COMPLETED - Hepworth freezer suits and boots (Will Order)

[Gargoyle_Steve (Steve)]

I'm definitely interested .... boots yes please, size 10 thanks and thats a firm order.

Probably interested in a 2 piece suit instead of a one piece due to my being an irregular size - in order to get something that fits my circumference I usually find that most manufacturers assume I must be 6 foot 7 tall.
I'm definitely only 5'7", usually wear 6XL shirts, waist aroiund 130 cm.

Can we get some slightly more specific measurements than M - L - XL - 2XL, etc, perhaps chest, waist, etc in cm's or inches? I'd hate to order and end up with something that really won't fit me, and then have the run around of trying to send it back down south, postage each way again, hoping it fits this time, back and forth until something fits me.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

John / Astronut
how does the size of your husky's compare with your actual shoe size?

and your suit size if you don't mind

Geoff

[astronut (John)]

Hi Geoff, The difference between actual shoe size and the Husky is about one size, also remember that you will want to wear thick socks that will need a little extra room for comfort. I'm 5' 10" and about 100kg and i have a XL size. It has plenty of length as you can see in the pictures and plenty of growing room around the middle I hope this helps. Cheers, John.

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

John / Astronut
how does the size of your husky's compare with your actual shoe size?

and your suit size if you don't mind

Geoff

[Nordo]

Are you saying that you should order your Huskys one size LARGER than your normal shoe size, or one size SMALLER?

Originally Posted by astronut

Hi Geoff, The difference between actual shoe size and the Husky is about one size, also remember that you will want to wear thick socks that will need a little extra room for comfort. I'm 5' 10" and about 100kg and i have a XL size. It has plenty of length as you can see in the pictures and plenty of growing room around the middle I hope this helps. Cheers, John.

[astronut (John)]

John, One size LARGER. John

[Dennis]

Hi Geoff

Amendment to Dennis' Firm Order (Msg #35):

After reading the various posts on sizing (thanks guys), please amend my order as follows:

Suit size: L (height is 5ft 9 ¼in, medium/heavy build, 80kgs).
Boot size: Size 10.

Thanks!

Dennis

Edit: Boot size upgraded to 10.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

some idea for your sizing
sm - pants= 77reg - waist=30" coat chest=34"
med - 87reg 34" 38"
Lge - 97reg 38" 42"
XL - 107reg 42" 46"
2XL - 117reg 46" 50"
3XL - 127reg 50" 54"
and so on - add 10 to the pants and 4 to the jacket for each size up

Use these sizes as a guide to the Full Suit

hope this helps

[astroron (Ron)]

As posted shoe size should be one size larger, so I would like to order size 10 boots.Cheers Ron

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

OK Guys and Gals
have decided freight will probably be about $15 for suits and $10 for boots
so add those costs to your remittance.
if it is a bit less i will donate the residual to Mikes IIS coffers
if it is a bit more - i will ask YOU to send the difference to IIS
if it is a LOT more you can send it to me!

you may now PM me with your FIRM order , name and address details, phone number and maybe your measurements if you like.
I would like moneys on there way to me before Friday so i can place the order as soon as cheques/money orders have a chance to clear early next week
I will PM you all with the payment details
how does that sound?

geoff

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

It's now becoming a lot of effort to save $3 per freezer suit, particularly if it doesn't fit you and you need to exchange it as I did.

CS-John B

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hi Phil

Many thanks for the size comparison, I would presume then that a "M" would fit me nicely then .

Is the two piece suit the same price? If so this is a firm order for the suit. Will PM

Still none the wiser about the Huskies? where can I find them?

Cheers Petra

Originally Posted by acropolite

Just looked at my suit, I'm 5'7" & 80 KG and my suit has a label marked "M". Fitted me nicely when I was 10Kg lighter and still does. The legs are perhaps a tad long but that's no problem. It's around 8 years old so I don't know how that relates to todays models. If that's any guide then I presume M for medium would be right for you Petra (unless they make mens and ladies sizes)............. but please don't blame me if that's the wrong size.....

