Linda Cawley

[Monsieur Abeille]

I'd suggest going cheap(ish) initially, all in one or seperates. Then once you have your bees and are convinced you will be keeping them, you will probably want a second suit for interested friends so splash out on a good one (sheriff or bbwear) for yourself. I still use my 5 year old ebay one one occasions, and it works fine, but much prefer my normal bbwear.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

I'd advise a full suit especially for a beginner. I bought a Buzz beekeeping suit years ago off fleabay at a very reasonable price, still have it as a spare.

 

[pargyle]

Well Guys ... all tis great advice and she's not listening ... last activity two minutes after the original post ... hope she comes back ! Still ... all grist to the mill - plenty of other would be beekeepers about - although we've had the debate about clothing a few times before ...

 

[mintmoth]

Well Guys ... all tis great advice and she's not listening ... last activity two minutes after the original post ... hope she comes back ! Still ... all grist to the mill - plenty of other would be beekeepers about - although we've had the debate about clothing a few times before ...

Yes, indeed. We may not always make a comment to let you know we're here, but I, for one find these sorts of threads very useful. So thanks to everyone who takes the trouble to answer beginner questions

 

[beeno]

I think a detachable hood hood is a must have feature
My washing machine eats hoods (even tucked inside the overall) so a hood which zips off for hand washing is a boon
I've also found that the more expensive the suit the better the vision through the veil