waterproof smock

[beachcaster]

hi all,i am in need of a new waterproof smock ,looking at the greys apollo,titan and shakespeare salt ones any body got any info about them good or bad??any info would be much appreciated .many thanks john

[paul mason]

Hi John,

I had the original titan smock for years and it eventually wore out i looked around at what was on the market and asked loads of questions about the different brands of so called waterproof breath-ables and i got loads of conflicting answers so in the end i went for a top of the range gill yachting jacket matched with a musto bib and brace and have never looked back.These type of waterproofs are designed for the rough and tumble of salt spray a high abradision of yachting and associated disciplines.
I think its false economy to get the cheaper jackets because after a couple of seasons they either leak or fall to pieces.

[bigballs]

i have the salt one mate cant fault it extremely waterproof and very warm

[polaris]

i got a white squall smock by imax,i find it very good cant fault it.......

[chrisfeeney30]

iv said this toa lot of people now, but the greys apollo smock is probably one of the best things iv ever bought. Lightweight, compleatly waterproof and comfortable to wear. Iv worn it in a f5 wind when it is driving rain for the whole 4 hour session and i was still dry under it. Couldnt reccomend it enough!

[BigPhil]

i got a white squall smock by imax,i find it very good cant fault it.......

have it myself, wouldnt be in a big hurry to get another one, it does leak in heavy rain, and i sweat like a pig in it!

[petekd]

FWIW, I have 2 of the salt smocks and cant fault them at all and they come in a sight cheaper than the others mentioned. Bit hot for summer beach wear as they are fleece lined but I guess, if its sunny, you wont be wearing one....

[beachcaster]

pete have you ever had any problem with the salt leaking or lossing its waterproof ness??

[gd]

I have the salt one and to be honest I hate it. Casting is a pure pig in it its like having about 5 jumpers on and a stupid hood that gets in the way all the time

I used the imax ones also for a while I like them alot. Like what paul said there are alot of so called "fishing jackets" on the market that are not worth a f.ck. Some nice good quality jackets in outdoor/camping shops for handy money.

[petekd]

Ger get yourself a bigger size.... In fairness, with the fleece lining they are a little on the bulky side, havent had an issue with casting in it all the same. John, I've had no issues with these leaking yet despite numerous washes and abuse. Suppose there will always be a trade off somewhere along the way but for the money I dont think you'll go far wrong.

[gd]

If anything I need a smaller jacket or eat more burgers

This stuff is good for waterproofing jackets and the beach buddys
http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/shop/fa ... osol__2010