[Dennis]

Originally Posted by ausastronomer

It's now becoming a lot of effort to save $3 per freezer suit, particularly if it doesn't fit you and you need to exchange it as I did.

CS-John B

Hi John

It appears difficult to source these suits in Brisbane, so to have them handed to me on a plate like this, along with the accolades of those that have used the suits and boots, has been the key purchasing factor for me, not the money saving.

I don't mind paying for the convenience of this, not to mention indulging my laziness in not having to track these down myself!

Cheers

Dennis

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Petra

the price of the two piece is not the same unfortunately
pants are $80 for the small to 5xl range
coat is $90 for the small to 5xl range
prices were listed on first page of this post
sorry
geoff

[astroron (Ron)]

As it is always Sunny up here on Queensland's Sunshine Coast I don't think any shops would carry Freezer Suits and Snow Boots, and to go down to Brisbane to search for them, with the cost of petrol would cost more than the boots, and as Dennis said it saves me a lot of effort which I thank Geoff for.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Ausastronomer
saving a bit more that $3 on the hepworth brand here charlie brown
west gosford store quoted me $207
for the locals here on the coast that don't want to go to sydney to pick one up is a saving of $75 - no small cheese
the brisvegas crew still save $60 - even with freight

PS - local central coast orders do not have to pay the extra freight if they can pick up from here or i happen to be going past your place
geoff

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Thanks Geoff

The price is still good - still not sure where to find the Huskies. Will PM you geoff with order details.

Cheers Petra

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

Petra

the price of the two piece is not the same unfortunately
pants are $80 for the small to 5xl range
coat is $90 for the small to 5xl range
prices were listed on first page of this post
sorry
geoff

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

Geoff,

The money isn't the issue. I am guessing several people will end up ordering the wrong size. I am 5'5" and almost 80kg and ordered a MEDIUM, I take large in just about every other clothing item I own. As it turns out the legs were about a foot too long and my wife could hop in it with me. I had to take it back and order a small size. Sending these things back and forward interstate doesn't sound like fun to me.

I would much prefer to buy the thing from a local dealer and know I can exchange it at a local store 10 mins drive away if it doesn't fit.

FWIW I just sourced the Frontier suits from another supplier in Gosford for $105 plus GST.

I am sure all the interstate people can also source the product from a local outlet and have the comfort that if it doesnt fit you take it back. These aren't eyepieces where 1 size fits all.

CS-John B

[Jupiter]

I am only interested in the Husky boots, and tried to google for them to no avail, does anyone know who makes them, or sells them, I would much rather chase them up for myself too.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Petra

picture of the Husky boots on first page post#10

if you are a size 8 ina shoe they say to order a 9 ( no half sizes - wear 2pr sox)

[Dennis]

Originally Posted by ausastronomer

Geoff,

The money isn't the issue. I am guessing several people will end up ordering the wrong size. I am 5'5" and almost 80kg and ordered a MEDIUM, I take large in just about every other clothing item I own. As it turns out the legs were about a foot too long and my wife could hop in it with me. I had to take it back and order a small size. Sending these things back and forward interstate doesn't sound like fun to me.

I would much prefer to buy the thing from a local dealer and know I can exchange it at a local store 10 mins drive away if it doesn't fit.

>snip
CS-John B

Hello, John

Your words of wisdom (and concern) are heeded - thanks!

In my case, having done a lot of mountaineering and outdoors stuff in the UK and Europe, I have some insight into what fits me in terms of warm weather clothing. Other posts, such as yours, providing us with owner’s experience, help minimise the risk of the wrong size being ordered although obviously it would be more effective to try before you buy.

But, I like the idea of them turning up on the door step, so I'll take the risk and tip me hat to Geoff for organising the gear.

Thanks!

Dennis