View Full Version : swedish snow smock or snow parka?
Rabbitsmacker
07-01-2010, 18:21
ok guys, which is best?
i already have an array of ww2 sas smocks in the pull over the head style, desert camo and snow, love them to bits but don't want to let them get knackered out. my question is...
which is better the swedish snow smock, or the snow parka with the buttons up the front? need a cheapo windproof to cover the more expensive stuff.
what are your thoughts?
cheers guys
Rob
All depends whether you want to pull it over your head or not, i have both options.remember these swedish smocks are oversized so i would suggest getting one a size smaller,i did this and can still get just about anything below it.
Rabbitsmacker
07-01-2010, 19:03
cheers for that, is there any difference to the cut or are they both totally different in shape. i.e cut under the arms, length of arms etc etc.
Plus the over head job is a heavier fabric .
for the cost thay are both fantastic smocks
Twodogs
andybysea
07-01-2010, 20:14
I agree with twodogs head over is heavier i have two of both(dyed differant colours,waxed and unwaxed ones) i prefer (slighty)the button up front one though, it feels a looser fit and less restrictive, which i like and i dont use the buttons to get it on and off you'd be there all day i just pull it over my head, great smocks/parka's ive been using them constantly for the last month in this weather.
The Cumbrian
07-01-2010, 20:41
Where can you get the button up ones at?
Cheers, Michael.
Rabbitsmacker
07-01-2010, 21:10
i have just bought the over the head style off ebay, came with some german trousers, 2 left if anyone is quick enough to get them 16.99 delivered.
also if you search for swedish smock you get 2 full button ones come up for a start bid of 10.00, i tried emailing both sellers about them and neither replied but, one of the 2 full button ones is a relist so you might even get it for opening bid if no-ones watching them.
cheers for the replies.
Rob
andybysea
08-01-2010, 10:41
Michael fact surplus do them i used to have another place on my favorites (about 2yrs ago) that had them for about half the price but lost the lot when my pc crashed, not been able to find the place since, but i guess inflation etc they may be dearer now anyway, but ive used fact surplus and had good service and kit from them (no connection)
http://www.factsurplus.co.uk/product/40