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Looking to buy a vented suite any ideas I've had a look at a few sites but some have sold out.
Thanks
Mark
Thanks
Mark
Another vote for the Old Castle jacket (worn with Kevlar lined trousers).They do feel different to conventional suits and the do snag a bit but I don't have a lot in my apiary for them to catch on .. I like the coolness in the warm weather ... I have the Old Castle Jackets and I like them a lot .. some nice features - pretty much sting proof and the veils are good (I have one hat and one fencing type - both good).
You wll find those who love them and those that don't so you'd be better trying before buying although ... any internet purchase you can always send back.
Looking to buy a vented suite any ideas I've had a look at a few sites but some have sold out.
Thanks
Mark
You put a hive tool in a pocket ? I think that's an instant fail in the BBKA basic exam second only to letting your smoker go out !+1 vote for the Swienty suit. The only two stings I got last year were after the suit was removed. Comfy to wear, only problems I can see are getting the hood is a little tricky to attach (but very nice that the suit will nicely pack into the hood), and it's designed for the right handed beeks as the hive tool pocket is on the wrong side.
Is that a more henious crime than having more than one super full of honey to extract per season?You put a hive tool in a pocket ? I think that's an instant fail in the BBKA basic exam second only to letting your smoker go out !
get one with holes, especially under the armpits.Looking to buy a vented suite any ideas I've had a look at a few sites but some have sold out.
Thanks
Mark
The Ozarmour suit has Velcro wrists and ankles so baggy elastic is not a problem. I wouldn't be without mine in the hot weather.I have a Thornes one. Very happy with it, 4 or 5 years old now and still fine.
My only gripes are elastic it the wrists has let go and for me the arms are a little bit short (I am 6'3") but having said that would buy another one from them if it did fail.
Makes such a massive difference in the mid summer days.
The Old Castle hives one have the velcro wrist tighteners as well ... much better than the elasticated wrist ones that always go slack after a lot of washes (some after very few washes !). Nothing worse than Loose Elastic ...The Ozarmour suit has Velcro wrists and ankles so baggy elastic is not a problem. I wouldn't be without mine in the hot weather.
Oooooooh I wonder why. I bought mine from Oz in 2017No velcro cuffs on mine, Neil.
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