Junior Winter Kit

   I've had 2 of the gul code zero 3mm long johns now and both have been fantastic.
I've also tried the rooster supertherm long john which was very good. Both of these have the ability to put pads behind them too

My winter kit is;

-Wolley hat (any seems to be fine) + some festive ear muffs 
-Any Rash vest
-3mm Code zero long john
-Rooster 1.5mm thermaflex top (wish i would have gotten the 4mm supertherm though) 
-Aqua fleece/Spray top (not noticed any difference other than the aquafleece is nicer to put on and take off when wet)
-gloves are a tough one, they need to fit well and keep water out to keep the warmth. I'm currently using gill 3 seasons gloves but might look to change them if I can find something better at the dinghy show
-Socks, I use knee length seal skin socks, they're waterproof and work really really well as long as you don't put other socks underneath them 
-Boots again are preference, I've found socks to be the key to feet warmth as any boots will do

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ClubRacer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 26 Sep 15 Online Status: Offline Posts: 210	Post Options Post Reply Quote ClubRacer Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Junior Winter Kit Posted: 20 Nov 18 at 7:40pm
	I've had 2 of the gul code zero 3mm long johns now and both have been fantastic. I've also tried the rooster supertherm long john which was very good. Both of these have the ability to put pads behind them too My winter kit is; -Wolley hat (any seems to be fine) + some festive ear muffs -Any Rash vest -3mm Code zero long john -Rooster 1.5mm thermaflex top (wish i would have gotten the 4mm supertherm though) -Aqua fleece/Spray top (not noticed any difference other than the aquafleece is nicer to put on and take off when wet) -gloves are a tough one, they need to fit well and keep water out to keep the warmth. I'm currently using gill 3 seasons gloves but might look to change them if I can find something better at the dinghy show -Socks, I use knee length seal skin socks, they're waterproof and work really really well as long as you don't put other socks underneath them -Boots again are preference, I've found socks to be the key to feet warmth as any boots will do

iGRF Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 11 Location: Hythe Online Status: Offline Posts: 6499	Post Options Post Reply Quote iGRF Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Nov 18 at 7:00pm
	Don't buy anything from dinghy brands, check out brands like Rip Curl their flashbomb steamer stuff is good, Oneil, in fact any surf, windsurf, kitesurf brand will be more cost effective in the wetsuit arena. Zhik? is the worse rip off I've come across avoid it like the plague. As dinghy sailors just about everything that is aimed at us is a total rip off, go to other markets where maybe there is more volume or better consumer ethics... Especially for kids where you should make certain they are not charging vat which is 20%, something I've not seen reduced that often in dinghy world.
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Neptune Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1314	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neptune Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Nov 18 at 5:36pm
	I was looking at a Zhik kids steamer for my crew to eek out some more sails, at £85 seemed like good value, but I don’t know how warm they are.
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H2 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jul 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 750	Post Options Post Reply Quote H2 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Nov 18 at 5:14pm
	No idea if they make them in kids sizes but I just picked up a 3mm Gul code zero long john from P&B for £100 which I was very happy with and is a big step up on the 1mm rooster kit I was shivering in
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Jamie600 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 14 Jun 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamie600 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Nov 18 at 2:53pm
	Just looking at what Santa needs to bring for the boy to keep him warm when doing his Topper zone squad training through the winter. 11 years old, currently wearing a 0.7mm Crewsaver long john, 3mm Gul thermal top, Crewsaver hikers and an Aquafleece. There are two obvious choices - Crewsaver do a 3mm version of the long john but he is between sizes so I'm reluctant to get the smaller size in case of a sudden growth spurt and the larger size is way too big. Other obvious choice is a Rooster Supertherm long john(like all the other kids...) but seems expensive. Does anyone have any recommendations for a Supertherm alternative, or advise if there really is a measurable difference between a Supertherm and other brands?
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