Flotation Suits ?

[kiwimarty]

Hi Folks,

OK, what with the cold and wet weather arriving, Im on the lookout for some wet weather clothing!

The angling mages are full with adverts, but this has only added to my confusion as to what to buy.

Do I go for a flotation suit? If I do, what type 1or 2 piece? Which make should I go for? Do I really need a flotation suit?
Would a good set of waterproofs do? Should they be breathable or does it not matter?
What about those Titan smocks, are they any good. If they are I wouldn’t mind one of those. The only pitfall with them I think is that they are either on or off!!!

At the moment I use a Regatta waterproof coat. It’s the type that you can zip in a fleece if you wish. Its warm with a fleece but it does make it bulky!

Tell ya what………..Tell me what you wouldn’t buy. It might save me from being bombarded with too many recommendations!!

Cheers.

Kiwi.

[Rob M]

Eeek, thats a bit weird, I've just posted about my Sundridge SAS 2 I intend to do a lot of fishing off the piers, breakwaters etc, so it seemed a logical choice if, god forbid, I get swept off the side. But at £80 ish as a waterproof set it aint much more expensive than those without flotation qualities, so I'd say go for it

Rob

[Fishing Forum Admin]

Just my thoughts and Im sure everyone will chip in

Do I go for a flotation suit / Do I really need a flotation suit?

Yes - at the end of the day you just never know plus on the lighter side of things you look like a pro

what type 1or 2 piece?

I go for a two piece one as you can always take off the top part if to hot plus a two peice flotation suit is easier to go to the loo

Which make should I go for

Depend on your money but read the tech description as it will give you info on thier flotation

Its one of the best things you can ever buy when sea fishing

[kiwimarty]

It's seeing these new SAS ones that has intreged me.

I am also very big and what really worries me Rob is that im going to look like mr blobby, in a very bulky, red suit?!!

[Rob M]

Originally Posted by kiwimarty

It's seeing these new SAS ones that has intreged me.

I am also very big and what really worries me Rob is that im going to look like mr blobby, in a very bulky, red suit?!!

Don't worry mate, the bib and brace trousers are in blue only and look great, better to look to like a big bloke than a drowned bloke, thats my opinion

ROb

[kiwimarty]

Does it feel bulky when wearing it Rob?

[Ben]

im am gonna get 1 of the ugly boat 1s next week when im up in whitby, will let you know what i think of it

[Rob M]

Originally Posted by kiwimarty

Does it feel bulky when wearing it Rob?

The coat feels a little bulky, but as its the flotation part, you'd expect that anyway, with the bib and brace trousers on it felt fine. Wish I could've gone fishing later to try it out, but the waether here is awful

Rob

[Old Smoothound]

Martin,

Go for a 2 piece suit as Richard says, you can always take the coat off. I have both, Titan Smock and Bib'n'brace for not so bad weather... as Brixham. But also have flotation suit for Boat fishing and really rough weather.
( can be seen sporting it, whilst Tuna fishing in Ireland)

As for looking like Mr Blobby... so who cares.... better to float than not at all!

Anyway Santa wears one doesn't he?

Us big blokes have to stick together......... you must wear one for the 31st could be rough and wet mate.

[Ben]

gonna wear mine on the 7th