My 1st Suit

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Bees tend to walk upwards, witness what happens with a 'Taronov' board, and for that reason I have always tucked my suit legs into my Hunter (bought at local 'Charlies' store) wellies that have a handy strap and buckle arrangement at the top which ensures no downward access for any fallen bees.
Before I could afford the luxury of wellington boots and a full bee suit I found simple cycle clips a great help, tucking the bottom of trousers into socks also worked but they always seemed to find the ankle that way ;). Now that I can afford both of those luxuries I can no longer wear welly boots at all, elastic bands and elasticated ankles work well enough these days, I seem to get very few stings at all now I have got older. Maybe the bees are kinder than they used to be :unsure:??
 
Buy the best you can afford from a good supplier. If the bees can sting through then your confidence will go quickly! A good suit will last you 20 years!
I got myself a Sheriff in 2000 and it is still going strong. I sent it back a few years ago as the zip on the hood had gone. It was back in 10 days as good as new. I would go back to Sheriff in a heart beat.
 

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