...and for my money when it's wet cold and or Rough!...not to mention Hail!!

..nothing comes close.I know they aren't cheap,but in the Grand scheme of Boating and all the other associated costs the benefits IMO are more than worth it!...I don't know anyone who's gone backwards once they've tried them

Last Tango · 05 June 2015, 18:23

Not decrying the benefits, but having looked at them I just can't see how the price can be justified. I wouldn't buy one for myself and not for everyone who was likely to be on the boat. So that would mean paying for five or six and that, for me, would be a significant outlay. It's getting on for the price I paid for my new 6hp aux and given the choice of one or the other my money would go on the aux.
I think if there were other manufacturers making them they would be more realistically priced, maybe £40 or £50 after all, they can't be costing any more that MC helmets to make and CE approved ones of those can be bought for less than £40.

Poly · 05 June 2015, 18:51

There's a lot more motorbikes in the world than ribs, and almost everyone who rides needs a helmet which increases the market. there are competitors, like gath.

willk · 05 June 2015, 19:19

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Originally Posted by Last Tango

Not decrying the benefits, but having looked at them I just can't see how the price can be justified. I wouldn't buy one for myself and not for everyone who was likely to be on the boat.

I get where you're coming from, but remember that they're not having to look into the wind/spray/rain all the time and a bit of saltwater in their eye won't be a major issue so maybe for the two front seats? They're legend in the rough. Everything boaty is silly money but I'd buy these at the Ebay prices - not so sure about RRP!

mick · 05 June 2015, 19:35

Gecko and a good drysuit takes some beating