Freezer suits - I got my order in.., have you ?

[astropolak (Joe)]

Guys
I have placed my order for Freezer Suit high back trousers with Geoff (GTB_an_Owl)
I suggest if anyone wants to place orders now is the time as he is compiling the order to his suppliers...

Joe

[gb_astro]

Welcome to the Michelin Man club Joe.

These suits are really excellent.
Cold is just not a problem when you have one on.

gb.

[Rodstar (Rod)]

Nothing beats the familiar rustle of freezer suit thighs, swishing on the observing field.

Welcome to the club, Joe. You will definitely not find any coma in Geoff's supplies!!

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

yes Joe

i will delay the Hepworths order till friday to give others a chance to order and send payment by thursday ( not that i am expecting any mind)

so folks - if you have been thinking about those cold nites observing - now is a very good time to make sure they are warm

i can not say when my next order will happen - and i don't have a lot in stock at the moment

geoff

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Stacey - Joe

goodies ordered Thursday - will be here mid next week i guess

we were lucky - they had stock of what we wanted

apparently stock was limited over the xmas period and not expected to be replenished till the end of the month

James - if you are listening - your order will be shipped as soon as i can box it after delivery next week
you may, and i say may , just get it friday if all goes well

geoff

[Octane (Humayun)]

You're a gem, Geoff.

I honestly have no idea how I survived prior to obtaining my suit from you.

I don't know how I used to do it.

H

[Rick Petrie]

I can only vouch for all the above comments.
A night out viewing in the cold is now a confortable warm experience after getting mine last year.
Welcome Joe,James and Stacey to the club.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

thanks for the testimonials boys

i guess it is becoming a club of sorts

(not as big a club as i would like - but one i am sure glad to belong to}

geoff

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

have even slept in mine a few times when on astro camps on minus degree nights. Not a good idea for those with any degree of incontinence

[that_guy (Tony)]

I'm too cheap to buy Freezer suits :\ I go layers and that keeps me warm at -2 degrees Celsius

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Tony - as long as you don't put on too much weight - these suits will last you ten years or more

that works out at $16.50 per Winter

ONE - just One, trip to Ilford for the star party, convinced me that these things are more important than even your first serious eyepiece purchase



geoff

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Stacey and Joe

stock arrived to-day

will bring them to the next PC nite (or let me know if you want to pay for delivery before then )

geoff

[Rodstar (Rod)]

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

ONE - just One, trip to Ilford for the star party, convinced me that these things are more important than even your first serious eyepiece purchase



geoff

I was there that trip, Geoff, I remememememembrrrrrrrrr

Wearing layers is, in IMO, a mistake in the depths of winter. I do not like the feeling of being "pressed in". I prefer the "freedom" of wearing my freezer suit with nothing underneath but a pair of undies - it may look clumsy, but it feels great.

I value my freezer suit more than my Naglers or my Ethos eyepiece. It makes observing in winter an absolute joy.

I consider these things to be on the "essentials" list for pursuing our Most Noble Hobby.

[gb_astro]

Rod, if you can't get your naglers in there as well you might need to go up a size.

gb.

[Octane (Humayun)]

Once again, I'm not sure how I managed to spend 3 nights in a row in -7 degrees weather up at Zane Hammond's a few years ago. When I got home, I was sick for one week straight. That would not have happened if I had a freezer suit at the time.

Arthur, I've also slept in mine on many occasions. It's so, so comfortable.

H

[jamespierce (James)]

Can't wait Geoff !

[jamespierce (James)]

And they are here, sizing is about right, my suit is loose, but the right length (I guess your average freezer worker is packing a few more kg than me) - the Mediums are spot on for Alex too... They are physically huge to store! I hadn't factored in that. Looking forward to a cold night so we can shuffle around toasty and warm, the cold has driven us inside quite a few times in 2010 but not more !

PS: Does anyone use the hoods ? They seem kinda arkward.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Gee - that was good service from aus post James

glad the fit is right
a little bigger - especially round the waist - will be better in time -TRUST ME

how is the fit of the boots ?

just a tip - never store them where they will get extremely hot ( on the back window of the car for example)

on the really really cold nites you will apreciate the hoods - but we all generally just wear beanies

can't wait to hear a report of your first cold nites observing

geoff

[jamespierce (James)]

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

Gee - that was good service from aus post James

glad the fit is right
a little bigger - especially round the waist - will be better in time -TRUST ME

how is the fit of the boots ?

just a tip - never store them where they will get extremely hot ( on the back window of the car for example)

on the really really cold nites you will apreciate the hoods - but we all generally just wear beanies

can't wait to hear a report of your first cold nites observing

geoff

The fit on the boots is fine, snug so wouldn't be wearing any thick socks inside them, but don't need to either. Compared to the suits they are quite sleek ! We'll be out observing at new moon at the end of the month, but hopefully it's not TOO cold by then, mind you - it got cold enough over new years a few nights.

[Octane (Humayun)]

I use the hood all the time.

I wear a balaclava and beanie underneath, too.

H