NFR Let's talk "slicks".

Jim in Anacortes · Nov 3, 2022

Days like today, where driving, cold rain persists, for hours on end ...the subject of "slicks" seems to be appropriate. I'm not talking about breathable, cortex outer shell stuff, I'm talking about "slicks"...... Of course Grundens is the standard of the industry. However, I would like to endorse the brand "Granyte storm gear" that is sold at my local "Farm and Ranch" store. These slicks are lightweight, durable and have nice pocket features and are about half the price of Grundens. I started this thread in hopes of learning more about the world of "slicks". Any input would be much appreciated. cheers, Jim

G_Smolt · Nov 3, 2022

Guy Cotten.

Last word in non-breathable raingear, IMO.

I always use my goretex, tho. Even in the rainforest, I don't really have issues with it not keeping me dry.

O' Clarkii Stomias · Nov 4, 2022

Unless bar oil and sawgas is involved, Gore Tex for me.

_WW_ · Nov 4, 2022

Jim in Anacortes said:
Days like today, where driving, cold rain persists, for hours on end

Pretty tough to beat a roof over your head.

mtskibum16 · Nov 4, 2022

I got some granyte stormgear bibs and jacket for tuna last season at the local farm and ranch store. I've been pretty impressed at about $35/item. Highly recommended for occasional use especially for activities that may damage my nicer rain wear.

TicTokCroc · Nov 4, 2022

I'm in the market for some serious rain wear. I'll check out the granyte brand. Also Costco has a high vis rain suit right now for $50 that my dad just bought, I was liking the high vis because I would be using this for mushroom hunting among other things.

Salmo_g · Nov 4, 2022

Slicks were called "oilskins" on the boat. I do have one old Grundens, but I've got a full set of Helly Hanson. They are not light; they are not breathable, but they are completely waterproof. The thing I find is that both the Grunens and Helly Hanson hoods were designed for pinhead sized Norwegians, so I've found it best to team them up with a waterproof Sou'wester.

creekx · Nov 4, 2022

When you say 'slick' on a fly fishing forum...

kerrys · Nov 4, 2022

Salmo_g said:
Slicks were called "oilskins" on the boat. I do have one old Grundens, but I've got a full set of Helly Hanson. They are not light; they are not breathable, but they are completely waterproof. The thing I find is that both the Grunens and Helly Hanson hoods were designed for pinhead sized Norwegians, so I've found it best to team them up with a waterproof Sou'wester.

Norwegians have square heads not pin heads. Sheesh, some people.

Mossback · Nov 4, 2022

kerrys said:
Norwegians have square heads not pin heads. Sheesh, some people.

Those are blockheaded Danes...
Swedes are Norwegians with their brains blown out.

HauntedByWaters · Nov 4, 2022

G_Smolt said:
Guy Cotten.

Last word in non-breathable raingear, IMO.

I always use my goretex, tho. Even in the rainforest, I don't really have issues with it not keeping me dry.

Guy Cotten looks good from what I have seen but never owned it.

I agree on Goretex. It seems they patented it and perfected it and everything else comes in at a distant second.