Tim Kelly Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 My old waistcoat is in tatters. I need a replacement. I run the beating line at one shoot, so need to have pockets capable of carrying whistles, horns and walkie talkies. Ideally a game pocket at the back, and it must be tough. Deerhunter do various waistcoats, but their soft fabric is not very durable. Wax cotton would be OK I suppose, but ideally something a bit more modern. I prefer a waistcoat to a full coat if I can get away with it as it's easier to regulate your temperature than with a coat, and given the bunch of beaters I end up with I sometimes get hot under the collar. Then there's my spaniel of course.... Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Seeland Thornhill waistcoat fits that bill nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I bought a Le Chameau coat this year for beating made out their 'Kotkor' fabric which is basically cordura. I have been really impressed how the fabric stands up to the most stubborn of brambles when I go trampling through. They also make a matching waistcoat which I also have, although I don't wear it beating, its made out of the same stuff and is waterproof, windproof and breathable. The waistcoat is called a Beaumont Gillet I think. ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I'm currently enjoying jack pyke ultralight skeet vest for all my shooting needs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I bought a Le Chameau coat this year for beating made out their 'Kotkor' fabric which is basically cordura. I have been really impressed how the fabric stands up to the most stubborn of brambles when I go trampling through. They also make a matching waistcoat which I also have, although I don't wear it beating, its made out of the same stuff and is waterproof, windproof and breathable. The waistcoat is called a Beaumont Gillet I think. ATB I have one of those cordura coats by the company who made them before they were bought by Chameau. Very good indeed. Lasted about 15 years of brambles and barbed wire with only a few tugged weaves of the thread. It's lost its waterproofness at last and needs replacing, but £300 is a joke for a coat. The waistcoat looks cock on too, but not the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) I have one of those cordura coats by the company who made them before they were bought by Chameau. Very good indeed. Lasted about 15 years of brambles and barbed wire with only a few tugged weaves of the thread. It's lost its waterproofness at last and needs replacing, but £300 is a joke for a coat. The waistcoat looks cock on too, but not the price. Wow £300? I paid £170 for the coat and £99 for the waistcoat. Edited October 28, 2010 by jimmyb79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 and given the bunch of beaters I end up with I sometimes get hot under the collar. Any suggestions? I hope I don't wind you up too much Tim... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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