Area Representative Nick Chan Posted September 26, 2008 Area Representative Share Posted September 26, 2008 Following a conversation with Martin Sargeant at Aintree during the initial terrible wet conditions, Martin was asking about our waterproof oversuits which seem ideal for sprinters (where the marshalls at Aintree allowed them to be worn as long as the cuffs (neck/wrists/ankles) could be seen as this did not compromise the fireproof safety of the suit underneath) or general blatting use esp. if you aeroscreen in bad weather as a few of do. Is anyone interested if we organise a Bulk Buy of a couple of suits that Trish can get hold of? Quality-wise, they are very similar but we may be able to get a better price on the cheaper model as the supplier has already said 11 suits for the price of 10, 22 suits for the price of 20 or 42 suits for the price of 36. We would have to add VAT and carriage to the deal but I am looking at around £24 for the cheaper suit or around £29 for the more expensive one. Once I had final numbers I would show the prices we had obtained so everyone is kept informed but I reckon they are close to the above figures. Here's the email I sent to Martin with the links to the websites : ---- Original Message ----- From: Nicholas Chan To: martin sargeant Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 11:32 PM Subject: Re: Wet suits for the 7..... Hi Martin, Sorry I forgot to get back to you on this one! Trish has spoken to a couple of companies that supply their business and we can organise a bulkbuy on the following two products : www.lewisgear.com supply an Atlantic suit for RRP £39.99 Atlantic Suit for around £29 www.motohart.co.uk have a Hyrda suit for RRP £34.99 Hydra suit for around £24 They are very similar with taped seams and I have got one of each for anyone to have a good look at. The deal would depend entirely on the numbers we gathered but we would target £25 per suit. My one that I had on at Aintree is the Lewis Gear one and is excellent and totally waterproof. I expect the Hydra suit is similar for waterproofing but we haven't had any chance to try it out in wet conditions (its been sunny and dry since we had it...) As a comparison, the yellow and black suit Trish and Colin Heseltine were wearing over their overalls were about £10-12 from Aldi a couple of years ago and a much lighter and less substantial product. They are more akin to a shower suit and I have certainly got wet in mine when I did a European trip last year. I am not sure how best to circulate this one so feel free to pass the details round to the likes of Tam & Michael Calvert and anyone else as you see fit. Cheers Nick NOTE : the £25 figure in the email is now revised as the Atlantic suits are more expensive and have less discount but I will see I can do when the final numbers are counted up. ----- Sevenless for the moment - but then who knows! Edited by - Nick Chan on 26 Sep 2008 18:22:32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted September 26, 2008 Author Area Representative Share Posted September 26, 2008 If we have an order made up fairly quickly, say, by the end of next week, Trish reckons they would be available for distribution at the Anglesey event - not that we expect any rain in Wales... in October.... I will measure the dimensions of the suits over here and post the details and size so people can gauge which size seems appropriate Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted September 26, 2008 Author Area Representative Share Posted September 26, 2008 Size and dimensions of our suits are : ATLANTIS SUIT - XXL Inside Leg - 31 inches Waist - 42 inches with belt Underarm - 24 inches Neck - 18 inches Length (base of neck to end of trouser) - 66 inches HYDRA SUIT - Size 40 (or Medium) - TC is a size 14 and it fits her fine Inside Leg - 29 inches Elasticated Waist - 42 inches expanded - 30 inches unexpanded Underarm - 21 inches Neck - 16 inches Length (base of neck to end of trouser) - 62 inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Mcalvert Posted September 26, 2008 Leadership Team Share Posted September 26, 2008 Yes please x2 for the Drowned Rat Racers! Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S. Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks for this Nick&Trish 2 please in er Large we think. (The mediums look OK but a bit short in the leg especially when sat legs outstretched in the car) Our preference would be for the cheaper Hydra suit. it looks good on the web link and also we're skint 😬 Class 4 Zetec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted September 26, 2008 Support Team Share Posted September 26, 2008 Yes please for the rest of DRR. Cheaper one (Hydra) is fine but we are happy to go for whichever the majority choose. Size large for me and a small for Gill. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clawhammer Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Yes please Nick, 1 No Large for me please. Either will do, I would have to pick mine up at the awards do. Robin SUPERLIGHT 176. PINK LIPS AND BITS *redface* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Willoughby Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Hi Nick This sounds great - I'll have a large of either, please. I'm not going to Anglesey so would be grateful if I could collect at the awards lunch. Thanks Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Heseltine Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Nick, Large for me please. Pref Lewis. