Simon Bailey Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 I was looking through the Machin Mart catalogue last night and came across some waterproof, quilted all in one suits. Anyone seen one? At £30 got to be worth a look. URL: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ranges.asp?g=121&r=2155 Then click on "Dickies Padded Waterproof Coverall - Green" Quote
DJA410 Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 The only problem is you will sweat alot with this type of non breathable suit and end up quite wet inside. Save the pennies and buy breathable if at all possible Sailing type gear is good. Quote
OwainGDWilliams Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 I got myself some breathable quicksilver skiing trousers that cover my back aswell so that it doesnt get a chill when out on the buggy, well worth the extra dosh...before this I just had a jacket which didnt breath and got very wet inside...fine while buggying but once you stop it gets soooo cold..... OGDW. Quote
mac Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 I've been looking for a all in one set of water proofs for beach buggying. and have been looking at the O’Neill range, they do a (Vapor Dry suit) which is meant for sail etc. But it is breathable, has fully taped seams and smooth - skin seals. It sounds the business but it’s not cheap. The other thing I was looking at was motor bike water proofs cos they look really good to, has any one tried buggying with a full face helmet which has a closing visor or a set of pait ball gogles with a visor attached to stop getting a mouthfull of sand, (yeh I know buggy with your mouth shut !) Quote
OwainGDWilliams Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 I have a full face helmet and google...it does the job, only problem with the googles I have found it that the kinda i have have an orange lens, so its really bright when looking towards the sun....I also have a dirt guard on the front wheel to stop any spray getting to me.... OGDW. Quote
Simon Bailey Posted January 28, 2004 Author Report Posted January 28, 2004 Had probs with my goggles...1 outing at West Shore and they were scratched to buggery. Also got wet from spray off teh wheels, so decided to fit mudguards. PIC: http://www.inside-track.co.uk/simon/buggy3_lg.jpg Quote
OwainGDWilliams Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 Now thats what I call mud-guards Very nice. OGDW. Quote
mac Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 I was out at Brancaster at the weekend, and was useing a f/f helmet and sun glasses which was'nt very good with all the spray, I tried some gloogles which was i bit beter but like you say they were really scrached so I could'nt see much, never mind looking into the sun. Has anyone tried buggying in a wet suit yet ? I might give that a go, you would stay warm. Quote
OwainGDWilliams Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 wouldnt the neck become really tight when sitting down? I have a summer wetsuit, (shorts and t-shirts style) but dont think I would try it on the buggy..... OGDW. Quote
mac Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 Well it's got to be worth a try and at least when I get lifted out my PL I bounce rather then going splat Quote
8015 Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 A wetsuit would be horrible. For a start they work best when fully immersed, if they are exposed to the wind it can actually bite you through the neoprene. Quite apart from that it would be clammy and horrible, possibly restrictive too, depending on style and fit. Your best bet really is decent waterproofs. You don't need a one-piece, but salopettes are wise (large overlap). I'm not entirely sure if you generate enough heat when buggying for breathability to be important, however if like me you spend a lot of time wandering about out of the buggy it will be worthwhile. If you can find a full drysuit for under £200 you are doing well, there are usually a lot around the £300 mark. Try trident sailmakers in gateshead, they often throw in a free thermal suit with their made to measure well priced drysuits. I have loads of kayaking gear (dry tops and bottoms but not a drysuit) so just use that, you could try looking in kayaking shops as well as sailing shops. JIM Quote
Guest RichC Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 Try an All-in-one suit from screwfix About £40. Zips on the legs so easy to get in and out of. Quote
buggykiller Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 i paid 220quid for a Typhoon Alpha breathable drysuit which came with a free fleece undersuit. worth every penny. i can buggy thru deep water all day and be bone dry underneath. Quote
sgillow Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 At the recent London Boat Shows you could pick up dinghy sailing dry suits for £150, one stand even had them for £100. Theres another show at Alexandra Palace on 6/7 March which will inevitably have cheap drysuits as well. Quote
