COMPLETED - Hepworth freezer suits and boots (Will Order) - Page 4

Gargoyle_Steve (Steve) · #61 01-08-2006, 08:17 PM

Geoff given the new info on boot sizing, etc, I'll consider my options and pm you in the next day or so.

As per Dennis's comment above .... I live on the Sunshine Coast, in the Sunshine State, and in my 42 years of life I have never even seen this mythical snow, as far as I know there is none of it within a thousand miles, give or take, of here so chasing up ski shops, etc .... forget it!

I too am grateful and pleased that Geoff has taken this on board and is willing to help out others here.
Steve

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #62 01-08-2006, 11:44 PM

any one worried about the legs being a bit long in the suits (which they very well may be depending on your build) should consider the option of mix and matching the sizes in the pants and coats'

as posted - please refer to the sizing example supplied by the very helpful lady at Hepworth's

i'm pretty sure the legs in whatever suit i order will be a little long - but i am allready thinking about what i can use a "little fold" for
1) stubbie holder
2) eyepiece compartments
3) torch pocket
4) stubbie holder
5) mars bar pocket
6) did i mention stubbie holder?

I really would like to know what firm orders we have by Wednesday nite if you could

thanks geoff

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #63 02-08-2006, 04:27 PM

last chance for orders is to-nite! Wednesday

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #64 02-08-2006, 07:35 PM

NEVER to be repeated again at these prices!

RB (Andrew) · #65 02-08-2006, 08:59 PM

Just PMed you Geoff with my order.

Cheers.

lost_in_space · #66 02-08-2006, 11:06 PM

PM'd you with an order Geoff

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #67 02-08-2006, 11:47 PM

Last call - anyone?

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #68 03-08-2006, 10:54 AM

orders now CLOSED

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #69 08-08-2006, 05:06 PM

ordered and payed for 4 suits and 6 pr boots, to-day gentlemens
they will be with you shortly (as soon as i can anyway)

geoff

astroron (Ron) · #70 08-08-2006, 05:22 PM

Looking forward to mine

Geoff

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #71 10-08-2006, 03:20 PM

Ok gentlemen

your parcels have been dropped off at the post office here, and i guess should start their journey to-morrow or overnite.

the suits are navy blue with yellow panels and reflector strip on the top - very smick!
my xl fits me great - even better if i could lose a few pounds round the middle - legs and arms are a good length
boots feel real comfy

no more cold or early nites for us fella's now - enjoy

Andrew - let me know whether you want to pick yours up or leave till our observing nite at kulnura/mangrove

geoff

Dennis · #72 14-08-2006, 09:33 AM

Hi Geoff

The parcel arrived safe and sound – very professional packaging.

The suit fits perfectly – like the proverbial glove. All I need now are some of those 0 deg C nights to test it out in. The freedom of movement within the suit is much better that I had imagined, I was expecting the material stiffness to be a minor issue.

Thanks heaps for your efforts in ordering, packaging and posting these – much appreciated.

Cheers

Dennis

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #73 14-08-2006, 09:42 AM

Great Dennis

the suits are good, eh!
how were the boots?

geoff

spacezebra (Petra) · #74 14-08-2006, 06:27 PM

Hey Geoff

I look forward to the next order that you do.

Cheers Petra

astroron (Ron) · #75 14-08-2006, 06:28 PM

The Boots are good but I could have gone with size eleven as they will not allow two pairs of socks, they are a small size ten but hopefully will be warm enough with one pair

astronut (John) · #76 14-08-2006, 06:43 PM

Hi Ron, I use these boots in -5 to -6 temps and I've found one good pair of thick socks is enough.

Quote:

Originally Posted by astroron

The Boots are good but I could have gone with size eleven as they will not allow two pairs of socks, they are a small size ten but hopefully will be warm enough with one pair

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #77 14-08-2006, 06:52 PM

mine just fit too!
but i reckon one pair of socks wll be enough and when the wool sits down a bit they will be perfect
don't forget to cut your toenails too! he he!

astroron (Ron) · #78 14-08-2006, 11:51 PM

I have just come in from observing since 19:00, finished 23:15, had a great night, observed quite a few galaxies, Seeing 7-10 trans 7-10. Supernova in Ngc 5587 seen at mag 13? galaxy was just visible but was low down and has a given mag of 12.5.No I did not discover it

The boots were fantastic temp down to 6deg and I was sitting for most of the time and my feet are warm as toast.

This weekend is suposed to get a bit chillie so they should get a good test

Good onya Geoff!

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #79 15-08-2006, 12:27 AM

thats great news
actually i was thinking that if we went up another size in the boots to what we did, maybe we would have needed 3 pr socks

astroron (Ron) · #80 15-08-2006, 12:32 AM

Geoff there is no room in these boots for another pair of socks, but it doesn't matter they are so comfortable.