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  1. 06-03-2014, 09:22 AM #1
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    Rain coat.

    What is the best out there at the moment?
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  3. 06-03-2014, 10:15 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by BRADS View Post
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    $899 is a lot of coin though and for only GoreTex? I thought that had been succeeded buy other membranes?
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    Yeah you'd be crazy two pay that money for a coat.
    Mine is the older model it was 4 hundy new from memory.
    Really rate it in the crap.
    Being a farmer out in all sorts of shit weather I've tryed a lot of coats
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    Quote Originally Posted by BRADS View Post
    Yeah you'd be crazy two pay that money for a coat.
    Mine is the older model it was 4 hundy new from memory.
    Really rate it in the crap.
    Being a farmer out in all sorts of shit weather I've tryed a lot of coats
    No one knows coats like a cockie!!!


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  6. 06-03-2014, 02:26 PM #6
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    I don't want to know how it preforms while sitting on my ass on a quad bike, I want to know whats its like pushing through scrub!!!


    No, I'm kidding, thanks for the feed back, I will try to find a cheaper price on them and then see...
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    I have Hunters Element XTR and Rate it, has performed well for me in some real shit weather. I have full length zip but can get a pull over type as well.

    Have not used for a heap of scrub bashing, held up very well so far to the abuse I have put it through though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dino View Post
    I have Hunters Element XTR and Rate it, has performed well for me in some real shit weather. I have full length zip but can get a pull over type as well.

    Have not used for a heap of scrub bashing, held up very well so far to the abuse I have put it through though.
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    I have one too and love it but dont know how it would go pushing through rough stuff


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    I have the h&f shearwater which has certainly kept me dry. Coped ok with the rough stuff, tho I was surprised how heavy it became in the rain. But, it worked, and I was happy. They're cheaper now and I think their new fabric might be lighter in weight.
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    Check out the Arc'Teryx Theta AR or SVX. Expensive (especially the SVX) but looks like a really solid option. I am going to get an AR once I scrap together the funds and hopefully find one on sale somewhere...
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Claw View Post
    Check out the Arc'Teryx Theta AR or SVX. Expensive (especially the SVX) but looks like a really solid option. I am going to get an AR once I scrap together the funds and hopefully find one on sale somewhere...
    Will have a look cheers.

    Anyone tried the new Tahr XP? or any of the newer Swazi coats? What are they like for weight?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildman View Post
    Will have a look cheers.

    Anyone tried the new Tahr XP? or any of the newer Swazi coats? What are they like for weight?
    ill tell you as soon as the olive comes back into stock
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    Stoney Creek Alpine Jacket
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    Quote Originally Posted by Looseunit View Post
    Stoney Creek Alpine Jacket
    Do you mean the Tarn Alpine? What is durability like?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smiddy View Post
    ill tell you as soon as the olive comes back into stock
    Is that anytime soon? I see its only thre medium out of stock but that is what I need... I usually fit large but they are quite a baggy fit...
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