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Just surfing about and now that the rainy season is on the way back its going to be time to be donning the wet gear again to keep out the elements...
I came across this site which explains the difference between the different types of permeability that different materials have.....
It makes for a bit of interesting reading. I know its based primarily towards snow sports but its pretty informative... I always knew that Gore Tex as a brand was the best but this explains exactly why.....Check out the links at the end of the page..

http://www.evo.com/waterproof-ratings-and-breathability-guide.aspx
 
I used to do a lot of walking,climbing etc and when i first started i couldn't understand why some waterproof jackets cost nearly £300 when i could get a "waterproof" jacket for about £50.

I learnt the hard way, the cheaper jacket may keep you dry form the rain but you end up sweating that much in it you get soaked anyway.

It's worth paying more for decent stuff as it does the job right and usually lasts a lot longer if you look after them.
 
I have recently spoken to a guy that supplies some raw material into Gore.
They are REALLY tight on quality & tolerancing.
That level of inspection coming in to the factory shows that what comes out the other end will be TOP quality.
 
I've got a 50 quid Proquip jacket and if it's raining hard enough for that to start letting it in then I'm not staying out there long enough to find out....
 
Nike Storm Fit Jacket for me, think it was £60 for a last season version, does a good job. Dry, light and breathable. I've seen the prices for Galvin Green and other top of the range stuff and it ain't for me. Like Imurg says, if my Nike isn't doing the job, then it's raining too hard to be playing golf. That or I've gone swimming in it.
 
Imurg said:
I've got a 50 quid Proquip jacket and if it's raining hard enough for that to start letting it in then I'm not staying out there long enough to find out....
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Gotta agree with Ian here.

I have a Proquip Tourflex suit. Last winter I got caught in why felt like a monsoon. The outer layer of the waterproofs was soaked to the point it was dripping, yet inside I was bone dry.

While goretex is, no doubt, very good, it's generally very expensive (Galvin Green) when there are excellent , non Goretex, alternatives available.
 
Gareth said:
Gotta agree with Ian here.

I have a Proquip Tourflex suit. Last winter I got caught in why felt like a monsoon. The outer layer of the waterproofs was soaked to the point it was dripping, yet inside I was bone dry.

While goretex is, no doubt, very good, it's generally very expensive (Galvin Green) when there are excellent , non Goretex, alternatives available.
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what would that be Gareth?
 
I usually struggle with the trousers until I got some proper water proof walking ones, they are very comfortable. The GG jacket I have doesn't have a hood, so the rain runs down your neck. The bucket hat never stays on, any suggestions ? The gustbuster brollie is great.
 
DarthVega said:
what would that be Gareth?
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Proquip would be my first choice with Mizuno impermalite a close second.

Both are non Goretex but keep the water out. I've had excellent experience with both materials and would recommend both.

Both cost a fraction of Goretex made product.
 
I have a Galvin Green and a Mizuno Impermalite jacket. The GG is absolutely fantastic and does everything that I ask of it, but the Mizzy is brilliantly cut and is more comfortable to play in... If I was buying another, it would be a Mizzy Impermalite.
 
Imurg said:
I've got a 50 quid Proquip jacket and if it's raining hard enough for that to start letting it in then I'm not staying out there long enough to find out....
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Agree with Imurg, Gore-tex may be the best, but many others, pro-quip included do good waterproof gear at a fraction of the cost. It's golf in the UK after all, not deep sea fishing.

There's no way I'd pay for Gore-tex, it just isn't worth the money for what I need
 
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The GG trousers are the best I've had, however, the jacket looks fantastic but the design isn't as comfortable or warm as other cheaper models I've used in the past, the neck is also mandarin style and guides all water down your neck......when will someone design a simple elasticated or Velcro fastening so you can have a tight-ish fit round your neck.
 
With waterproofs, in my opinion, it's a balance between what you can afford and what weather you're going to play in.
Spending £300+ on GG is out of many people's range and is probably only worth it if you spend a lot of time playing in the rain - or it's your living. Most of us play no more than 2 or 3 times a week - many less I'm well aware - and if you think how many times you've played in the kind of rain that will sort the average Proquip (or whatever) from the Goretex varieties, you'll probably still have fingers left.
That's not to decry anyone that wants to/can spend that sort of cash on staying dry - Hell, if you've got it, spend it.
But I think for the majority of players, reasonably mid-priced kit will do enough.
 
I recommend GoreTex not Galvin Green etc.
I picked up Callaway tops a few years ago for £40 & £50. One is short sleeve Paclite & the other 'normal' Goretex in a long sleeve. Great at keeping the water out but I would NEVER pay hundreds for a jacket etc.
If you keep an eye out you can get a bargain. That is not to say the others are good, I would also agree it is a matter of use Vrs cost.
 
I was bought a 3 part Swallow Golf All Weather set when I first took up golf, cost about £60 in totol.

The waterproof trousers only lasted up to last winter, about 3 years. The waterproof top's drawstring broke but I fixed it myself and it keeps my dry really well.

The windcheater was the best part, never feel a breath it seems! Wear all 3 over a baselayer and a shirt and you can stay warm and dry even on the coldest of winter days while still swinging (when paired up with winter playing gloves).

I just love winter golf, I love layering up, donning the winter playing gloves, two pairs of socks and a woolly hat. I am in heaven then!
 
John_R7 said:
I recommend GoreTex not Galvin Green etc.
I picked up Callaway tops a few years ago for £40 & £50. One is short sleeve Paclite & the other 'normal' Goretex in a long sleeve. Great at keeping the water out but I would NEVER pay hundreds for a jacket etc.
If you keep an eye out you can get a bargain. That is not to say the others are good, I would also agree it is a matter of use Vrs cost.
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Interesting first posts, what's your connection with Gore-tex?
 
Absolutely nothing.
Read the forum for ages, registered about a year ago, had nothing to comment on, forgot my log on, read this more in recent times as an opposing place 'faltered', requested log on details, started posting in something I wished to comment on as I thought it was closely linked to the OP. I also thought the thread was 'non-controversial' for a first post.
Perhaps it does look a little 'buy Goretex I get a cut' in hindsight.
To be honest I couldn't be bothered with the ..."Hello, I am Bob and have been playing for 43 years etc."
PS - I am not Bob:D

edit - The post quoted by Hawkeye also mentions cost Vrs use and not slating other 'makes'. If I was 'marketting' GoreTex I could have been more blinkered.
 
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