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Flying Canoe Traders
www.flyingcanoetraders.com/
Never before have I tried a piece of pirate clothing that seemed more “ready for duty” than the pirate slops from Flying Canoe Traders. It’s easy to imagine these heavyweight canvas breeches serving aboard a sailing vessel hundreds of years ago, and they could surely perform just as admirably today. A row of seven metal buttons adorn the crotch, while a piece of cord in the back can be used to fine-tune the size – just like the old days. The extra wide legs will allow plenty of summertime ventilation while maintaining that swabbylike appearance that only a good pair of slops can provide.
Straight from the box these slops seem durable and ready for action – the only thing they lack is a good bit of scruff to give them that “broken in” feel. I’m looking forward to remedying this come summer, when they’re sure to be worn aplenty!
Have you tried or compared this article of clothing with similar products from either Bradley, Company of the Fox or Jas Townsend and Son? I am interested in this type of garment but have not been able to decide who makes the most accurate/comfortable of the group. Thank you in advance for your time and response.
Al
I’m quite familiar with the Jas Townsend slops, which I also like very much. In a nutshell:
Flying Canoe:
– VERY durable construction, but rather stiff
– functional pockets
– period appropriate fly
– rustic looking buttons
Jas Townsend
– Well made, but not as durable as flying canoe
– lighter weight canvas or linen flows better than flying canoe
– modern pewter buttons are rather boring and I think look a little cheesy
– Drop front fly is a little later period than GAoP
– Better selection of lengths for those that prefer longer slops
– No pockets
All things considered, I’m a big fan of the Jas Townsend linen slops at full, unhemmed length. I replace the buttons with better ones, and have grown accustomed to no pockets (that’s what belt pouches are for.) While the drop front fly is not quite period, I like it – especially in the port-a-john as it’s rather convenient.
Ahoy mate ..
I was ever so lucky to find a very good pair of Flying Canoe breeches on E-bay. They arrrr perfect man. I picked up a pair O slops ( well used ) on the E-bay too. The Flying Canoe breeches have hidden pocket that come in handy ferr sure.
To sew em up from a pattern is a chore with the right material. So J S Townsend in the easiest way to go for the price. the Flying Canoes arrr a bit more costy I believe.
Mad Davy Flynt…