Pulsar/Pulsarail hi-vis waterproofs?

[Pedroski]

It's this one I'm thinking about - the unlined waterproof and breathable bomber: Pulsarail PR515 High Vis Jackets £47 incl vat (dunno where I got £42 from).

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Yellow is also available. Orange appealed though.... bit less bright, and when doing wasp or bee filled hedges in the rain I thought it might have an advantage!

 

Also looking at some of the sailing jackets - some of them are pretty bright, but no proper hi-vis.

[nathan marshall]

 

Also looking at some of the sailing jackets - some of them are pretty bright, but no proper hi-vis.

 

just have plenty of the hi vis waist coats it saves the jacket a bit better in the long run

[Mozza]

For me, id get a longer jacket, I've had them short ones and it does my head in that the water slides off and you get a very wet arse

[Pedroski]

HI MATE EX police gore tex hi vis coats it the one stop cop shop there good mate and heres there no 01458 44 20 61 there on ebay there in sunny somerset jon

 

Thanks Jon. Just found their web site - look to be good value too. I'll have a think.

[Pedroski]

For me, id get a longer jacket, I've had them short ones and it does my head in that the water slides off and you get a very wet arse

 

Got my army goretex trossers to not worried about that too much. Arse usually gets too hot anyway, what with trying to keep the company owner happy. Have to move too fast!

 

This is the Helly one I was thinking of - it's got a longer back and I know for sure it is a good jacket. Just a bit pricey though, but it would get used all the time for when I go out with the dogs.

http://mammothworkwear.com/helly-hansen-workwear/helly-hansen-hi-vis-jackets/helly-hansen-ludvika-high-visibility-jacket-p1465.htm

 

Edited July 8, 2012 by Pedroski

[mendiplogs]

Thanks Jon. Just found their web site - look to be good value too. I'll have a think.

 

HI MATE now off out to the pub in my ex police coat as it allway raining here :laugh1:jon

[Pedroski]

HI MATE now off out to the pub in my ex police coat as it allway raining here :laugh1:jon

 

Enjoy yerself. I'll be here watching some crap on TV with a glass of red wine!

[Mozza]

Got my army goretex trossers to not worried about that too much. Arse usually gets too hot anyway, what with trying to keep the company owner happy. Have to move too fast!

 

This is the Helly one I was thinking of - it's got a longer back and I know for sure it is a good jacket. Just a bit pricey though, but it would get used all the time for when I go out with the dogs.

Helly Hansen Ludvika High Visibility Jacket, 71376 - Helly Hansen Workwear

 

 

 

£80 isn't bad really mate, I'd pay it if I needed a good hi viz

[Pedroski]

£80 isn't bad really mate, I'd pay it if I needed a good hi viz

 

Yep, you're right. And I've been really pleased with the Helly work trousers... last me ages and ages, wearing 5 or 6 days per week, with loads of heavy use. I tried to skimp a while back and bought a pair of Strauss trousers that looked like rags in double quick time!

[Old Mill Tree Care]

The Pulsarail looks good but I wouldn't buy a bomber style as the water runs off onto your bum.

The Helly Hansen looks good but the price is comparable to the Harkie smock. For the money, the Harkie is surely a much better choice as its ergonomically designed for tree climbing.

Or if you want to save a bit of dosh, get the Stein.