pistolpete
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My zip is so tired on my hi viz I think it needs to be retired. Its replacement needs to have zip pockets too. Where to start looking. Is the CDJ stuff worth the money? Thanks.
New Hi viz
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SibeliusMB
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I quite love my vest from Equisafety, nice quality for the price (and with zip pockets). Haven't seen their jackets myself yet.
Pippity
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Are you looking for a jacket or a waistcoat? V-Bandz stuff is generally excellent quality and a really good price.
MiJodsR2BlinkinTite
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As one who will ONLY wear hi-viz gear, end of, I'm sick of being ripped off by the "equestrian" label and seeing sub-standard rubbish "Made in China" that is advertised as being waterproof but if you are out in anything more than a gentle piddle you get soaking wet!
I look for "workwear" now. Difficult for me as I'm a small size, but you can get some good stuff if you go around the farm outlets and/or look on-line.
I look for "workwear" now. Difficult for me as I'm a small size, but you can get some good stuff if you go around the farm outlets and/or look on-line.
Widgeon
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Ooh, now I've just bought a new workwear coat in LADY fit! It was £30 and oh boy was I excited. Haven't worn it in the rain yet but it looks sturdy as any workwear, and it actually FITS rather than looking like I'm wearing a hi-viz sack. Here's the link. They do a lined "winter" one or the lighter weight one (which is what I bought, and it's well thick enough for riding - I guess if you were standing around on site all day then you'd want the extra padding).
I'm a size 10/12 on top, but I have big shoulders. I kept the medium in the end, even though I ideally could've done with an extra inch across the shoulders. The large was just a bit too big all over and I am vain.
https://gsworkwear.com/collections/...s-hi-vis-winter-jacket?variant=39253981790287
https://gsworkwear.com/products/portwest-ladies-hi-vis-breathable-jacket-lw70?variant=15757355253803
Pippity
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Difficult if you're a large size, as well! Wide enough for my boobs means it's too long to ride in. I have a fleece jacket with zip-off sleeves that works well, but my attempts at finding a padded gilet never worked and I eventually had to go equestrian for that.
Most of the time, though, I just wear workwear t-shirts, long-sleeved t-shirts or hoodies. Downside is a lack of pockets, but I have enough riding tights with a thigh pocket that I get by.
pistolpete
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Thank you. I want those coats too now! Was thinking of just a tabard type thing but agree quality often so poor.