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offspring Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Yes please Nick. Not sure on the size though, would an XL be ok for a 6'2" person? I'd better measure myself tonight. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve and casper Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Nick/Trish I would be interested in either but happy to pay for the more expensive if required.Im 6ft 44 chest i guess over the overall and 33 inch leg Is that an xxl.Whichever Ill have one,options on colour available? Many Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted September 29, 2008 Author Area Representative Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hi All, Unless specified otherwise I will gather the numbers for the Hydra suit. Trish mentioned that she has been speaking to the Lewes rep today and he won't be able to get the order back to us until mid November at the earliest with the poor summer generating record sales. Colin tried my XXL suit for size yesterday and is amending his order from Large to XXL as well - I suppose it does allow for additional layers underneath (coat / fleece) when used for general road use. There is no option on colour I think, both are black... Cheers Nick ----- Back in a BEC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV Gary Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Nick Put me down for a hydra suit - XXL sound about right for me Cheers Gary The lead dog always gets the best view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Nick I'll have a fat git size 😳 Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offspring Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Nick, Just been measured, better make mine a XXL . Thanks Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laddie Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Nick Could you put me down for an XL please. Alistair.......No way you are XXL......tall yes, but skinny! Enjoy, Mike (aka VII SVN) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offspring Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Afraid so Mike, according to Nick's XXL size dimensions, it should be a good fit 😳 Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal mickey Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Nick, put me down for a large(xxl) please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve and casper Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Nick Good be agood little earner by the popularity,mind you its freezing and monstrous outside so good timing me thinks Cheers and jealous potential future blackbird powered car owner !! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted October 3, 2008 Author Area Representative Share Posted October 3, 2008 Right, summary of the orders are : Tam Calvert TBC Mike Calvert TBC Martin Sargeant Large Hydra Julie Sargeant Large Hydra Shaun Elwell Large Hydra Gill Elwell Small Hydra Robin Brackett Large Hydra Andrew Willoughby Large Hydra Mike Burnham X-Large Hydra Neil Gilby X-Large Hydra Alistair Gibbins XX-Large Hydra Steve Unwin XX-Large Hydra Gary Frost XX-Large Hydra Malcolm Hickey XX-Large Hydra Mike Riley XX-Large Hydra Colin Hesletine X-Large Atlantis Unless stated otherwise, I have gone for the Hyrda suit as they offer a proper BB discount and can supply sooner than the Atlantis one. I think I have got Mike and Alistair's surnames correct but not a problem either way. I just need to get Mike & Tam's size requirements plus anyone else who joins in today and then we can get the order off. Cheers Nick ----- Back in a BEC! Edited by - Nick Chan on 3 Oct 2008 12:04:13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted October 3, 2008 Author Area Representative Share Posted October 3, 2008 Mike & Tam, Can you post up your suit size requirements for me, please? Thanks Nick ----- Back in a BEC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offspring Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 My surname is correct 😶🌫️ Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S. Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Nice one Nick When do you want the dosh? Any chance of these for Anglesy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laddie Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Nick, You seem to have left me off the list But then I didn't put my proper name on my order...... Mike Burnham Enjoy, Mike (aka VII SVN) Unless you think I am "mike vickers" Edited by - The Laddie on 3 Oct 2008 09:26:39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clawhammer Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Cheers Nick & Trish Let Me know how you want the money and when. Robin SUPERLIGHT 176. PINK LIPS AND BITS *redface* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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