Waterproofs for tall fishermen

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Persues

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I've noticed that XL and XXL clothes refers to greater horizontal capacity, as opposed to vertical.

I am 6' 4" and almost 17 stone, and other than my old army gore-tex gear I am really struggling to find something with enough across the shoulders to allow casting, and long enough arms so that the cuffs don't end half way down my forearms :rolleyes:

Anything with enough across the shoulders appears to have an extra foot or two of available (an unnecessary) girth, but I've yet to find anything with the right arm length or that doesn't feel a litte short in the body.

Anyone got any suggestions for the taller angler ?

Attempts to shrink myself in the wash have, thus far, remained unsuccessful...

:)
 
I tried a couple of different waterproof smocks on at Sports & Leisure in Blyth this afternoon.

The XL's were all very short on the sleeves and the XXL's were vast around the middle, but still fell a little short in the sleeve.

Perhaps I'm a strange shape. Or perhaps I'm just strange...

:)
 
Persues said:
I tried a couple of different waterproof smocks on at Sports & Leisure in Blyth this afternoon.

The XL's were all very short on the sleeves and the XXL's were vast around the middle, but still fell a little short in the sleeve.

Perhaps I'm a strange shape. Or perhaps I'm just strange...

:)
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or both
 
hello mate im a similar build 2 yaself. ive struggled with clothing aswell. but ive recently bought myself a fladen xl 1 piece flotation suit and its spot on
 
waterproofs for tall fishermen

waterproofs for tall fishermen

Have you tried the TITAN factory at East Boldon,you can go direct to the factory and ill be amazed if they cant fix you up
 
I'm 6, 5. And 18 1/2 stone. My advice would be keep away from IMAX. As I couldn't bend to reach tackle box etc. I've recently got a Sundridge Crossflow 2pc and a pair of Sundridge sallopettes and u cannot fault them. Total freedom and comfort whilst casting. The hood even comfortably fits! Ha. Honestly m8. At least try some on in shop. Best thing ive ever bought. And I won't go past them. They are a GIANT size. Biggest they do. And they are spot on.
STEVEO
 
Persues said:
I've noticed that XL and XXL clothes refers to greater horizontal capacity, as opposed to vertical.

I am 6' 4" and almost 17 stone, and other than my old army gore-tex gear I am really struggling to find something with enough across the shoulders to allow casting, and long enough arms so that the cuffs don't end half way down my forearms :rolleyes:

Anything with enough across the shoulders appears to have an extra foot or two of available (an unnecessary) girth, but I've yet to find anything with the right arm length or that doesn't feel a litte short in the body.

Anyone got any suggestions for the taller angler ?

Attempts to shrink myself in the wash have, thus far, remained unsuccessful...

:)
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Alright mate

Totally know where you're coming from on this one; I'm 6 ft 3, 13 stone with monkey-boy arms. The Titan smock (cotton) is by far the best fitting piece of kit I've got, looking to try the waterproof/breathable one. Greys also a monkey-boy fit (well my fly fishing jacket is). I use my army issue goretex jacket and trousers sometimes, these are a perfect monkey-boy fit. (Check E bay mate). I've yet to find a floatation suit that is long enough and not wide enough to fit a medium size oil tanker in it.
 
I still have my army goretex so perhaps I'll just put up with looking like a reject action man when I'm fishing - they are an excellent outer shell and very easy to transport; cheap to replace too if necessary.
 
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