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]Lucky the construction site boss was prepared for todays foul weather - balaclava, golves, peaked cap, oilskin mac and thick fisherman socks turned over wellingtons.

Looks spooky but in ideal conditions at night!

Beautiful Photos.....Many Thanks

That black Oilskin Mac looks wonderful

hotwilly wrote: July 11th, 2020, 7:17 am That black Oilskin Mac looks wonderful

Have a few more but thats best fit for me and correctly sits slightly above wellies to show turned to best effect!

raincape wrote: July 11th, 2020, 8:51 am

hotwilly wrote: July 11th, 2020, 7:17 am That black Oilskin Mac looks wonderful

Have a few more but thats best fit for me and correctly sits slightly above wellies to show turned to best effect!

Really looks good
Can you still buy Proper Oilskins or has nylon / PU replaced it?
Imagine fishing port chandlers would be a good place to look

You not tried that well known auction site?

raincape wrote: July 11th, 2020, 1:07 pm You not tried that well known auction site?

I have looked at that certain site but when I check details they end up mentioning PVC, I was / am under the impression that original oilskins are oiled sailcloth
I'm guessing that modern materials including PVC/PU / nylon/ vortex etc have taken over from original fabrics

Had been raining so was "horned up" to get into gear and do some pics - sorry this is a close one but you can see I fade into background!

I think those photos are great, only wish it was me in that gear. Cyclecape.