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Bustem-KIMM

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A question to those of you who have purchase a Storm coat.

Did you get the optional 4 pockets?

Did you purchase the Thinsulate liner?

I didn't see anything about how waterproof their coats are. How waterproof are these? Can you wear them in the rain?

I don't pan on shooting in the 30's but I do get cold quite easily and want something that's comfy and I can shoot well in without a lot of bulk.

Since these are custom made I can have it made to my measurements and not have a man's cut and look like a tent on me. Plus I can get a pretty color besides black.... I sent WildHare a note asking if they have women's cut but have not heard back from them.

Thanks in advance for comments!
 
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I got the liner, but not the extra pockets. They are absolutely waterproof, except where you get them to put the complementary embroidered name. Frankly, I've never used nor needed the liner since I wear different clothing for cold VS wet conditions.
PS: There's nothing better for fit and function.
 
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I have not seen too many shooters opt for the liner. My experience with others and personally is using clothing layers under the standard shell. John could tailor a set for such when he took the measurements: one for use alone and one for use with additional under garments. Those concerned with fashion tailoring could get two personal cuts. Most opted for one on the loose side.
 
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I had my measurements taken at the last Spring Grand by Leslie who is now in charge since John's passing.
Honestly, I was worried because my size is somewhat funky as I have very long arms for my height and then of course add my petiteness and sometimes I have a hard time getting a good fit.
AND John had always made my coats, and knew how to make mine the way I liked it and of course there is no longer John to do it.
I have been wearing storm coats for 35 years which means multiple coats as they all seemed to shrink after a couple of years.
Anyway my coat showed up one day and it is absolutely perfect fit, I couldn't be happier.
Regarding rain- it is resistant but not as waterproof as gore tex. I always spray mine before a shoot when it looks like we are going to get wet. This is for major downpours,( like Michigan or Ohio) a regular rain is no big deal for the coat.
When I do that it has always kept me dry.
John always made mine a little special-- I DONT have a pad on my shooting side as I prefer it to be as thin as possible and I don't have a fabric collar my is made from the same material as the coat.
I don't like the winter liner as I feel it changes your gun fit.
The thing about this coat is that it will let you mount the gun and shoot without anything getting in the way-- you will not get this in other "plain" old raincoats that are not made for shooting.
BTW-- I did pay for my coat, like me Leslie is an individual not a large corporation with a large advertising budget.
She is filling John's shoes very well and I didn't think that was possible.
 
#9 ·
Love the two Storm jackets i have,, one short unlined, and a longer version with the zip out liner cuz it gets cold in the winter here in Illinois, there still water resistant after 15 years of use, I to had John not put any padding into the shoulder area for a better fit ... Steve
 
Discussion starter · #10 ·
I normally wear a shooting vest and I have a Browning Reactar recoil pad in my vest. Would I not have them install the padding then ask to have a pocket for the Reactar pad installed? Or go with the padding and no Reactar pad pocket?
 
#11 ·
Phil Kiner said:
I had my measurements taken at the last Spring Grand by Leslie who is now in charge since John's passing.
Honestly, I was worried because my size is somewhat funky as I have very long arms for my height and then of course add my petiteness and sometimes I have a hard time getting a good fit.
AND John had always made my coats, and knew how to make mine the way I liked it and of course there is no longer John to do it.
I have been wearing storm coats for 35 years which means multiple coats as they all seemed to shrink after a couple of years.
Anyway my coat showed up one day and it is absolutely perfect fit, I couldn't be happier.
Regarding rain- it is resistant but not as waterproof as gore tex. I always spray mine before a shoot when it looks like we are going to get wet. This is for major downpours,( like Michigan or Ohio) a regular rain is no big deal for the coat.
When I do that it has always kept me dry.
John always made mine a little special-- I DONT have a pad on my shooting side as I prefer it to be as thin as possible and I don't have a fabric collar my is made from the same material as the coat.
I don't like the winter liner as I feel it changes your gun fit.
The thing about this coat is that it will let you mount the gun and shoot without anything getting in the way-- you will not get this in other "plain" old raincoats that are not made for shooting.
BTW-- I did pay for my coat, like me Leslie is an individual not a large corporation with a large advertising budget.
She is filling John's shoes very well and I didn't think that was possible.
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Petite!!.....good one Phil!....me too!! lol
 
#12 ·
If you think you need the reactor pad then have a pocket installed if that in combination with the pad on the coat is too much then remove your reactor pad. The coat is what I would compare to a very heavy windbreaker material with a liner. I will say it is a good coat I also have a couple of the really ole Bob Allen jackets one is soooo old it doesn't have the knit collar but has a regular collar with a roll up hood inside I would estimate it to be close to 50 yrs old. I also have a Kay Ohye that has a thinsulate liner and is very warm but also very old like the owner.

If you are serious thinking look at the Storm website and call Leslie she will walk you thru the measuring process and she makes some other neat things for female shooters.
 
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sdive2 said:
If you think you need the reactor pad then have a pocket installed if that in combination with the pad on the coat is too much then remove your reactor pad. The coat is what I would compare to a very heavy windbreaker material with a liner. I will say it is a good coat I also have a couple of the really ole Bob Allen jackets one is soooo old it doesn't have the knit collar but has a regular collar with a roll up hood inside I would estimate it to be close to 50 yrs old. I also have a Kay Ohye that has a thinsulate liner and is very warm but also very old like the owner.

If you are serious thinking look at the Storm website and call Leslie she will walk you thru the measuring process and she makes some other neat things for female shooters.
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I plan on calling her today.
 
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Bustem-KIMM said:
Just spoke to Leslie. Very nice conversation. We spoke about the different cut for women and options. I just need to get measured this weekend and she'll take care of me.

Thanks everyone for all your input!
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I bet you will have all kinds of volunteers for that job!
 
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