TimBob1989
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Reged: 23/06/2008
Posts: 53
Loc: Lincs, UK
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Having sailed dinghies all my life it's been shorts, T-shirts and wetsuits... Now I'm getting into some keelboating I guess I ought to get my hands on a set of oilies.
They want to be breathable as otherwise you might as well not bother, but I don't want to spend ridiculous money on the Nasa endorsed Titanium Nitrate injection type stuff you see advertised!
What should I get, where from and how much? Advice appreciated!
Robin
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Ecosse120
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Reged: 22/12/2005
Posts: 336
Loc: Muddy Essex
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Aldi or Lidl usually do a cheap set at this time of year but I haven't seen any adverts yet. E bay for either last years model or second hand. Best time of year is usually spring when many of the chandlers sell off last years oilies at half price.
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gwylan
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Reged: 31/05/2007
Posts: 271
Loc: Portishead, on tour
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Try Force4 or Decathlon, depending on the nearest.
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curve
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Reged: 09/02/2008
Posts: 969
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Keep the shorts as you can still use them for posing in the Anchor wearing your boots. 
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TimBob1989
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Reged: 23/06/2008
Posts: 53
Loc: Lincs, UK
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Thanks, I'll give them a go!
Rob
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Drascomber
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Reged: 17/01/2006
Posts: 268
Loc: Surrey England
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You'll find that you will need to replace 2 layer breathables after a few years. The three layer variety seems to last longer but costs an arm and a leg.
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Spuddy
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Reged: 08/07/2003
Posts: 831
Loc: Kent
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Bought an Aldi jacket as a spare. Used it recently and found zip uncooperative which got frustrating over several long days. Are you near any of the outlet centres ? Hellys had one at Ashford which has now moved - good buys in there.
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Vitalman
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Reged: 12/09/2005
Posts: 1207
Loc: Me Cambridgeshire. Boat east c...
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Simple by the best you can afford. My Mustos lasted 21 years before the bottoms needed replacing.
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homa
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Reged: 12/05/2002
Posts: 673
Loc: N.Sea
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I bought some Jag breathable trousers.
Excellent value and well made.
Would have bought the jacket but they had limited stock and not my size at the time so bought a seconds Musto top.
Pleased with both.
just google for Jag wetsuits.
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