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jaydub
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Topic: Warrmer Longjohns Posted: 06 Nov 14 at 9:27am |
The Gill longjohn that I bought in the summer has proved absolutely brilliant during our mild British Summer and has in fact replaced my shortie as the thing to wear on overcast days..
However at this time of year, I'm not really finding it warm enough especially between races. It's very noticeable that the wind cuts its way through the seams quite easily, so I'm thinking of supplementing it with a longjohn that's more suitable for late autumn / early Spring wear. I'm reluctant to pay Zhik prices so seeing either the Gul Code Zero or the NP Elite range as being the obvious choices. I've also had the Gul evotherm longjohn recommended as a base layer, which I'm also considering. Does anybody have any recommendations based on experience?
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 14 at 1:56pm |
Wear salopettes over the top of it to keep the windage down?
I'm a fan of the longjohn, too (much better arm movement) and I'm glad to see it has made a bit of a comeback in recent years. |
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Medway Maniac
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 14 at 2:14pm |
Yes, after going through every available option, I've come to the conclusion that a long john and a dry top is a pretty good combination.
Mind you, if I think I'll stay dry, e.g. in a Wayfarer, I still prefer the totally unfashionable one-piece spray suit. I don't enjoy wearing any wetsuit, and they are only really effective if you get very wet, otherwise they are uncomfortably clammy and not espcially insulative.
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Presuming Ed
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 14 at 2:46pm |
But do you have a beermat sewn into the bum?
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Medway Maniac
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 14 at 3:00pm |
No, I always worried that the stitching holes might transport water...
But it really is just that they're out of fashion, isn't it? Unless you actually capsize, a spraysuit is just as effective as the much more expensive drysuit (which I also own but choose to keep for windy, winter days). Of course, in the 3k it's always either a wetsuit of some description or the drysuit, but for the Waybarge or on committee boat duty...
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Presuming Ed
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 14 at 3:50pm |
Replaced by dinghy oilskins - salopette & splashtop combo, I would think.
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Medway Maniac
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 14 at 4:37pm |
Bought those too. Damned inconvenient for post-lunch or on the water peeing, though! My salopettes sit in the cupboard unused.
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davidyacht
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 14 at 5:24pm |
If you are going the long john and dry top route, make sure the long john is blind stitched, part of the reason why the Zhik is so expensive. I think that the Gul is too.
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PeterG
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 14 at 5:34pm |
You can also extend the seasonal use of long johns by adding a layer underneath - things like Polypro leggings or Hot Leggings.
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Bootscooter
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 14 at 5:54pm |
That's what I do PeterG, Hotlegs then Raceskins then Hikers (I use Rooster, but most manufacturers do the same )
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