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Offline Nimbus7g wrote Winter slope clothing ideas? on October 31, 2011, 22:57:45 PM
Hi all,

With winter fast approaching, I wanted to know if there is any decent slope flying clothing available? Such as gloves specifically designed for use with Tx`s, & what is the better quality stuff to go for?

Also can anyone suggest decent hats, fishing suits, or salopettes?

I am looking forward to the North East winds again, but want to be a bit warmer this time.

Many thanks. :af


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Offline Yoyo wrote Winter slope clothing ideas? on October 31, 2011, 23:37:24 PM
Hi all,

With winter fast approaching, I wanted to know if there is any decent slope flying clothing available? Such as gloves specifically designed for use with Tx`s, & what is the better quality stuff to go for?

Also can anyone suggest decent hats, fishing suits, or salopettes?

I am looking forward to the North East winds again, but want to be a bit warmer this time.

Many thanks. :af

I find a tx muff works best, along with carpenters gloves (thin gloves with missing thumb and index finger tips) to keep your hands warm when not in it.

For the really cold weather I wear insulated overalls from LIDL - they'll probably be round again soon.

If they do, I'm 6' and 14stone and 'large' is just big enough, 'xl' was a bit too baggy.

Oh, hang on - it isn't 'fly it like you borrowed it, land it like you stole it', is it!
So that's where I've been going wrong...

Reply #2
Offline feefo wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on October 31, 2011, 23:41:41 PM
I got some Aldi/Lidl Ski pants (with braces) for about £18 last year and I use a decent ski jacket bought from GoOutdoors in the sale last year for £50. Thermal suits, Ski suits and thermal fishing suits all do what you want, ebay has a fair amount, sometimes with 2nd hand stuff. Depends on your style, if you know what I mean. Gloves are a nightmare as holding a tx isn't what most are designed for, stretching a glove gives you (me) hand ache. I picked up a pair of mechanics gloves http://www.mmsgroupshop.co.uk/product.php?xProd=93608 which have been the best for comfort/ feel while holding a tx I have tried, not sure how warm they'll be over winter but they've been good in the chilly winds so far. Silk inner gloves are a good starter too. Tx muffs are good but you need someone to launch your plane, gets a bit scary trying to get your hand back in

Ok, this isn't funny, who's moved my sense of humour?

Reply #3
Offline pilot_jimbo wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on October 31, 2011, 23:52:46 PM
Try surgical gloves if you can find them. they dont warm the hands but take the bite off the wind and give no restrictions of movement (otherwise surgeons wouldnt use them). I managed three months with one pair earlier this year before i binned them.

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Reply #4
Offline Phil_G wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 01:15:49 AM
Decathlon do great outdoor kit at very reasonable prices. We use their ski pants and lined boots when working outdoors all day in winter (we're a boarding kennels). 
I also like the fingerless woolen mitts with the flip over finger cover, so between flights its a full hand mitt but fingerless when actually flying.
A tx mitt is tempting though. I fly mode 2 (a/e on one stick) so will have to learn to launch left-handed.
Another idea is Maplins heated gloves, they run off AA's so you could use all your old not-good-enough-for-a-flight-pack-but-too-good-to-throw-away nimh cells. 
A 3mm Depron insole in your boots works well too!
Cheers
Phil


Reply #5
Offline Cactus wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 01:49:56 AM
windy grippers from mountain warehouse, best gloves i've found yet.
everything else, inc ski goggles, lidl and aldi

I know you believe you understand what you think i said, but i am not sure you realise that what you think you heard is not what i meant.

Reply #6
Offline Mermaid wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 02:20:24 AM
If you do find anything to wear that will keep you warm for an hour’s  flying on a north east facing slope in say a 20mph wind plus the usual wind-chill that goes with winter flying; I’d be obliged if you’d let me know what cloths you’ve ended up with..
 
I’ve been flying on the slopes since the late 50’s and on those really bad days when the wind is determined to go through you instead of round you the most I can manage is about 20 minutes before I have to dash to the car for a slurp of hot coffee in an attempt to stave off a fatal bout of hyperthermia.  And it’s not for the lack of cloths ~ I have so many layers on I could easily be mistaken for the ‘Michelin Man’


Reply #7
Offline wdeighton wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 08:06:19 AM
And it’s not for the lack of cloths ~ I have so many layers on I could easily be mistaken for the ‘Michelin Man’

It helps to have this Michelin man standing in front of you. Even better if there is 2 or 3 forming a wall, its as good as flying the pool.

