hi there what smock is ray wearing tonight on the tv, not the swanndri one the light browny green one, thanks rick
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I forgot the programme was on, so I will watch it on sunday....
Do you mean this jacket...
If so, its the tahr anorak, by swazi, and is for sale on the woodlore site....
Do you mean this jacket...
If so, its the tahr anorak, by swazi, and is for sale on the woodlore site....
yes it is a swazi tahr from new zealand ,i have one and although i have had this for a good few months now i have not used it very much .i am very pleased with it ,but have not worn it long enough to say much more !they are very expensive ,i got mine at a very discounted price ,but now i have one i am not sure i would pay the £250 or there abouts price .i am on the verge of falling out with goretex as i use goretex jackets and trousers every other day for work and have tried various makes/models i have not found any that have stood up to rain all day ,i meen over a 8-10 hour shift .they have all failed badly and the rain has come in somewhere or other.
MagiKelly
Making memories since '67
How do you find the sleeve length Gill? I do fancy one but with my ape like arms I am concerned it would be too short.
Dont you dare even think about buying one. I saw it first and do not want to look like your clone next time we are out canoeing!!!!! 
We are going to have to end up phoning each other to see what each of us is wearing and has with them. Same Duluth packs, same jacket and soon I'll have the same canoe. 
We are going to have to end up phoning each other to see what each of us is wearing and has with them. Same Duluth packs, same jacket and soon I'll have the same canoe. 
Come on guys be origional!
Just cause Uncle Ray has one ...be your own masters!
Just cause Uncle Ray has one ...be your own masters!
Its alright Ive seen something similar anyway, but in realtree!!!
http://www.swedteam.com/index_e.phtml
Go to the collections button and look for the kenton parka!!
http://www.swedteam.com/index_e.phtml
Go to the collections button and look for the kenton parka!!
w00dsmoke said:Come on guys be origional!
Just cause Uncle Ray has one ...be your own masters!
anthonyyy said:
Hey come on guys be fair!
backwoodsman didn't say he was going to buy one, just asked what it was.
If you don't like threads about people who want to know about Mr Mears's kit and where to buy, how good they are etc then fair play to you, that's the benfit of this forum...just don't look
This is one of backwoodsman's first posts on this site....let's be a bit more welcoming and not chastise him just because he wants to know about someone else's gear.
You could say the same about anyones gear...."I want a swandri ranger shirt"......."Oh well Mors and lofty have those so why not be a bit original?"
Not very fair IMO. I have a few items from the woodlore website. Most bought before i found this forum so, as far as i knew that was the only avialable site for 'quality' outdoor items. Of course i know better now and i'm sure that other people will have the same experience.
I work on this principle.....if it is good enough for Ray,Mors and Lofty, then i will never give such an item as hard a life as they do. If it lasts for them, it will last for me too
they are my testers and reviewers.ArkAngel said:Hey come on guys be fair!
backwoodsman didn't say he was going to buy one, just asked what it was.
If you don't like threads about people who want to know about Mr Mears's kit and where to buy, how good they are etc then fair play to you, that's the benfit of this forum...just don't look
This is one of backwoodsman's first posts on this site....let's be a bit more welcoming and not chastise him just because he wants to know about someone else's gear.
You could say the same about anyones gear...."I want a swandri ranger shirt"......."Oh well Mors and lofty have those so why not be a bit original?"
Not very fair IMO. I have a few items from the woodlore website. Most bought before i found this forum so, as far as i knew that was the only avialable site for 'quality' outdoor items. Of course i know better now and i'm sure that other people will have the same experience.
I work on this principle.....if it is good enough for Ray,Mors and Lofty, then i will never give such an item as hard a life as they do. If it lasts for them, it will last for me too
At last, a voice of reason. Rep Sir!
Mike
I bought the mears/swazi tahr last week and I am really impressed, though not yet given it a full outdoor test. The mears/swazi is about the same price as the standard tahr in the UK but has an extra pocket and afew extras. I really like the moleskin style finish on it.
