Reviews
Great bib for sailing
"Great sailing bib with a cut that’s actually easy to move in! I’m usually skeptical of drop zips, had issues with other brands unzipping mid-racing, but these are solid and stay put, plus the waterproof zips are a great touch. LOVE the fleece-lined kangaroo pocket and the zip pouch on the chest. Only thing that would make these an 11/10 would be an extra pocket on the legs for quick-access gear. Otherwise, absolutely awesome bib for sailing."
— Chloe (5/5)
Poor
"Runs small and arrived with defects and poor material quality. I don't think there would last more than a season on the field. As an expedition guide in polar regions, I do not recommend this product."
— Em (1/5)
Great bibs
"These are sturdy, well made bibs. They are comfortable (I work as a guide and wear them every day), windproof, and warm (and the fit is very good). I haven't had them in heavy rain yet, but I am very optimistic! The only things I would change are the zipper (I prefer a front zipper as they are easier and quicker to get in and out of) and I would add a pocket on the leg. The front pocket is designed well but inaccessible with a jacket or two over top, and I need to have easy pocket access while working. I'm 5'3" and 130 lbs and the small fit me, leaving some room for layers underneath."
— Jeannine M. (4/5)
Very Well Made & Comfortable!
"Very durable material, yet comfortable design. These bibs are going to get a lot of use, especially during the spring/fall seasons when it's cooler out."
— Ashley R. (5/5)
Taku woman's bib
"My husband has the men's taku bib and the reason I purchased as well.
I believe the women's has some inferior details compared to the men's.
The men's has zippers in the pant legs the women's does not. I find the women's shoulder straps are much more difficult to get over my shoulders with the way they are attached at the back and side zipper"
— Diane N. (3/5)
Love these bibs!
"I’m 5’8”, 135 lbs and the medium fit perfectly, with enough room for layers. Most sailing bibs for women are comically baggy, but the Taku bibs have a nice women’s cut so you know you look good.
I used to wear Musto BR2 bibs, but after racing in the Mustang Survival Taku bibs a dozen times in all sorts of weather including side ways rain, I’m an official convert! Here are the differences and why I prefer the Taku bibs:
- They have a better female specific cut so they are not overly baggy
- The long side zipper actually stays zipped up! The side zippers of the musto’s would gradually unzip within 30 minutes of wear so I had to constantly rezip them during races
- the kangaroo pocket with fleece lining is placed at tummy level (the musto pocket is at chest level and i couldn’t get my hands in when wearing a PFD)
I’ve worn these bibs for buoy and long distance races, double handing, in 20+ knots of breeze and sideways rain, and I stayed dry and warm. They are wind proof and waterproof and I highly recommend the Taku bibs."
— Irene (5/5)
Love Them!
"I am an offshore solo sailor and these bibs are absolutely perfect! They are durable, comfortable, and keep me bone dry when I'm out on the high seas. You will adore them!"
— Olivia O. (5/5)
Worth every penny!
"The comfort and flexibility while wearing this gear is unmatched. As a charter captain, durability, quality and longevity are necessary elements I require of my outer weather gear. Being on the water in a variety of weather conditions, it’s vital I have the gear to protect me. This gear speaks for itself, I guarantee it."
— Captain S. (5/5)
Bibs fit just right
"I am in love with the fit of these bibs. They hug me in all the right places and are plenty loose in the hips and bottom area to allow for full-range of movement especially when sitting or squatting. I love that I'm not "swimming" in over-sized bibs and blending in with the boys. The knee pads help a lot when kneeling down on the boat and on land especially along our rocky shorelines. I love how versatile these bibs are and I wear them fishing on boats, clamming on low tides, and foraging for mushrooms in the woods... I can crawl around comfortably and when the bibs get dirty or smelly, I just throw them in the washing machine and hang them to dry..."
— Annie (5/5)