William.


Reply #8
Offline satinet wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 08:21:31 AM
Artic (army) thermals underneath.


Reply #9
Offline SteveBB wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 09:16:06 AM
Dress as if you're going serious hill walking in winter. Inner wicking layer, and build out to the outer windproof/waterproof layer. Or an all in one to keep out the draughts completely--downside is that the really nice ones that hang glider pilots use aren't cheap. I bought a cheap one from the local market, and it does the job, but lacks somewhat in the fashion stakes! Radio mitt for flying, and fleecy gloves when I'm not. Most important is headgear, most of your body heat will go through your head if it isn't covered (Down past your ears). I wear Goretex lightweight fell boots.

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Reply #10
Offline fr800driver wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 09:29:18 AM
Try surgical gloves if you can find them. they dont warm the hands but take the bite off the wind and give no restrictions of movement (otherwise surgeons wouldnt use them). I managed three months with one pair earlier this year before i binned them.

Blimey Dr Jimbo, must be the NHS cutbacks!


Reply #11
Online Allen the soarer wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 11:23:49 AM
A lot of sports related gloves these days have thumbs that fold away for use with Ipods and other touch screen devises, great for thumb flyers

Fly it Like it's Stolen
Land it like it's Borrowed

Reply #12
Offline Bad Raven wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 12:52:19 PM

The user formerly know as Bravedan........... Well if Prince can do it....................

Reply #13
Online Allen the soarer wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 14:25:03 PM
Lots of layers to trap air and:-

http://www.aeromodelhut.com/shop/236~johnsongloves-l~Johnson+RC+Gloves+Large.html


Really??
£20 for a pair of gloved with holes in the thumbs  ;D
if you want them then just attack a pair of gloves with your scalpel, needle and thread

Fly it Like it's Stolen
Land it like it's Borrowed

Reply #14
Offline Bad Raven wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 15:26:40 PM
No, cos I got mine for £9 on the bay  :nananana: :nananana: :nananana: :nananana:

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Reply #15
Offline compact wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 15:37:32 PM
Try surgical gloves if you can find them. they dont warm the hands but take the bite off the wind and give no restrictions of movement (otherwise surgeons wouldnt use them). I managed three months with one pair earlier this year before i binned them.
Dude, let me tell you surgical gloves are not a good look.... ;D


Reply #16
Offline Roger wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 16:28:52 PM
If like me you are "circumference challenged"! these are very good, got a pair at the end of last winter
http://www.thebigmansshop.com/ProductGroupItem.asp?PrGrp=5062


Reply #17
Online Allen the soarer wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 17:05:03 PM
Me going out on the pull  :P

Fly it Like it's Stolen
Land it like it's Borrowed

Reply #18
Offline Phil_G wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 17:20:29 PM
When I were a lad, we used to wear "Tank Suits" from the local Army Surplus... a heavy-duty, one-piece waterproof and well insulated khaki suit...  zipped from neck to toe... everyone wore them, it was like a club uniform in winter :D   Wonder if you can still get them?
Cheers
Phil


Reply #19
Offline Nimbus7g wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 18:55:54 PM
Many thanks everyone! :af

I will never forget how cold it was at the end of January, & spending all day at Bopeep. It was a case of having a 15 minute fly, followed by a 1/2 warming up again.
ila_rendered

I thought I had wrapped up really well, but even that was not enough, so I am going to go the extra mile this year.


Reply #20
Online andrewmawr wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 19:21:42 PM
In extreme conditions the sea anglers' flotation suits are very good,i use one and haven't been cold yet.


Reply #21
Offline 70android wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 19:47:47 PM
I use winter golf gloves, which have padded backs & thin grippy fronts with a small area removed on thumb & forefinger, PLUS a pair of oversized fleece mitts, for inbetween flights, with a Zippo handwarmer inside, which is pricey but does the job for many hours.
Happy landings
Andy


Reply #22
Offline Jenne wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 01, 2011, 22:40:42 PM
Snowboard clothes + North Face E-Top gloves works the best for me.  ;)

http://uk.thenorthface.com/tnf-uk-en/etip-gloves.html


Reply #23
Offline ChrisInTheVale wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 02, 2011, 20:00:22 PM
In extreme conditions the sea anglers' flotation suits are very good,i use one and haven't been cold yet.


