Zhik kit
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Topic: Zhik kit
Posted By: bornskiffyish
Subject: Zhik kit
Date Posted: 14 Nov 10 at 8:49pm
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I am looking for anyone's experiences of Zhik sailing gear? Specifically the wetsuits? But I am also looking at a few other bits of their winter kit. Opinions please? |
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Posted By: Pabs
Date Posted: 14 Nov 10 at 9:14pm
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The boots are good but you will struggle to get a season out of them.
------------- Boatless and Clubless |
Posted By: mattmd
Date Posted: 14 Nov 10 at 10:13pm
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I dont understand why their gear is so much more expensive, i love the look of it but is it really that much better than all the other brands ??? ------------- Matt MD Contender GBR-620 |
Posted By: bornskiffyish
Date Posted: 14 Nov 10 at 11:02pm
thats exactly what im trying to find out |
Posted By: tgruitt
Date Posted: 14 Nov 10 at 11:03pm
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I have 3 Zhik skiffsuits which are lasting well, but I wear a different one each time (I don't like putting on wet kit) I suppose they will last three times longer! They seem well made enough and come with a repair kit, really comfy and warm too.
------------- Needs to sail more... |
Posted By: bornskiffyish
Date Posted: 14 Nov 10 at 11:05pm
| tom is it just the standard skiff suit you have? or the super warm? |
Posted By: alstorer
Date Posted: 15 Nov 10 at 10:08am
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I'd got the impression from looking at the Zhik marketing spiel that when they say "winter" they're talking Aussie winter... ------------- -_ Al |
Posted By: tgruitt
Date Posted: 15 Nov 10 at 11:04am
It's just the normal skiffsuit. Underneath that I wear the Zhik Spandex trouser (oooh er  ) and as many rash vests as I need. I occasionally wear a Zhik Superwarm Top and that is good for December/Jan skiff sailing (whatever they are!). I think the layers underneath are really important, and a hat too, for summer coolish sailing i wear a Musto BR1 spray top or just a rashie over my BA. Although to be fair I'm still in shorts at T-shirt at the moment, so maybe I have a higher cold tolerance than most....------------- Needs to sail more... |
Posted By: zailor
Date Posted: 15 Nov 10 at 6:47pm
And your feet for that mater! forget socks! (I have 450 boots) but yes good boots.
not good boat park protection though you're going to find stones!
Personaly I dont like the look of them.
my family bought the super warm skiff and top and they lloked really lose but that how they are suposed to be acording to the rep at the show. Now I always thought to be warm in water you need to have things tight? Personally i go with wetsuits and thin poly-pro thermals. |
Posted By: laser47
Date Posted: 23 Nov 10 at 11:50pm
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I'm a diehard Zhikaholic. I swear by their kit! I've been wearing their stuff since you had to get it imported and I've never looked back. The quality and innovations is well worth the higher prices you pay. As for it being designed for Aussie winter. Their system is layered like the Rooster stuff and in my experience is warmer. Their superwarm suit is great! ------------- |
Posted By: MikeBz
Date Posted: 24 Nov 10 at 4:47pm
Are you a centipede (with lots of spare boots)?
Mike
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Posted By: zailor
Date Posted: 25 Nov 10 at 6:20pm
450=model, well spoted though
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Posted By: CaptainSlow
Date Posted: 25 Nov 10 at 7:24pm
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I like Zhik kit and looking at the forecast this weekend have just ordered the superwarm top and superwarm skiff suit, I will update what its like after the weekend. I could not find any where that stocked it in XL so ended up calling Zhik direct in Holland at about lunchtime (Tim) and it will be here tomorrow by TNT. Now thats a service, well providing it turns up!Not the most cost effective way to order though I will admit but atleast I can wear it out on Friday night
 CS
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Posted By: maxibuddah
Date Posted: 25 Nov 10 at 7:59pm
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I'll just ban the sailing for the day Nick.... ------------- Everything I say is my opinion, honest |
Posted By: CaptainSlow
Date Posted: 25 Nov 10 at 8:31pm
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Bubba behave |