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Old 01-12-2008, 10:06 AM
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As the weather is now getting colder, it's time for me to buy a fleece. does anyone have any suggestions for ones that are wind and shower proof?

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Old 01-12-2008, 10:10 AM
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Not a fleece, but I have a Scierra Soft Shell jacket and like it a lot. It keeps the wind out, allows layers underneath, and is fairly showerproof.

I've yet to wash it with a NikWax product yet, but I'm sure when I get round to it the jackets qualities will improve more.
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Old 01-12-2008, 10:16 AM
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I would not spend a fortune on a fleece ,have had a under20 quid job from Uni glo for 3 odd years now ,does for drizzle and as a wind block ,bucks to spend on winter clothing go for Under armour ,from good rugby shops !
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I have a Hardy Softshell EWS and its really very very good , mobility is excellent , it is surprisingly warm and not at all bulky with a shell over the top of it. I was out fishing in the snow on Saturday morning......no problem at all (a thermal vest , microfleece top , EWS and a guideline shell jacket) - OK my finger tips were numb !
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Snowbee Breezebloc......
Warm, windproof and water resistant (would start to leak in heavy rain for hours I suspect but mine has kept me dry in some quite heavy downpours)

I wear a fleece bodywarmer underneath on cold days and a light waterproof over the top on very wet days.

Buy one...you will not regret it.....
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Old 02-12-2008, 09:12 AM
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I bought a Regatta fleece with an Isotex lining for TK Max a couple of weeks ago,,, for £20 seems good so far...
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I got a Scierra fleece off here, water proof, wind proof, very warm.
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Everyone,

Thanks for the advice. I've decided to go for a Guideline Softshell jacket with a Hardy EWS microfleece.

Thanks again.

Richard
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Everyone,

Thanks for the advice. I've decided to go for a Guideline Softshell jacket with a Hardy EWS microfleece.

Thanks again.

Richard
Richard,

A thought. A softshell over a fleece won't give you waterproofing. Arguably all you've got is 2 fleeces. You'd be better with a shell over a softshell or a shell over a fleece IMHO. Happy shopping anyway!
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Everyone,

Thanks for the advice. I've decided to go for a Guideline Softshell jacket with a Hardy EWS microfleece.

Thanks again.

Richard

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