BountyHunter Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Hello all I am on the scrounge for information again... As I have my first attempt at beating looming on the horizon I thought I ought to look at getting myself a jacket. I'm guessing that my Realtree Camo one won't be appreciated - or safe, failing that I have the fluorescent yellow one that I had from my building site days - good for scaring things but possibly not acceptable for mixing with the Lauded Gentry. The trouble is I am skint and with Barbours going for upwards of £70 second hand I can't afford one. Anybody able to recommend a good servicable Wax Jacket - sub £50? BH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 (edited) BH, Have a search for farms shops, Mole Valley and the like, they always have cheap non-Barbour wax cotton jackets. Down your neck of the woods there should be a few of them. http://217.77.6.104/MVF/pages/page.jhtml?page_id=contact Edited January 3, 2006 by stuartp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 barbour products are not what they used to be, you used to be able to get them repaired for very reasonable prices, they now want an arm and a leg to repair a coat, due to abuse of the system. i have a driza bone coat, its on its second season now, it is a little dirty now, but the fabric of the coat is in 100% condition, it needs a re proof, but it is a great coat. i think it cost £80 imported from australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenbears10 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Bounty Hunter I don't know what size you are obviously but this one on ebay is a good buy. It needs a re wax but you can do that yourself for about £3 and as Nick says Barbours are not what they used to be so I think you are better off buying an old one than a new one. I got one off ebay quite cheap and rewaxed it and repaired a couple of tears with a needle and thread (shock horror) and it is good as new (or better as you can't buy decent heavyweight ones anymore). Just my opinion but a cared for Barbour will last years so don't be put off if it looks old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 BH my advise on wax jackets is dont get one, even the best still seem to leak and need constant re proofing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 + an old one will make you look 'experienced' There was atime when old Barbours were in high demand and shops used to get broken into just to nick the old ones, with the new ones left on the pegs - it's a funny old world... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down South Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 BH my advise on wax jackets is dont get one, even the best still seem to leak and need constant re proofing Got to agree with pavman. My old Solway zipper leaked from day one, rewax was a waste of time, when its cold and wet it gets stiff and the sleeves ride up and its cold! It is tough though. Look for an army surplus coat maybe. DS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BountyHunter Posted January 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Thanks Guys: Tenbears - funny I am watching that one at the mo - it's the right size as well, only concern I had was paying £50 for a jacket with a rip in, maybe I'm too picky. Stuartp - I was having that conversation about not looking like a nube with a mate last night... BH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenbears10 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 It is one of their medium weight jackets and will probably reach just below your belt if that makes a difference with trousers and stuff. The rip depends on the size but you can just sew them up, it doesn't need to look pretty. I don't think it has any game pockets either if that makes a difference. Like the guys said you could be George Digweed but if you turn up to a shoot in a brand new Barbour everyone WILL take the ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BountyHunter Posted January 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Hell no - for one thing a new Barbour costs more than my car is worth...seriously.... BH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 wouldnt have a barbour , go in your normal shooting gear on a shoot i went beating on a year ago the beaters turned up in everything from work jeans , to the full monty . no comments made . just enjoy the banter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 i used to wear DPM trousers when beating and a DPM jacket, after half a season the trousers were in tatters, and the jacket wasnt doing much better. this is why i started wearing the Driza bone and bought some over trousers. they have both done 2 seasons now. they are water proof, stop all but the bigest brambles from getting you, and have probably saved me £40 in new dpm trousers. once the braken has died down, and on days its not raining, normal clothes are fine. but early season, esspecially around here with lots of brambles, your every day hunting gear will be in bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 If you are watching your finances, buy a cheap waterproof, windproof coat, not necessarily waxproof (I hate them). I certainly wouldn't buy a torn one from eBay. Try your local Army Surplus Stores for a plain green Goretex coat, or similar. You are going beating, not entering a fashion parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darebear Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 here's some sound advice..... DONT BUY ONE! they absolutely honk. they stink. and they look vile. i know its not a fashion parade but come onnnnnnnnnnnnnn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Bounty me old mate.... its your lucky day. I have an old ( not so old ) Just Togs Olive green shooting coat which is fully waterproof and lined and a nice piece of kit which I was going to take to the charity shop but couldnt be bothered. ( Ive been having a megas garage clearout over xmas ) Its got a slight paint stain on one sleeve but has plenty of wear left in it and is a really useful coat. If you want it.... PM me with your address and I will post it to you tomorrow if you pick up the carriage which will be about £4.50 Its an XL which is about 44 to 46 Its going because Ive had a clear out and I am now a fat plonker ( its Official ) with no hope of getting into it again FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96234 if u must , might be of help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weimermad Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Bounty Hunter, Try www.ebrookes.co.uk click on the "outdoor wear" link then the "lined outdoor jackets" link, i found a Dickes lined waxed jacket in green or brown for £36.99! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 (edited) Get a catalogue from here http://www.dog-n-field.co.uk/gene/Wearite/gear.htm Their waxed coats used to be really good AND CHEAP! I would get the Derby Tweed coat on that page if I were you! Edited January 3, 2006 by rjimmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargeant Bang Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 barbour products are not what they used to be, you used to be able to get them repaired for very reasonable prices, they now want an arm and a leg to repair a coat, due to abuse of the system. i have a driza bone coat, its on its second season now, it is a little dirty now, but the fabric of the coat is in 100% condition, it needs a re proof, but it is a great coat. i think it cost £80 imported from australia. I think you'll find that Barbour own "Driza Bone", or maybe it's the other way round? But the two names are more than just casual aquaintances that's for sure. So the quality of one product may be similar to that of the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 darebear Posted on Jan 3 2006, 06:53 PM here's some sound advice..... DONT BUY ONE! Sound advice I bought a derby tweed from the midland gamefair last year for £40 looks very similar to the one on the link posted by rjimmer, i will never buy a wax jacket again.The only problem i find with it is getting to hot in it and ive been beating in some cold weather this year!! ps I own a barbour wax jacket and it hasnt seen fresh air since i bought the tweed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BountyHunter Posted January 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Bounty me old mate.... its your lucky day. I have an old ( not so old ) Just Togs Olive green shooting coat which is fully waterproof and lined and a nice piece of kit which I was going to take to the charity shop but couldnt be bothered. ( Ive been having a megas garage clearout over xmas ) Its got a slight paint stain on one sleeve but has plenty of wear left in it and is a really useful coat. If you want it.... PM me with your address and I will post it to you tomorrow if you pick up the carriage which will be about £4.50 Its an XL which is about 44 to 46 Its going because Ive had a clear out and I am now a fat plonker ( its Official ) with no hope of getting into it again FM. Thanks Mike that is very generous, I have PM'd you BH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Barrel shaped or not FM, thats a good gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Just retired my Barbour Border, after 20 years, and bought a Northumbria. Barbours? I love `em!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Just retired my Barbour Border, after 20 years, and bought a Northumbria. Barbours? I love `em!! I too have a Northumbria gets some serious serious use and i think its the dogs do das. FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenbears10 Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Thought I was on my own there for a while. I have a Northumbria as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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