Zhik Hydrophobic Fleece - worth the money?
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Topic: Zhik Hydrophobic Fleece - worth the money?
Posted By: tedm
Subject: Zhik Hydrophobic Fleece - worth the money?
Date Posted: 17 Aug 11 at 4:20pm
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Decided I want/need a top to go under my aquafleece for those grey windy days when I'm likely to get wet - especially as I've now learnt that a rash vest makes you cooler and not warmer! Although they seem a bit pricey (it's sailing innit!) would anybody like to give a verdict on the Zhik Hydrophobic Fleece? Any other options that are pretty thin,warm and maybe could be used as a top layer on nice days? ------------- http://www.wrpclothing.co.uk"> 
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Posted By: olly_love
Date Posted: 17 Aug 11 at 4:27pm
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i have the new crewsaver one, and its amazing, so warm and has a very high neck. and its only 40-50 quid ------------- TWO FRANK-Hunter Impala |
Posted By: tedm
Date Posted: 17 Aug 11 at 4:54pm
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Interesting.... will bear that in mind, but the Zhik one is the same price so it will come down to performance.
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Posted By: craiggo
Date Posted: 17 Aug 11 at 8:55pm
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I have the musto aqua fleece and think its the dogs doo dahs!
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Posted By: G.R.F.
Date Posted: 17 Aug 11 at 10:52pm
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Boys, go buy a surf brand polypro, save yourself a bunch of cash and get equal performance. We sell a very good quality Polypro, seem to remember it being around 30-40 quid there are other brands less than that. ------------- https://www.ease-distribution.com/" rel="nofollow - https://www.ease-distribution.com/ |
Posted By: Ruscoe
Date Posted: 17 Aug 11 at 11:04pm
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Its been mentioned on here before about the price of the Zhik kit, i guess the actual lack of proper reply reviewing the kit speaks volumes (or lack of) about the sales. I have two items of Zhik kit, a trapeze harness, i bought because it was super comfy and a Cap i wear sailing because i won it. I would love some of their other stuff, but i am not prepared through the nose for it. So unfortunately Ted i have nothing to add, however i use a Gul thermo rash vest through the winter (Under my wetsuit and aqua fleece) its the muts nuts! ------------- |
Posted By: Alistair426
Date Posted: 18 Aug 11 at 1:02pm
| Decathlon polypro tops c. £13. Excellent warmth through wicking. I bought one as a cheap experiment and the difference in comfort over a rashie was extraordinary. |
Posted By: G.R.F.
Date Posted: 18 Aug 11 at 3:40pm
Dude retain some pride why don't you? Decathlon? Why don't you nip down to Argos see what's in their clearance bin (it's by the door on the way out)... Or Matalan ffs No, let me guess, the colour matches your GP14.
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Posted By: Alistair426
Date Posted: 18 Aug 11 at 4:03pm
Not being a logo-whore, squad wannabe or faded windsurfing notable I am perfectly comfortable using stuff that works at a price which doesn't reflect the amount spent on sponsoring half the world.
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Posted By: ob1
Date Posted: 18 Aug 11 at 4:05pm
| Vatican city? is there a sailing club there? |
Posted By: Alistair426
Date Posted: 18 Aug 11 at 4:09pm
| A very select membership, My Son! Oddly enough, nobody has won the Husband and Wife trophy since the Borgias moved! Some members are very keen on Oppie sailors though. |
Posted By: Stargazey
Date Posted: 18 Aug 11 at 6:25pm
| Isn't the Vatican's sailing club located next to the Holy See? |
Posted By: alstorer
Date Posted: 18 Aug 11 at 8:37pm
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Saw a picture of Nicolas Sarkozy, not noted for being a spendthrift (at least, not with tax money) on a b'Twin (Decathlon own-brand) bike. Plus, lets be honest, if it's image that's at stake, only the outer layers need to be "cool". ------------- -_ Al |
Posted By: G.R.F.
Date Posted: 18 Aug 11 at 8:44pm
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How can anyone who washes spinnakers for a living then puts them in bags have the remotest idea what might and might not be kewell. Nicolas Sarkozy would sail a B14. ------------- https://www.ease-distribution.com/" rel="nofollow - https://www.ease-distribution.com/ |
Posted By: maxibuddah
Date Posted: 18 Aug 11 at 11:04pm
No he wouldn't, it would be a V-twin as he is a short arse too ------------- Everything I say is my opinion, honest |
Posted By: uiop
Date Posted: 19 Aug 11 at 1:05pm
| Or checkout the http://www.roostersailing.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Product_Code=RPPT - Rooster Poly Pro Top at £29.50 - free delivery too. |
Posted By: Pabs
Date Posted: 20 Aug 11 at 5:32pm
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Zhik kit always look good I bought a pair of there boots the ones with the elastic laces up the side they lasted half a season before both tows came through and the soles went ultra thin so no more Zhik for me. Love my Rooster Aqua fleece had it about 4 years and would recommend it as I have at my club now most people where them.
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Posted By: tedm
Date Posted: 06 Sep 11 at 10:13am
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Just thought I'd update this. After much messing around on my behalf I finally got a Crewsaver Moko top thanks to olly-love's suggestion. Used it on Sunday in 16 knots of reasonably lumpy sea wearing a thin polyester top underneath the Moko and I was lovely and toasty. Thin and close fitting so you can use it as either a top or mid-layer. May also get the pants to go under my hikers for when it gets colder. ------------- http://www.wrpclothing.co.uk">
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