fenboy Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Anyone use a ridgeline pintail smock on the foreshore. I am after a new jacket for fowling this year , needs to be lightweight , waterproof and breathable and not silly money . The above seems to tick all those boxes . Also if anyone has one how do they come up size wise as I am likely going to have to order over the internet before trying for size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 This will be interesting was looking at them myself, for on the marsh like the front cargo pocket to keep cartridges out of the water,what colour was you thinking they do green or brown I believe. I know a couple of full time keepers that use them and think they are great well weather proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Might be worth getting together and trying to sort out a bulk buy discount! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 This will be interesting was looking at them myself, for on the marsh like the front cargo pocket to keep cartridges out of the water,what colour was you thinking they do green or brown I believe. I know a couple of full time keepers that use them and think they are great well weather proof They do it in olive or teak , I would go for the teak for on the marsh I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Not got the smock mate but I do have the torrent jacket and trousers , for the money they are great.I know of a few stalking guides that use the ridge line gear, Atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Personally i would not use a smock on the shore. When you get right in the **** and get coated in the stuff, when you lift a smock off over your head you'll most likely end up with it all over the back of your head and whatever else you are wearing! Looks a good bit of kit though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washwildfowler Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I have one used it all last season not the warmest of jackets in the cold .. I got the next size up so I could ad a extra jumper .. Very light weight.. When folded up it fits in the side pocked of my ruck sack .. Stood up to the rain .. It also has a nice large front pocket which is very handy .. Is it worth its money .. I would have to say yes .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Personally i would not use a smock on the shore. When you get right in the **** and get coated in the stuff, when you lift a smock off over your head you'll most likely end up with it all over the back of your head and whatever else you are wearing! Looks a good bit of kit though I do not spend as much time falling in mud as you I want a smock as less zips and seams tend to mean less things to break or leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washwildfowler Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Personally i would not use a smock on the shore. When you get right in the **** and get coated in the stuff, when you lift a smock off over your head you'll most likely end up with it all over the back of your head and whatever else you are wearing! Looks a good bit of kit though Isn't getting covered in mud half the fun of going Wildfowling lol .. I use to have the longshoremen smock many moons ago and loved it .. I did look for another last year before I went with the pintail smock ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I have one used it all last season not the warmest of jackets in the cold .. I got the next size up so I could ad a extra jumper .. Very light weight.. When folded up it fits in the side pocked of my ruck sack .. Stood up to the rain .. It also has a nice large front pocket which is very handy .. Is it worth its money .. I would have to say yes .. Ok thanks for the info , I knew it would not be the warmest , I intended to get a bigger size and wear a fleece under it for the winter . The fact that it packs away into itself is handy for those long walks . I think if it might be the goose magnet yours is I will take the plunge and get one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I have come to the conclusion that 99% of clothing sold for fowling is over hyped over priced rubbish. If its to dear to chuck away at the end of a single season and I cant put it through the washer or hose it off weekly its not getting bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 The Pintail is great value for money, if you buy one you won't regret it. I bought the olive as I felt the teak is more of a woodland green. I have just bought the torrent due to being impressed so much with the pintail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I have now ordered one in teak so hopefully it will be ok colour wise for my needs I have now ordered one in teak so hopefully it will be ok colour wise for my needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Marsh Farm Country are selling them for £99 so i ordered one yesterday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I've got one and they come up reasonably small, but do go to 5XL. Very warm when moving but not so when sitting around. Very waterproof and comfortable to wear with enough pockets for most needs. Good sized hood as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I only paid 73.99 for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I have now ordered one in teak so hopefully it will be ok colour wise for my needs I have now ordered one in teak so hopefully it will be ok colour wise for my needs Why? are you off to Burmah to shoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 well it must have arrived now, what are your thoughts will it do the job on the marsh pockets ok etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Yes I have had it a while. Looks good , two good hand pockets , and a large pocket on the chest , the design allows the whole jacket to be stuffed and zipped into the chest pocket so go in a rucksack etc . I have not used it in anger yet so can not review how weatherproof it will be , but the reports I have heard have all been good . They do come up small and you would definately need asize bigger to allow extra clothing underneath, on its own it would not be warm enough but I prefer layers and intend to wear a fleece under it on the coldest days. Cheapest I found was on ebay at 74.99 delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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