Bee suit

[Poly Hive]

I m posting this to highlight that there are sometimes cheaper ways to go about things. I saw on social media an advert for a ventilated bee suit from a company in Pakistan for £40. Initially, I thought it was a typo but some ten days later from making the order I haver a rather nice three layer well made suit with two hive tool pockets two breast pockets and two normal ones. The only issue is they advised a double xl and it's really a bit big but it felt lovely last Wednesday at 28C here to feel the air moving through the material. I will happily give out the addy if wanted.

PH

 

[Erichalfbee]

I will happily give out the addy if wanted.

Yes please do

 

[pargyle]

Does the Bombay basher come with it as well ? Looks like it needs something to keep the mesh away from your face ... otherwise looks quite well made fot that price.

 

[Ian123]

Zulu’s thousands of them!

 

[pargyle]

Zulu’s thousands of them!

Not a lot of people know that ....

 

[RichardK]

I will happily give out the addy if wanted.

PH

I'm on the lookout for a new suit so would love a link to the supplier please. Have you tried it in earnest as yet?

 

[Poly Hive]

In earnest no as the day I tried it being so hot (28C) the girls were very well behaved. Whether it is sting proof remains to be seen. I wear a circular helmet under any veil as I hate my nose and ears catching it. But for the price?

Dani can I put the link to the website up or just via pm?

PH

 

[Erichalfbee]

In earnest no as the day I tried it being so hot (28C) the girls were very well behaved. Whether it is sting proof remains to be seen. I wear a circular helmet under any veil as I hate my nose and ears catching it. But for the price?

Dani can I put the link to the website up or just via pm?

PH

Put it up here unless it’s your company

 

[Wilco]

And also your height so we can get an estimate on the sizing!

 

[Poly Hive]

I have no monetary interest at all. When you contact them they will email you a size chart and if you have specific wants they will cater for that too or so they told me.
https://boulivobeekeeping.com/
PH

 

[RichardK]

In earnest no as the day I tried it being so hot (28C) the girls were very well behaved. Whether it is sting proof remains to be seen.

Would you mind visiting your hive, really winding them up, then reporting back on performance?!

 

[Erichalfbee]

Would you mind visiting your hive, really winding them up, then reporting back on performance?!

Or you could offer to test drive?
Give the chap a break. He’s passing on the recommendation

 

[RichardK]

Or you could offer to test drive?
Give the chap a break. He’s passing on the recommendation

I'm only having a laugh! That said, I'd be happy to test drive, must be better than my current suit!

To be honest I'm more likely to go with a Swienty Breeze as I just want to feel confident in my suit.

 

[Erichalfbee]

I must admit there have been times in the heat I’d have loved an airy suit. I can’t imagine how commercial keepers manage.

 

[Poly Hive]

Well, it never rains but it pours. My apiary landowner died unexpectedly last night at a mere 46 and my joiner has just informed me that he is now covid positive and he was here on Friday so off for a test we go.

 

[RichardK]

The only issue is they advised a double xl and it's really a bit big but it felt lovely last Wednesday at 28C here to feel the air moving through the material. I will happily give out the addy if wanted.

PH

I'm considering having a punt myself with this suit. Can I ask:

• what is the clearance space like between nose and mesh veil? Is it bad and hence why you are wearing a hat in the picture?
• the double XL looks pretty good to me - how tall are you?

Many thanks.

 

[Poly Hive]

I'm 6 feet and I started using a circular bee hat some years ago to stop the wind pressing the veil against my face as I hate being stung there. The company will happily email you a size guide and also discuss any particular requirements.

PH

 

[understanding_bees]

what is the clearance space like between nose and mesh veil? Is it bad and hence why you are wearing a hat in the picture?

There was a discussion on this forum titled "First sting of the year", in which I contributed response #39 on Dec 4th 2020. If you use the forum "search" function for that discussion thread, I hope that you may find that entry helpful.

 

[North End Bees]

https://beekeepingforum.co.uk/threads/first-sting-of-the-year.49227/post-739361

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

better than a sting on the plums whilst collecting a swarm from a tree I suppose