-Mongrel- Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) Which do you use, which would you buy and why? I'm leaning toward the Eider as it seems to be more versatile...correct me if I'm wrong. Finally, the Kentdale could be thrown into the mix if people have good enough things to say about it? Edited October 5, 2012 by -Mongrel- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireboy Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 i have the kentdale second seasion with it very warm 100% waterproof plenty of room to move about in lots of pocket room with magnets instead of popers to keep them closed nice and long so you dont get a wet **** when you sit down in the mud best coat i have had well worth the money :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I have the jarrett. The zips are a pain and if you use them a lot they tend to leak in. I would try them on if you have a chance as they also fit funny. if i was to buy another rivers west i would get the smock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodylt1 Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Agree with Albert888! I have the eider jacket and the zip is a nightmare to close and needs to be kept really clean to stand any chance at all. The jacket is great in every other respect and really warm just spoilt by the zip being too light for the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xav Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 The zips on the Eider tend to split and trying to zip up your jacket when your hands are cold is frustrating to say the least. Don't force the zips though, put some water on them and they work better. It's a shame because, otherwise it's a nice jacket. I can't believe their R&D could not forsee the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 its the Ranger & Dekota jackets for me -- in that order of preference . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowlingmad Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 jarrett has very small pockets, cannot get anything useful in them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 The Eider is a good jacket, yes it has its issues mainly being the zip and i don't find the layout of the pockets very good. But it is warm, windproof and waterproof and can be machine washed and tumble dried. Even with its issues i wouldn't swop mine for another, i have had it for 3 seasons now and it is still working a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 If you do get a rivers wet jacket ptfe spray or wd40 on the zip is a good trick,as with any zips that could get mud,sand or salt water on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Don't get the Jarrett tried it and didn't like it one bit also why you would want anything named after him is beyond me anyway, the eider jacket is awesome put some ptfe spray lubricant on the zip and you will have no worries it's awesome...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) i have the kentdale second seasion with it very warm 100% waterproof plenty of room to move about in lots of pocket room with magnets instead of popers to keep them closed nice and long so you dont get a wet **** when you sit down in the mud best coat i have had well worth the money :good: I always wear neoprene waders on the marsh so a wet bum isn't an issue. Have you had any trouble with the zip? This does seem to be the only weak point on the Eider.....I think the Jarret is discounted now, I can't find anyone who actually likes it! Edited October 6, 2012 by -Mongrel- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I always wear neoprene waders on the marsh so a wet bum isn't an issue. Have you had any trouble with the zip? This does seem to be the only weak point on the Eider.....I think the Jarret is discounted now, I can't find anyone who actually likes it! I dont have the eider have the jarret,a couple of my shooting mates have them and they do leak in.One of them is on his third due to leaking in and zip problems. The other his leaks in on the seams. Dont get me wrong the rivers west jackets are very good but have problems,with a bit of reworking and less stiching a proper zip could be ideal maybe a mark two version is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkboy84 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 also why you would want anything named after him is beyond me anyway +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geth25182889 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 i have the eider jacket. absolute rubbish. dont waste your money. after 3 seasons use its been back twice for new zips to be put in on the game pockets in the back, the front pockets and also the main zip which pretty much is all of them! it leaks through all the stitched joints, especially at the elbows and the top of the arms. the magnetic pockets dont shut properly if you put stuff in them and they fill with water in the rain. the handwarmer pockets also fill with water and make your hands cold. you end up wet on the inside of the jacket, due to perspiration not being able to get through the material and this will make you cold. it also weighs about 4 times heavier when wet and takes forever to dry out. the shell elastics on the arms are useless and have now lost elasticity, even though ive never used them, and the press studs that hold the hood on have pulled out. i still use my eider jacket, as its warm and windproof. but i only do the zip halfway down and wear it like a smock, and i pack it in my bag and put i on after walking across the marsh. if it rains, i put on my ex army gortex jacket which is unbeatable in my opinion. i also have a rivers west watch cap, which is also useless as it actually makes your head cold due to perspiration build up. it does however make a fantastic collapsible dog water bowl which sort of lends to its waterproof properties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE GRIFF Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 I have just bought the eider jacket this week in the duck blind pattern. I had it on this morning down the marsh and can say it is a very warm jacket, not too bulky and has plenty of pockets. The main zip is a bit fidley to fasten and is on the wrong side. The poachers pocket doesn't seem to be lined with a wipe clean type lining like on most good poachers pockets and the entry on the pocket should be higher to give you more room to drop stuff down the pocket. The other pockets and cartridge bag seem ok and the magnets seem to keep closed with 20 cartridges in. The hood is good but could either do with a wired peak or a strap from the back of the neck to the top of hood to keep it pulled back for a better field of view. Although the website shows the jacket with shell holders on the arms, the 2012 stock doesn't have them anymore due to a problem with the stitching leaking, I know this because rivers west phoned me back today to apologise for the misleading picture on the web and are changing the picture ASAP. I am happy with it up to now for sitting in a hide on a cold morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesneale89 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 kentdale parker awesome jacket worth the extra cuple of quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 if you have a long walk then you will get problems as the material is not breathable - expected when bought as its due to material no problems with zips so far, got the eider and it has kept me warm and dry despite abuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrown Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 http://www.fishingmegastore.com/rivers-west-ambush-jacket-mossy-oak-breakup-camo~13830.html just got one of these coudnt justify 250 for the kentdale well impressed so far,cheapest i could find anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawntredder Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 barbour bedale i use in colder months had it 15years still going strong,in autumn and early part of winter a use a jack orton "malmemsbury"good lightweight jacket with great hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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