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AQHA123
Reg. Nov 2010
Posted 2011-01-31 10:50 AM (#129556)
Subject: which rain slicker to get??


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I tore my rain slicker on a barbed wire fence, its time for a new one.  What the best kind to get???
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GRNMCHNEDAZE
Reg. Mar 2010
Posted 2011-01-31 10:55 AM (#129557 - in reply to #129556)
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I purchased one of these:

http://www.tackwholesale.com/duster-australian-stockmans-skin-p-848.html

It has been awesome.

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Painted Horse
Reg. May 2005
Posted 2011-01-31 11:58 AM (#129559 - in reply to #129556)
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There alot of choices out there, and what best serves you will have to be decided by you.

The Oil Skin listed above is a great price for real oil skin and they do work well.  Oil skin is a little more bulky that nylon or pvc slicker. It will be a little more warmer and possible has a snap or sip in liner if more warmth is needed.

I often carry a light nylon 3/4 length coat.  it's easy to roll up behind the cantle, easy to reach around pull out and shake out and put on while I'm still in the saddle. It will keep most of me dry during a summer thunder shower. But the short length doesn protect all of my legs or  very much of the saddle.

Full length duster protect all of your legs and the saddle, But are a little more bulky.

Muddy Creek Rain gear makes  quality rain gear products. they are of the light weight material that is designed to keep you dry.  but they are not going to the same warmth that a tru oil skin duster has. But they are much lighter and easier to pack.  And based on the price of the above oil skin, The Muddy Creek are more money.

http://muddycreek.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=18

 

 

 

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AQHA123
Reg. Nov 2010
Posted 2011-01-31 12:21 PM (#129561 - in reply to #129556)
Subject: RE: which rain slicker to get??


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i want nylon, the oil skin is too bulky.  There have been some advertised on RFDTV but I dont remember what they are. 
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flyinghfarm
Reg. Mar 2004
Posted 2011-01-31 12:43 PM (#129564 - in reply to #129556)
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muddy creeks are very good quality. design, and service............love ours...
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CTRider
Reg. Sep 2009
Posted 2011-01-31 1:11 PM (#129570 - in reply to #129556)
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We use Frogg Toggs. Have ridden all day before in lots of rain. Light weight. You can layer under them if its really cold. I like them alot better than nylon or pvc suits. We keep light weight rain ponchos to throw on also if we ride out and the weather is iffy. The Frogg Toggs do a good job of breaking the wind.
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Gone
Reg. May 2005
Posted 2011-01-31 2:10 PM (#129573 - in reply to #129556)
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Muddy Creek....They are over sized. They completely cover your cantle and part of you horse's rear, they are light, and the front doesn't get hung up on your horn.

Edited by Gone 2011-01-31 2:11 PM
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Sheryl
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2011-01-31 3:06 PM (#129577 - in reply to #129556)
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At less than 1/2 the cost of the Muddy Creek - we have enjoyed our Outback Trading Company duster type raincoats.  They pack into themselves to make an easy carrying backpack.
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randemtam
Reg. Jun 2007
Posted 2011-01-31 6:10 PM (#129586 - in reply to #129577)
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I second Sheryl's post. We have the Pack-A-Roo duster and we love them. They're light weight but cover everything including the back of the saddle. They also come in a shorter length. They fold into themselves to make a backpack.
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sdlepalpm
Reg. Nov 2008
Posted 2011-02-01 9:03 PM (#129647 - in reply to #129586)
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After years of trying out different rain slickers, I agree that Muddy Creek has the best.  They are light enough to pack in a cantle bag and they have hoods that tuck in the collar.

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crowleysridgegirl
Reg. Apr 2005
Posted 2011-02-02 9:39 AM (#129661 - in reply to #129577)
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Originally written by Sheryl on 2011-01-31 3:06 PM

At less than 1/2 the cost of the Muddy Creek - we have enjoyed our Outback Trading Company duster type raincoats.  They pack into themselves to make an easy carrying backpack.
Aren't they GREAT???! I have a red one and my husband lucked out on his on sale,he has a navy one.Love them! They won't provide a lot of warmth,true,but,that comes from what we layer on beneath ours.I can't deal with a heavy oilskin duster,even the short ones,they're just too hot.Love our Packaroos.
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bbsmfg3
Reg. Dec 2006
Posted 2011-02-03 5:32 PM (#129746 - in reply to #129556)
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We've tried almost all of them. Muddy Creek is the cheapest in the long run, and do the best job. Retreating them is easy. Throw them in the washer, bring them out, spay on the retreatment, and throw'em in the drier. Sure beats the retreating of an oil skin.

Only draw back is, they are not as warm as an oil skin, but you can sure put a coat on under them. I've never had a rain coat that covers you and your saddle like the Muddy Creek. You and your saddle both stay dry, even in the worst rain storms.
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calamityj
Reg. Jun 2005
Posted 2011-02-03 9:59 PM (#129761 - in reply to #129556)
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Muddycreek.
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brushycreekranch
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2011-02-05 3:57 PM (#129821 - in reply to #129556)
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We  moved to AR from MD and soon found out that our oilskin Outbacks were way too hot & heavy. We have since switched to the Outback treated nylon ones that fold up into a neat little backpack. Super light weight and at a good price.
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crowleysridgegirl
Reg. Apr 2005
Posted 2011-02-06 8:28 PM (#129849 - in reply to #129821)
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Packaroos,and,they come in a lot of colors.I love mine! (I had to have red.)
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