sip keiu jacket

[gary112]

Just wondering if anyone uses one of these and if they are any good or if you have any other wet weather jacket recommendations need new stuff for this winter

[adam_86]

I have one and it’s brilliant. Can get a bit sweaty if you don’t open the arm Pitt vents when climbing, but other than that it’s a very good jacket.

[Stubby]

I find all these sort of things too hot and sweaty . my wet weather gear is a T shirt. Keep grafting and you will stay warm . When you have finished ....hot shower .

[Mark Bolam]

Stubby every year some hero trots this old shite out, until they work in Northumbrian sleet.
It's alright in this weather, but the 'I've never seen a rusty man' and 'skin is waterproof' brigade just sound like a load of tits when it's wet and near freezing.
They're probably first in the van because they haven't invested in decent clobber.

[Joe Newton]

I've got the SIP jacket. It's pretty waterproof and a good fit. Too hot for proper work though. Same with any waterproof IME.

For light work or stump grinding etc its fine.

I usually prefer to have two or three lightweight fleece things to change through the day.

[SteveA]

I say, overall, its a good value for money jacket.... and its bright so is good for roadside work.

The only downsides I've found is that the hood is enormous, very enormous - but i have a little head (no further comments about that please Mr Bolam!)

The pit zips are great but unfortunately the pit zips aren't as strong as all of the other zips on the jacket.... they tend to catch/ get stuck too easy and one of mine was a bit crap in operation from day one.

The material seems strong and long lasting.... and mine hasn't leaked yet. Had it about a year now.

cheers, steve

 

p.s.... agree with what Joe says above. Basically, if you are really going for it then you'll get hot and sweaty. So the question is; Do you want to wear the SIP and be hot and sweaty or don't wear the jacket and get cold and wet?!

Edited October 18, 2017 by SteveA

[SteveA]

Something else I've noticed is that with this jacket people seem to think I'm the man in charge, when I'm not!!... I hate that!!

[Stubby]

46 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

Stubby every year some hero trots this old shite out, until they work in Northumbrian sleet.
It's alright in this weather, but the 'I've never seen a rusty man' and 'skin is waterproof' brigade just sound like a load of tits when it's wet and near freezing.
They're probably first in the van because they haven't invested in decent clobber.

Yea . Sorry . Us Southern softies would crumble up there

Edited October 18, 2017 by Stubby

[Ty Korrigan]

Seen this any-one?

 https://ballyclarelimited.com/waterproof-hi-vis-rail-s27.html

 

Goretex for a very reasonable price.

   Ty

 

[arbogrunt]

I got a couple of sets of this stuff a few years ago. It's excellent and with cleaning and waterproof treatment..is still 100% waterproof [emoji1360]
http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/shop/jackets/royal-navy-goretex-jacket-grade-1123353.html