SAS Arctic Smock Black

[shep]

Latest version, brand new in wrapper.
I bought it last week and prefer my M65 so it's straight on sale again (for less than I paid! ).
Size 180/104 = 42" chest with plenty of space for woolies underneath.
It's the latest, non-ripstop version with four front pockets, sleeve pockets (right dressing, left pens etc.) Heavy cotton twill in plain black.
The 'arctic' moniker just means it's the same as standard but with a wired hood.
Great bit of kit, £35 inc. p+p.
I'll add photos soon for anyone who doesn't knwo what these look like.

 

[ArkAngel]

Exactly how much room underneath for woolies and the like?

I would love that but SWMBO has just measured my chest at 45" (damn that weight training). I do have a DPM snipers smock for shooting and that is measured at 190/96 and that has a LOT of room in it and i have to roll the sleeves back unless i use the velcro straps.

Cheers

 

[sharp88]

I hate to be a n*b but whats a gaberdine smock to compare to a swanndri or gore-tex? My dad is an ex-serviceman and he always said they just ended up sopping wet in heavy rain. With all due respect to the seller of course :You_Rock_ .

 

[big_swede]

I hate to be a n*b but whats a gaberdine smock to compare to a swanndri or gore-tex? My dad is an ex-serviceman and he always said they just ended up sopping wet in heavy rain. With all due respect to the seller of course :You_Rock_ .

This was probably the rudest post I've ever seen! Why on earth do a comparison in an ad? Set up a new thread instead, if you wonder about what reasons to chose a gabardine smock instead of a swannie or gore-tex. This was just really unnecessary.

And shep, pm sent..

 

[sharp88]

This was probably the rudest post I've ever seen! Why on earth do a comparison in an ad? Set up a new thread instead, if you wonder about what reasons to chose a gabardine smock instead of a swannie or gore-tex. This was just really unnecessary.

And shep, pm sent..

Alright alright kool it brah. Im just interested as to why there so popular is all.

 

[big_swede]

Alright alright kool it brah. Im just interested as to why there so popular is all.

So? Start a new thread? Or try yourself? Common courtesy IMO not to start critising objects for sale...

 

[Eric_Methven]

I hate to be a n*b but whats a gaberdine smock to compare to a swanndri or gore-tex? My dad is an ex-serviceman and he always said they just ended up sopping wet in heavy rain. With all due respect to the seller of course :You_Rock_ .

Hmm.. pity your ex serviceman dad didn't teach you basic manners Master Sharp. It's bad form to hijack an advert with personal criticisms. As others have said, start a new thread and ask your question there please.

Eric

 

[shep]

Here are some pics.

 

[spamel]

I am also an ex serviceman, and I rate Gaberdine or windproof smocks. If it is light rain, an old smock will get wet, but it dries so quickly that it doesn't really matter. Soldiers are supposed to be wet and miserable anyway, that's why they run around shouting a lot, to warm themselves up! Also, sit next to a fire in your goretex jacket. That won't last long! Alternatively, go up The Fan in your Swanni alone. As good as a Swanni is, they don't keep the wind off very well. I'd take a windproof in either case, with good layers underneath, nothing will soak you unless you are in a real downpour. Then, of course, you'd get your waterproofs out. If it is really soaking though, you will sweat away in your goretex jacket and get soaked anyway, so you should be wearing a poncho!

 

[sharp88]

Yeah alright sorry guys, I know when Im in the wrong. Apologies shep. I wont screw up again.

 

[spamel]

Don't worry, most people here won't hold a grudge!