I second the Floatation suite. Sometimes just the jacket (they are usually thigh length ) - sometimes bottoms also.
I originally got it for beach casting at night in the middle of winter - but last year it was superb up the Bwlch in a wind chill of -15 for several hours. (especially with a Zippo handwarmer in each pocket ;)  ).

Got this one here a few years ago - http://www.cheaplifejackets.co.uk/two-piece-flotation-suits-blue-yellow-from-99-free-shipping-c-23-p-1-pr-16167.html

By the way - as an aside - tesco just started selling two disposable handwarmers for a pound - I thought I'd try one for fun - it was quite warm (especially in the pocket) and lasted about 7 hours. Not as good as the Zippo (6 to 12 hour's on one fill) - but still enough to keep those pockets and hands toasty.


Reply #24
Offline Nimbus7g wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 02, 2011, 21:51:23 PM
If you do find anything to wear that will keep you warm for an hour’s  flying on a north east facing slope in say a 20mph wind plus the usual wind-chill that goes with winter flying; I’d be obliged if you’d let me know what cloths you’ve ended up with..
 
I’ve been flying on the slopes since the late 50’s and on those really bad days when the wind is determined to go through you instead of round you the most I can manage is about 20 minutes before I have to dash to the car for a slurp of hot coffee in an attempt to stave off a fatal bout of hyperthermia.  And it’s not for the lack of cloths ~ I have so many layers on I could easily be mistaken for the ‘Michelin Man’

Hi,

It is funny how we all suffer differently with the cold. I`ve often had funny looks & comments from other flyers for wearing shorts & t-shirt, whilst they have needed to literally have winter woolies on. I`m not talking about winter here lol.

So what kind of models did you fly back in the late 50`s? $%& I had no idea radio control was around then & must have been really basic at that time.


Reply #25
Offline Yoyo wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 02, 2011, 22:03:53 PM
It is funny how we all suffer differently with the cold. I`ve often had funny looks & comments from other flyers for wearing shorts & t-shirt, whilst they have needed to literally have winter woolies on.

My 16yo is the same - fine in thin trousers and a T-shirt when everyone else is in gloves hats and ski jackets. He genuinely doesn't seem to feel the cold.

Strange thing is, if he puts say a hat or gloves on, all of him then feels the cold and he has to dress up like everyone else.

Oh, hang on - it isn't 'fly it like you borrowed it, land it like you stole it', is it!
So that's where I've been going wrong...

Reply #26
Offline bobbyr wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 02, 2011, 22:23:23 PM
I work outside every day ,
              I don't feel the Cold as others do , and Yes i wear shorts when others are Thermal-ed up .
                      It does not stop your fingers from going blue in wind chill though .

                  Be safe guys , it may not feel cold , but make sure you always have the Option to cover exposed parts , especially Head, Hands , and Feet .
                     But that's not just a nice woolly hat ,gloves and socks . then thinking its OK to go out in your Leopard skin thong ,
       Just 1 good quality Waterproof/windproof Coat (personally i like Trespass Snow Kit )
                            Good woolly hat ,
                                 and something Comfortable to walk in,
                                                      rather than a rugged stiff pair of Walking boots. I kinda like the Light weight walking boots , with extra welly socks   :af
                   Just stay warm and just as important , Stay Comfy guys. nothing worse than uncomfortable and cold . :uk:


                                         Bob

                                                             


Reply #27
Online liftseeker wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 07, 2011, 22:14:36 PM
Years ago I used to do quite a bit of potholing - and it was good fun on the whole.

We used to wear wet suites (6mm) which we used to wear 2 or 3 t-shirts underneath - a bit like the layers that are used these days.

Many used to wear ladies tights under the wet suite which were really effective against the cold (and I'm talking wet caves with snow melt running through)

Probably not the sort of thing you would want to be wearing on a slope but hellish effective.

I also like sailing - and the obvious thing to do if you're helming is to wear a really wind proof top layer - thats worth 6degs of wind chill.


Reply #28
Offline Cactus wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 08, 2011, 00:23:23 AM
ski goggles back at Lidl again soon

I know you believe you understand what you think i said, but i am not sure you realise that what you think you heard is not what i meant.

