Galvin Green, is it worth it?

kid2 said:
I think the point a lot are missing here is not that GG is great but it's Gore Tex as a brand that's great.... Whether it has a GG stamped on it or Nike or Berghaus or Sunnice.... Whatever.... But if you can get a rain suit regardless of the label that is Gore Tex then you won't be disappointed.....

If. I can buy a Sunnice Gore Tex jacket for 100 euro I fail to see how GG can charge 299 for theirs.....
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Sorry but don't agree with this. I had a pair of goretex Sunice trouser which were hopeless. The design of the pockets was poor so a lot of water got in there and they didn't have sufficient protection around the fly zipper so that also let a lot of water in. Just because it is goretex doesn't necessarily mean it's good.
 
CliveW said:
If your suit is made with Gore-Tex then then it might need reactivating. A google search will show you how, but the heat from tumble drying reactivates the efficiency of the fabric.
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The waterproof capability is not affected by dirt, the outer fabric msy have a water repellent finish which can usually be improved when cleaned and tumble dried on low or cool iron. Just check the labels as each fabric has their own care instructions.

You get specific cleaners for goretex laminsted fabrics that clean whilst retaining the breatability and waterproof structure of goretex. If you get nikwax or graingers cleaners and wash in treatments give them a go you will be surprised. I use them on a few coats that are not supposed to be waterproof but when treated they are good for a heavy shower.

Have gg, and can honestly say they are excellent quality on a par with berghaus or the paclite are almost as good as arcterx clothing, but try the wash and treat bfore spending you might get through the rest of winter and spring then get some end of line when they launch new lines in spring.
 
Vikingman said:
Hopefully not.

Though at the price I'm not too sure I want to get them wet or muddy!!!
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The best thing I can advise is that after every use, if they are damp make sure they are totally dry, then give them 15 mins on low setting in a tumble drier, if dirty, blast them of with a shower, use a gentle brush to get into the outer fabric, dry them totally before repacking.

If you look after them they will look like new for a long time, the difference between gg and other brands is the quality of fabric the goretex is laminated to and the structure of garments. I have the aquila trousers and they look as good now as they did when I bought them in september 2011, and the get plenty of use of the course for dog walking etc,
 
Highly recommend GG, I've got the full suit and well worth it. I like the level of adjustability and the fleece lined pockets.

Just got a wind proof top in the American Golf sale as more flexible material in the cold weather. Good for range too.
 
drive4show said:
Sorry but don't agree with this. I had a pair of goretex Sunice trouser which were hopeless. The design of the pockets was poor so a lot of water got in there and they didn't have sufficient protection around the fly zipper so that also let a lot of water in. Just because it is goretex doesn't necessarily mean it's good.
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Well iv had my Sunnice Gear for the last 5 years going into it's 6th..... Never had a problem with getting wet...... The pockets have forward facing flaps which don't let water in and the cobblers have never got wet either.....

It's like any manufacturing process I suppose..... There's always going to be a percentage where the Monday morning machine operator is dying with a hangover from the weekend....:lol:
 
I rate the tops very expensive but you get you monies worth! The footjoy water proofs are supposed to e pretty good as well
 
Got a GG jacket for Christmas. Haven't been able to play golf at all since, let alone in the rain, but the quality from wearing it as a casual jacket for a few days is astounding. It's in my golf bag now but got caught in a bit of a downpour the other day and not a drop got through.

Lifetime guarantee too, so if it fails...back to the manufacturer for a replacement!
 
golfdub said:
Any outfit that uses gore-tex is worth every penny. I work outside and all my wet gear is goretex and is a unbelievable :)
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This is the correct answer!

CMAC said:
looks and quality...tick
Comfort and warmth....not as good as some Sunderlands I've had in the past. The GG Trousers though are the most comfortable I've ever had:cool:
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I'm the other way around. Jacket does exactly what it says - and the lifetime guarantee may sway some. While I have one and it's still fantastic after 10 years of reasonable use - it's my 'last resort' one, I don't believe they are (now) worth the extra over alternative brands. This is more to do with the dire state of the UK£ than anything else!

Any Goretex Trou will do for me. The GG ones I have are actually too warm for me!

A base layer and (maybe) decent lambswool/mohair/cashmere skivvy underneath Goretex (or equivalent) works fine and gives best freedom for me!
 
My current sunice jacket and maxfli trousers are more than adequate for the level of rain I am prepared to play in.
 
I don't doubt the quality, but i'm of the camp that if its so wet that standard waterproof trousers, jacket, hat and brolly aren't keeping me sufficiently dry, then it's time to come in as the conditions will be making golf pointless.

i'd also be playing on my own as there's no chance any one else I know would still be playing at this point either...
 
I don't believe the 'value' relates to how waterproof GG is compared to other W/p gear.

It's about how long they last (at that level of Waterproof-ness).

My 10 year old GG kit has cost me £18/year. That's possibly better value than more modestly priced gear that only lasts a year or so!

Same applies to shoes imo!
 
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