mattslaptop247 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hi Guys, I am going beating for the first time on Saturday, just wondering what sort of things to wear. It's quite informal so was thinking wellies, good socks, Checked shirt with a green jumper, dark green jacket and some green cargo trousers. Do you reckon this will be ok? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 That will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 along with waterproof leggins if you have them if its rained. Even a heavy dew can mean you getting a soaking going through thick cover crops at this time of year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 All top advice so far, especially have some waterproof leggings handy and a hat. The best tip for anyone new going beating, is listen carefully and do what you are told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 and "keep in ********* Line" as is usually heard to be yelled frequently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Dependant on the area you may need thornproof leggings Hip flask of sloe gin or similar too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 the best ones are the waxed cotton 3/4 length leggins, gives you more flexibility to move and stops you sweating too much in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattslaptop247 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Cheers guys, guess I'll be going for some leggins on Friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 As well as holding the line as Alex said, another tip is be aware of people either side of you, especially in tall cover like maize, and never be the first one out the end :blink: At the risk of repeating myself, buy a bag of chocholate eclairs (the toffee sort) and offer them round, don't ask me why but they just seem to be the beaters favourite sweet. If you don't have leggings already and going to buy some for this, have a look at treggins, they have become de regueur amongst serious beaters as you can sit down and not get a wet **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I'm assuming they aren't the ones sold in Dorothy Perkins Stuart :blink: but do they stand up to walking through brambles ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Yes they are waxed cotton, I will find a picture as I am useless at describing things. Here you go: mrs stuartp is a once, sometimes twice, a week beater so I bought her a pair and she loves them. I just wear my stalking trousers as I never seem to get invloved in fighting through brambles, this time of year it is all blocking in and then into cover which is maize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 theres got to be a joke there about Mrs StuartP in her crotchless waxed leggins :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 theres got to be a joke there about Mrs StuartP in her crotchless waxed leggins Not quite ready to be banned, thanks :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurstpol Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 A good stout stick one that you are not worried about damaging can be very handy, good for bashing the undergrowth and good as an aid to ford ditches and other obstacles, they have gotten me out of trouble on a few occasions. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grouse2008 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 google shootpics, there are comprehensive articles on beating and picking up there, if it aint in there it aint worth knowin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Dog Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 google shootpics, there are comprehensive articles on beating and picking up there, if it aint in there it aint worth knowin. Some good advice on that site grouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budice Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Had first day beating last Saturday, thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a good day out, guns and beaters were very friendly. definately going to do it all again in couple of weeks time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Do we know how the OP got on? Mat you still with us? not laid up pulling no6's out of your backside hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Best to wear a jacket that has a poacher's pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 A good stout stick one that you are not worried about damaging can be very handy, good for bashing the undergrowth and good as an aid to ford ditches and other obstacles, they have gotten me out of trouble on a few occasions. Frank A Hazel stick with a 'V' at the top so you can prop up a wire fence if you need to get through it and also a pair of thornproof gloves. Gardening gloves would be fine. Also practice making silly noises, you'll be impressed by some of the vocals that some of the seasoned beaters are in the habit of using. Especially get used to shouting "Over!!" which is the shout used to alert the dozing Guns that there's some game headed their way I hope you enjoy the day, it really is good fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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