Gortex.

[patricks148]

i's had a pair of trousers and a jacket from GG, fail but they replaced both and gave me some special washing liquid to use amd touch wood they have been fine for the last few years.

only other gortex stuff ive seen up here in pro shops other than GG, has been Zero Restriction and Kjus, which are double the price of Galvins anyway

 

[Leftie]

...the legs are are always too long and I end up shredding the bottoms of my golf shoes.

Bicycle clips or https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/walking/footwear/accessories/gaiters/ Jim.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Gortex as with other high end products will always only be as good as how well they are looked after

Had Gortex for waterproofs in the RAF and they worked very well - washed and then tumble dried

Have three lots of GG jackets and two pairs of trousers - wash with liquid that is specific for waterproofing and then tumble dry the garmets and even iron them

Still work well

 

[Robster59]

Bicycle clips or https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/walking/footwear/accessories/gaiters/ Jim.

This reminded me of Spike Milligan's World of Beachcomber and his adverts for Threadgold Thoroughgrip Gartarettes.
These clips still make me laugh
http://www.edwards.eclipse.co.uk/APeer.mp3
http://www.edwards.eclipse.co.uk/Dustbin.mp3

 

[Robster59]

The thing to remember is that Gore-Tex, whilst good is a brand leader and so people think it is the best, and only, option.
There are in fact plenty of alternatives to Gore-Tex that can give just as much weather protection at a fraction of the cost. I've had a Sunice Goretex and if I'm being honest I've not been overly impressed with it's efficiency. However, I've now done the Nikwax and Tumble Dry again and will test it out once more in the winter.
6 of the Best Gore-Tex Alternatives

 

[patricks148]

The thing to remember is that Gore-Tex, whilst good is a brand leader and so people think it is the best, and only, option.
There are in fact plenty of alternatives to Gore-Tex that can give just as much weather protection at a fraction of the cost. I've had a Sunice Goretex and if I'm being honest I've not been overly impressed with it's efficiency. However, I've now done the Nikwax and Tumble Dry again and will test it out once more in the winter.
6 of the Best Gore-Tex Alternatives

i got a Paramo water proof hat for shooting, i was impressed the first couple of times i wore it but after that i might have well just stuck my head in a bucket of water the use it was, took it back and got my money back

 

[Foxholer]

i's had a pair of trousers and a jacket from GG, fail but they replaced both and gave me some special washing liquid to use amd touch wood they have been fine for the last few years.

only other gortex stuff ive seen up here in pro shops other than GG, has been Zero Restriction and Kjus, which are double the price of Galvins anyway

That is, imo, a commercial decision by the stockists - in order to maximise profit from the limited but, generally, well-heeled set of customers. Those, such as locals, after 'better' vfm deals are likely to obtain their kit through the likes of mail-order/internet outlets imo!

 

[KenL]

I have a pair of GG trousers that I bought January last year, been worn max 10 times since. Wore them in a comp last month that lasted for 3 holes before the course closed. It was raining hard, but we didn't even finish 3 holes..... and my lower half was soaked through to the skin, may as well have played without them. I contacted GG just before lockdown, was told



This is the second GG item I have bought, that has failed to keep me anywhere close to 100% dry. The trousers are immaculate condition, no threads or punctures, and really not sure why the should need re-activating after 10 wears. Maybe I'm just unlucky, but I have yet to find a set of goretex waterproofs that holds up to the 100% dry guarantee that they all market themselves on.

Not what they used to be. In my opinion moving the manufacture to China for such a premium product may be the cause.
GG used to be absolutely bullet proof, I now know plenty people who have had to send them back.

 

[KenL]

i's had a pair of trousers and a jacket from GG, fail but they replaced both and gave me some special washing liquid to use amd touch wood they have been fine for the last few years.

only other gortex stuff ive seen up here in pro shops other than GG, has been Zero Restriction and Kjus, which are double the price of Galvins anyway

What will you do when their special washing liquid runs out?

Never seen anything double the price of GG. Plenty cheaper such as my Goretex Adidas half zip jacket (£60 brand new off ebay) that is perfect.

 

[patricks148]

What will you do when their special washing liquid runs out?

Never seen anything double the price of GG. Plenty cheaper such as my Goretex Adidas half zip jacket (£60 brand new off ebay) that is perfect.

got another load last week, i think it was called the grange or something like that £10 for two bottles and waterproofing spray, last box they had in the shop, i think it was knocked down from £30
Have you not seen the the Kjus or Zero restriction stuff, the ZR waterproof trousers were £425 alone, nice though. the Kjus jackets are about the same

 

[need_my_wedge]

got another load last week, i think it was called the grange or something like that £10 for two bottles and waterproofing spray, last box they had in the shop, i think it was knocked down from £30
Have you not seen the the Kjus or Zero restriction stuff, the ZR waterproof trousers were £425 alone, nice though. the Kjus jackets are about the same

Graingers?

The Kjus stuff is good quality. Wedge junior has a few items supplied by the Uni team kit at discount prices. Brora had some lovely Kjus jackets but even on sale they were steep.

 

[patricks148]

Graingers?

The Kjus stuff is good quality. Wedge junior has a few items supplied by the Uni team kit at discount prices. Brora had some lovely Kjus jackets but even on sale they were steep.

even the shirts are eye watering, £200 i think there were, nice looking stuff. they had some tops in the Dornoch sale last time i was up there and it was still ... £250 for a zip up top

we've got loads of it in our pro shop, out of the price range or our tight members though

 

[KenL]

They got the kjus stuff in at my club last year. Very expensive but no doubt high quality.

 

[Jensen]

For those whose Galvin Greens failed, did you follow the washing instructions - NO FABRIC SOFTNERS.

This is a no, no totally destroys the goretex

 

[jim8flog]

What will you do when their special washing liquid runs out?

The important thing is to never wash them in any sort of detergent based washing powder or liquid as it washes out any existing waterproofing layer in the outer fabric.

The makers of Nikwax also produce Tech wash.

I just use soap flakes.

 

[jim8flog]

got another load last week, i think it was called the grange or something like that £10 for two bottles and waterproofing spray, last box they had in the shop, i think it was knocked down from £30

See post # 35

 

[KenL]

For those whose Galvin Greens failed, did you follow the washing instructions - NO FABRIC SOFTNERS.

This is a no, no totally destroys the goretex

Absolutely, never use softener or biological washing powder.

I know people whose GG has leaked badly having never washed it.

 

[Tashyboy]

i's had a pair of trousers and a jacket from GG, fail but they replaced both and gave me some special washing liquid to use amd touch wood they have been fine for the last few years.

only other gortex stuff ive seen up here in pro shops other than GG, has been Zero Restriction and Kjus, which are double the price of Galvins anyway

Have a look on a website called Sportspursuit and type in Kjus ?? merry Christmas.

 

[KenL]

Have a look on a website called Sportspursuit and type in Kjus ?? merry Christmas.

Sounds dodgy!

 

[patricks148]

See post # 35

its galvin branded treatment