RandomLemming 0 #1 November 24, 2006 Hi all, I've just bought an awesome second hand rig, so I'm trying to find some cold weather gear so that I can jump it. If anyone could advise where I can find the following in the UK, preferably London, I would be very greatful: Surgical gloves suitable for going under my regular gloves Silk balaclava Decent long thermal underwear suitable for jumping That's pretty much everything I can think of at this point, but if I've missed anything, pointers to that would be appreciated too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #2 November 24, 2006 Blacks Cotswold Outdoors Milletts Snow & RockSkydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomLemming 0 #3 November 24, 2006 Thanks much - There is a monster blacks near where I will be later today. Hopefully they sell silk underwear :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #4 November 24, 2006 QuoteThanks much - There is a monster blacks near where I will be later today. Hopefully they sell silk underwear :) Craig is very thorough isn't he?! One thing I would fully recommend is silk glove liners - they are for winners. I am not such a fan of the surgical gloves - I know plenty of people like them but it just looks a bit dodgy... *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,257 #5 November 24, 2006 Hi, now I don't know a huge amount about cold weather gear (so take this with a grain of salt) but I do have an awesome top that works for me from Icebreaker. Its made from Merino wool and they do everything from base to outer layers. I've got a base/mid layer top and it is the warmest thing I've ever owned. Its almost as thin as a decent cotton T-shirt but insulates better than my heaviest jumper. Perfect way to stay warm and not look like Michelin man IMO(Oh yeah, and it won't start to smell even after its been worn non stop for an entire long weekend)Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomLemming 0 #6 November 24, 2006 Stunning - I'd not heard of them, thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #7 November 24, 2006 QuoteSurgical gloves suitable for going under my regular gloves joking apart... petrol forecourts generally have a whole stash of free thin plastic gloves you can use in a pinch... not personally my cup of tea but I know others who swear by them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #8 November 24, 2006 QuoteCraig is very thorough isn't he?! Then how come I forgot Field and Trek! :-PSkydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wonder2006 0 #9 November 24, 2006 I've got the ice breaker top and the icebreaker glove liners. Highly recommended. Regular gloves don't cut it though - unless they don't allow any wind through. Would get a Buff instead of the balaclava - more versatile and can be worn almost like a balaclava. Available from all the stores Craig mentioned. It really isn't that cold tho (yet!) - main things you need to protect are hand, feet and head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brabzzz 0 #10 November 24, 2006 Blacks ha(s/d?) a 20% off sale. Join quidco and buy online..and get another 8% off. They do some ok gear, depending what you're after! Look into buffalo gear too. Looks a bit gay, but is windproof and very warm. --------------------------------------- Ex-University of Bristol Skydiving Club www.skydivebristoluni.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
za_skydiver 0 #11 November 24, 2006 QuoteQuoteCraig is very thorough isn't he?! Then how come I forgot Field and Trek! :-P Also forgot "The North Face" at bottom of Covent Garden. That's where i got my thermals from...Some dream of flying, i live the dream... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #12 November 24, 2006 Silk is very, very, very old school. Look into thin windstopper gloves. Or winter grade Newman's. For body warnth, look for polypro lycra type items. If you want to go all aout, check those out: http://www.velogear.com/prodinfo.asp?number=A+CAW Wool is still hard to beat, but a brushe polypro with fleecy base layer will work great. Cycling gear is great for that since its also low bulk and tight fitting to fit under tight jumpsuits.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katherine 0 #13 November 25, 2006 Quote Would get a Buff instead of the balaclava - more versatile and can be worn almost like a balaclava. . Go for both! Double layres on the face are SO much better than just a buff. (yes it really is that cold now!)Leeds University Skydiving Club www.skydiveleeds.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomLemming 0 #14 November 25, 2006 I picked up a buff last week. I tried a balaclava on at Blacks today, but I couldn't get my glasses on under it which is a pain. I'll have to hope Buff + lid are enough. I'm going to have to go and try another blacks though because the one at bluewater had no long underclothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #15 November 26, 2006 Try M&S... they sell very cheap thermals. Nice and toasty Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomLemming 0 #16 November 28, 2006 Has anyone heard of a brand of base layer clothes named Ice Breaker ? They are apparently made from merino wool. Edited to add - Read posts above and found mention of this. Doh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #17 November 28, 2006 You could also try motorcycle city or similar..Silk under gloves balaclavas etc etc.CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendragon 1 #18 November 28, 2006 Best outdoor shop is Peglers. It's not in London (it's actually Arundel) but the guys actually know what they're talking about and have an excellent mail order service. Dave Pegler is the guy I always speak to (and a very competent high-altitude mountaineer and ice climber), although any of the guys in the shops there are very current outdoor enthusiasts. www.peglers.co.uk-- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