Size wise the large seems roomier than a large swanni ranger shirt (if this comparison helps) and the arms are longer giving plenty of movement. The cuffs look good for keeping out water. edit - (just tested I can wear the jacket comfortably over my swannie!)
Jacket is really long - just above my knees (im 6ft) but can be tucked up to look more 'normal'. Wearing it really feels like you are protected against whatever the weather can throw at you!
Hope this helps
Size wise the large seems roomier than a large swanni ranger shirt (if this comparison helps) and the arms are longer giving plenty of movement. The cuffs look good for keeping out water. edit - (just tested I can wear the jacket comfortably over my swannie!)
Jacket is really long - just above my knees (im 6ft) but can be tucked up to look more 'normal'. Wearing it really feels like you are protected against whatever the weather can throw at you!
Hope this helps
Hi,
Its nice to see Ray using the Swazi gear but he didn't invent it. Don't get turned off simply because the Swazi kit is being popularised by him.
I'm from NZ and have owned and used a Swazi Wapiti jacket for years. It is expensive but so is most high-end gortex clothing.
The jacket I have is a good fit for me (I'm also large and gorilla-like) and has worked and lasted very well.
Remember that this jacket was designed for hunters not back-packers so it is not the lightest jacket around. I assume the Tahr is also fairly heavy.
I'd almost certainly buy another Swazi when my current jacket wears out.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Huon
Its nice to see Ray using the Swazi gear but he didn't invent it. Don't get turned off simply because the Swazi kit is being popularised by him.
I'm from NZ and have owned and used a Swazi Wapiti jacket for years. It is expensive but so is most high-end gortex clothing.
The jacket I have is a good fit for me (I'm also large and gorilla-like) and has worked and lasted very well.
Remember that this jacket was designed for hunters not back-packers so it is not the lightest jacket around. I assume the Tahr is also fairly heavy.
I'd almost certainly buy another Swazi when my current jacket wears out.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Huon
Sky says it's on @ 11.25 Monday night and it was very good, as I watched Uncle Ray I had a hankering for a venison sarny, so be warned.Big John said:It doesn't appear to be repeated this weekend - Top Gear is back. Shame, I was a couple of minutes late starting the recorder last night and though 'no problem will just record it on sunday'
Thanks for guys who stood up for me, Yes it is one of my first posts,
however l have pretty much more experience of the outdoors and survival than most of the people on this forum, done it real time with bullets!!!
l was just interested in the jacket as l had not seen one before , anyway thanks to my post another member contacted me about the said jacket, brand new , only too small for him so l got it for £99, bet you would all of had that one.
Anyway great website, friendly banter is good for you.
Rick
however l have pretty much more experience of the outdoors and survival than most of the people on this forum, done it real time with bullets!!!
l was just interested in the jacket as l had not seen one before , anyway thanks to my post another member contacted me about the said jacket, brand new , only too small for him so l got it for £99, bet you would all of had that one.
Anyway great website, friendly banter is good for you.
Rick
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Alex Thorneycroft-Taylor
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As I mentioned in one of my other posts - I am currently reviewing the Tahr jacket for a UK based importer.
Although I like Rays extra pockets etc - this would make it useless for a person shooting a shotgun as the pocket would catch the butt if the gun of you are right handed.
Interestingly though, the jacket is only available (from what I am aware) from Swazi with a pocket on the left side - so not good for lefties!!
I am out for the first time in it tomorrow doing some pigeon shooting so will see how it goes...
Do like the feel of it though.
Alex
Although I like Rays extra pockets etc - this would make it useless for a person shooting a shotgun as the pocket would catch the butt if the gun of you are right handed.
Interestingly though, the jacket is only available (from what I am aware) from Swazi with a pocket on the left side - so not good for lefties!!
I am out for the first time in it tomorrow doing some pigeon shooting so will see how it goes...
Do like the feel of it though.
Alex
backwoodsman said:
WOW - great value at 99 quid mate.
Are you pleased with it?? It a jacket I quite fancy owning myself - is it as good as it would appear to be?
Cheers,
Phil.
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