Floatation suits

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:49 pm

Are these worth getting for general winter shore work?

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:18 pm

I bought an imax 2 piece suit would not be without it in the winter,it has got a bit of damage because of the beach fishing now 3 yrs old and will prob get another 3 yrs atleast.I also bought a penn 2 piece secondhand great bit of kit but this wont be taken to the beach.

DAZ big grin

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hi simon
the reasons why you should
1 they are water proof
2 they are very warm
3 they have high vis striping
compaired to many well known waterproof winter clothing they are not that expensive
reasons why not to
1 cant think of any
the only thing i would say i get a 2 piece suit and not a 1 piece suit then that way if you get to warm you can take the jacket of plus the 2 piece is a lot easyer to put on and take of
cheers steve

Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:21 pm

A word of warning, It is not advisable to wear the trousers without the jacket when boat fishing.
Cheers
keith big grin

Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:25 pm

Chrers guys. Are there any makes worth looking at? Looking around the ton mark.

Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:38 pm

Hi Simon the imax is worth a look m8

DAZ

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:06 am

Sundridge is definitely worth a view. I had a suit that had a life jacket built in and in the winter it was very warm to wear. winking

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:49 am

Another word of warning!
Flotation suits are not designed to keep you above water but are desigined to keep water in so that in the event of you falling overboard the suit retains the water that your body heats up and keeps the cold sea water out.

Most people die from hypothermia rather than drowning so a lifejacket of some discription is s must.

There a many good makes on the market but I always prefer those that are supple and dont restrict your movements too much, a warmer item of cloathing you couldn't purchase and is a good investment.
Cheers
keith big grin

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:24 am

rabbi2 wrote:

Another word of warning!
Flotation suits are not designed to keep you above water but are desigined to keep water in so that in the event of you falling overboard the suit retains the water that your body heats up and keeps the cold sea water out.

Most people die from hypothermia rather than drowning so a lifejacket of some discription is s must.

There a many good makes on the market but I always prefer those that are supple and dont restrict your movements too much, a warmer item of cloathing you couldn't purchase and is a good investment.
Cheers
keith big grin

flattiefanatic wrote:

Sundridge is definitely worth a view. I had a suit that had a life jacket built in and in the winter it was very warm to wear. winking

Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:11 pm

a floatation suit is designed to keep you above the water otherwise it would be illegal under the trade descriptions act and i for one was glad to be wearing one a few years back when i was washed of the back of filey brig into the water only to be thrown back onto the rocks 20feet from where i went in and yes i was still warm when i was back on the rocks, although rather frightened

Dave big grin

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:36 pm

Wow... You were very lucky.
After much research and thinking... Im going for the Sundridge Crossflow Pro.

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:49 pm

SimonV wrote:

Wow... You were very lucky.
After much research and thinking... Im going for the Sundridge Crossflow Pro.

Good choice m8y. Lovely suits winking

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:02 pm

Cheers. It should be here on Friday.
Got an Ok deal on it with free P&P.
The suit matched with my old sundridge sleepskin and i should never get cold lol.

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:39 pm

hi simon, you will find that even in the coldest weather you will only need a t-shirt under you floatition suit

Dave big grin

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:50 pm

Are they that warm?