Reply #29
Offline MOORSLOPE wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 10, 2011, 21:17:09 PM
If you do find anything to wear that will keep you warm for an hour’s  flying on a north east facing slope in say a 20mph wind plus the usual wind-chill that goes with winter flying; I’d be obliged if you’d let me know what cloths you’ve ended up with..
 
I’ve been flying on the slopes since the late 50’s and on those really bad days when the wind is determined to go through you instead of round you the most I can manage is about 20 minutes before I have to dash to the car for a slurp of hot coffee in an attempt to stave off a fatal bout of hyperthermia.  And it’s not for the lack of cloths ~ I have so many layers on I could easily be mistaken for the ‘Michelin Man’
you have no staying power there mermaid    lol


Reply #30
Offline One Life Fly It wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 10, 2011, 21:19:05 PM
hi all I'm new here but have been on the slope for a while . last year i got a Stillwater fishing suit from the angling shop in Hessel near Hull for 40 quid   2 piece and flew the whole winter  :)

Beer and flying works!

Reply #31
Offline Nimbus7g wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 11, 2011, 20:47:36 PM
hi all I'm new here but have been on the slope for a while . last year i got a Stillwater fishing suit from the angling shop in Hessel near Hull for 40 quid   2 piece and flew the whole winter  :)

Thank OLFI & welcome! :af

Those fishing suits are a lot better these days, & I think I am opting for my all in one floatation suit, if I still fit into it lol.

They used to feel like wearing a cardboard suit, but the newer ones are lightweight & warmer as well.


Reply #32
Offline Magi wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 13, 2011, 15:04:10 PM
I wear a sheepskin hat with ear flaps and wooly lining. and a nice bit of string under the chin to hold the lot on  .....   look a bit of a pr*t,  but who cares !    :o :o

Good old fashioned thermal underware is also recommended  ..  Damart etc.

Bit of a flap if you get caught short though !    :D :D


Reply #33
Offline ringo wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 13, 2011, 15:41:48 PM
Quote
Years ago I used to do quite a bit of potholing - and it was good fun on the whole.
Surely that should be" it was good fun in a hole" :D


Reply #34
Offline Nimbus7g wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 14, 2011, 22:53:11 PM
This is crazy weather at the moment with it being sooo mild. Even lots of plant life thinks it is spring.

Lets hope it last until spring lol.


Reply #35
Offline Yoyo wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 14, 2011, 23:39:38 PM
Bit of a flap if you get caught short though !    :D :D

Is it like wetsuits? Just let rip and it'll keep you warm, as long as the outer layer is windproof you'll be toasty  :ev

Oh, hang on - it isn't 'fly it like you borrowed it, land it like you stole it', is it!
So that's where I've been going wrong...

Reply #36
Offline One Life Fly It wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 15, 2011, 22:50:24 PM
Thank OLFI & welcome! :af

Those fishing suits are a lot better these days, & I think I am opting for my all in one floatation suit, if I still fit into it lol.

They used to feel like wearing a cardboard suit, but the newer ones are lightweight & warmer as well.

Thanks for the welcome :) Flew at Harcom last December in -4 without wind chill and was fine had a Radio warm as well but I found it hard work with the aurora as its so bulky.

Beer and flying works!

Reply #37
Offline IDD15 wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 17, 2011, 23:07:40 PM
Winter overalls are on at Lidl next week:

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_26452.htm

Cheers

IDD


Reply #38
Offline Yoyo wrote Re: Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 17, 2011, 23:16:49 PM
Winter overalls are on at Lidl next week:

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_26452.htm

Cheers

IDD


To avoid anybody having the same problems I had last year, as a guide I'm 6'0, 15 stone and generally 'regular' sized legs and stuff. I found the 'Large' overalls to be only just big enough and the XL to be a bit on the baggy side. I bought both, intending to return one after trying them, but kept them both in the end ;)


Oh, hang on - it isn't 'fly it like you borrowed it, land it like you stole it', is it!
So that's where I've been going wrong...

Reply #39
Offline pilot_jimbo wrote Winter slope clothing ideas? on November 18, 2011, 20:11:15 PM
Are these thick enough for sloping in our winter? Don't look that warm to me. Can you confirm what they are like 400ft up.. Hope so as I could do with something.

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