carlos Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 I used a Crewsaver drysuit...bought second hand off this very forum with rubber feet and sealed wrists and neck... I often buggy in the sea and never get wet... I would advise against using a wetsuit unless you intend fully immerse yourself first as they don't work...or failing that use it only in the summer... I have a pair of diving gloves that gave me first signs of frostbite as they were dry and the cold just cut through them... I also use a full faced helmet with visor which I lower when I am going through the wettest of sand which does the trick but visability is somewhat narrowed... If your worried of sweating and then getting a chill when you stop try wearing some base layers...similiar to thermals but they wick away the sweat... One of the guys I buggy with uses a one piece motor bike suit that he swears by... If you can afford it buy a drysuit...you never worry about the conditions when you own one as they are worth their weight in gold!!! Oh and make it a front opening one and not the back zip...if you need a p!ss you will understand what I am saying... My two pennith worth!!! Quote
king_of_the_sky Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 ive got a drysuit for sale at the moment but its not very big 60cm inside leg 65cm crotch to neck 130cm hand 2 hand Quote
sgillow Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 Oh and talking about base layers remember not to wear cotton next to your skin as your base layer, when it gets wet with sweat the wet isnt wicked away, wear a thermal top on first (base layer), then a fleece or 2 (mid layer) and a waterproof (shell layer). The idea is that the base layer wicks moisture into yout mid layer. I do a lot of dinghy sailing and have a drysuit and thats why I know this. Quote
MadAndy71 Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 I have basically done it on the cheaper end of the scale. Bought a decent 1 piece motorcycle suit (try it on first and do a few star jumps in it, they might think you're insane but at least you know it wont give serious wedgies when your arms are aloft with the kite) £50. Got the wicking base layers £20 and long sleeve t-shirt and trousers. I stay nice and dry, warm and just peel of the sandy outerlayer and I am ready to go. Quote
staffordGeoff Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 get yerselfs to a decent army and Navy store gortex one piece suit £35.00 defo the dogs see stroppie thread for piccys (Scud 4984)(Nookie) Geoff http://uk.geocities.com/phil5961/ Quote
da-kite-king Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 if you get your self a desent set of high fits and a decent sailing spray top, and put loads of jumbers and stuff on underneath and you will stay relitively dry. Thats what i began wearing but then i got me a crewsaver hyperdry drysuit because i do a bit of catamaran sailing. drysuits are so much better than wetsuits, because you keep much warmer and dryer and you also look realy quite cool! Quote
Jonny3.3blade Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 I have to admit ive had thoughts of buying a decent drysuit for buggying and it definetley looks the best Ive made do with waterproof trousers and jackets for to long the best cheap option trouser wise ive found is a pair british miltary isseue firemans waterproofs i purchesed from a army and navy store and there breathable as well and a lightweight waterproof jacket which kept me dry at branny on saturday but a drysuit is the way to go smilar to one carlos owns as that looks the part if u buggy on beaches alot I think will invest in something on that lines myself. Quote
scud49841599968587 Posted January 29, 2004 Report Posted January 29, 2004 dunno if its been mentioned on here b4,,,aint read every post,, there are full gortex suits out there for 35 quid and they are the mutts nuts, i only wear shorts and a t shirt under mine,,, even in yesterdays temperature,, and i am lovely and warm,,,,i wear gaitors over the bottoms of the legs to stop water gettin up me legs and i never get wet on the beach,,, even if ya go blastin throo puddles you stay warm and dry,,, they are sold in most big army navy stores,,, ask for the RUC riot overalls,,, thats wot they are designed for,,,, i`d be lost without mine,,, well worth the money Quote
makka Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Airea used to make one for Paragliding that was almost ideal for use in the buggy, if you go on their UK website (which is still live) and contact their UK distributor, he may be able to help you locate one, they were about £100. An as Airea aren't around anymore, supply might be a bit hit and miss! Quote
choccy Posted February 1, 2004 Report Posted February 1, 2004 You must try and get a dry suit,funny that as i've got one for sale.I did put it on the For Sale bit and thought this time of year it would have gone,but on the other hand everyone overspent at Christmas.Surely some of that fetish wear might be ok.You could buggy with a boner!!! Quote
SandMonster Posted February 3, 2004 Report Posted February 3, 2004 they are sold in most big army navy stores,,, ask for the RUC riot overalls,,, thats wot they are designed for,,,, i`d be lost without mine,,, well worth the money Any web links for these overalls? D'ya mean army surplus shops or there used to be a chain called army & navy stores, but I've not seen any of them for ages Quote
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