Testimonials

Brad
Hi Harkie, I’ve recently purchased a water proof smock from one of your dealers, Three Counties Agri Spares. I’ve heard a lot of good things about them so I thought I would take a chance and what a piece of kit!! The last few weeks have been absolutely awful weather. The last coat I was using is not a patch on your smock for quality and waterproofing. Massively happy with my jacket keep up the quality .. amazing, kind regards Brad. P.S. I actually think this could be the first time I have written to a company about a product that is actually bang on. Once again thanks team.
Michael
I have been using the bag for a while now and really like the 2 different compartments. I have my harness and some bits in one side and 2 throw cubes and my helmet on the other side. It’s compact and comfortable on my back. Thanks for making a good bag; a must have for me!
Benjamin Ryan
Only thing its lacking is some waist pockets. I love this jacket though!
Joe
The best rainproof jacket I've ever spent my money on.
Jamie Salisbury
Massive thanks for the new bag. OBSESSED.
Oz
We all absolutely love your defiance jackets in grey, buddy and I are fencers/landscapers and they are worth every penny, we even own multiple because you know, one for work, one for going out right…it’s just a crying shame you don’t offer the trousers to match…please please please consider releasing your waterproof trousers in the grey, we’d have multiple pairs just between the two of us and no doubt many others would too.
Joe Dietrich
I like mine!
Chris Ikin
My innovation is still going strong 3 years down the line.
Jonny Woodward
Love the jacket.
Canopy Climbing Collective
Thoroughly recommend.
Canopy Climbing Collective
Great rigging rope, used it heaps and loving it so far.
Canopy Climbing Collective
Great stuff, great rope, highly recommend.
Canopy Climbing Collective
I’m liking the rope more and more.
Canopy Climbing Collective
I'm liking the rope more and more.
JM Tree Services
Best coat I had until someone took it.
Phil
Best coat for forestry, mid-winter when wet and cold I drop down to a vest and just the Harkie, keeps me perfect.
Scott
Harkie is holding up well to this winter rain.
Dylan Cryan
Have to say your jackets are top class. I will be buying the lads new ones later in the year. I love mine.
Taylor’d Landcare
Brilliant bit of kit.
Louis Brown
If you watch my videos you'll know that I see an awful awful lot of rain and yes it is the best jacket I've owned for tree work. It Stays dry underneath, it's hi vis, hardwearing. I've not actually ripped it at all and this is about two years old. The best jacket for tree work!
Louis Brown
If you watch my videos you'll know that I see an awful, awful lot of rain and yes it is the best jacket I've owned for tree work. It stays dry underneath, it's hi vis, hardwearing. I've not actually ripped it at all and this is about two years old. The best jacket for tree work!
Dean Shelley
Very good but the size is a bit big.
Simon Hyland
Style meets functionality. Gorgeous product!
Warwickshire Forestry
I had to wait a while to get it but it was definitely worth the wait! I'm loving it, it's great and it's still in good nick as well!
Tom Brill
I've got the grey jacket and it is brilliant! So tough, and it keeps me nice and dry! It is very resistant to rips compared to others on the market and still very lightweight! Love it!
Kevin Knight
Probably my favourite rigging rope I've ever used. Runs so smoothly through the lowering device, giving you limitless control on even the largest of sections. Runs through your hands smoothly and has great visibility due to the colour.
Christian Butler
First class service and products, insanely quick delivery. Highly recommended.
Kevin Knight
It may be wet but the harkie waterproof saved the day outstanding waterproof technology very comfortable and breathable would recommend over any other arb jacket by far.
Jacob Harvey
Excellent jacket for them warm summer rainy days nice to wear very easy to move in and a smart looking jacket.
Steve Morris
It's okay.
Tom West
Brilliant. Light, comfortable, waterproof looks good. Love it. Highly recommend this to all and sundry 😎👍
Jamie Salisbury
Best Karabiners about 💪😜
Gavin
Excellent product, comfortable, light weight and breathable but waterproof and tough at the same time.
James Nairn
Lightweight and waterproof, flexibility great, haven't worn my £300 gortex jacket since l got this, has been worn in some hellish weather on the northwest cost of Scotland.
Mark Jones
So far I love it very comfortable and great wind blocking good water protection.
Mitch Burke
ideal blood stop kits for the crew. Iv used them before and highly recommend
Bearded Climber
I was reluctant to spend the money but have no regrets!
Ian Whitebeam
We bought Innovation II's at the APF and after a long wet winter these jackets have kept us really dry
Paul skiba
Loving the new Trojan rope, super smooth and durable, feels great in hand, I run it through a zigzag and it's perfect.
Paul skiba
Loving the new Trojan rope, super smooth and durable, feels great in hand, I run it through a zigzag and it’s perfect.
Michelle stinchcombe
The label on this item once some water gets in the print gets washed off not the best when trying to Loler items
Simeon
These are good bags.
LW Coed Forestry
The new Warrior 12mm rope works a treat with the petzl zigzagplus.
Mark Wardle
Love my harkie smock jacket, well fitting and works well against the rain. This is by far most the best jacket I have owned and I have been in the arb industry 37 year. Keeps wind out well and very warm ! Thanks harkie for another great product.
Tommy
This pullover is is great for in tree work and for leisure wear. The extended back stays inside your harness and the pockets are large enough to open and access with gloves on. It has held up well in bad weather and shows no signs of wear. It's not bulky and does require a warm layer underneath when cooler. Wish it came in hivis yellow also.
WG Harpur Tree Services
We love our new Defiance jackets
Patryk Zietarski
Flexibility is outstanding which makes it very easy to tie knots, and also works superbly during larger dismantles allowing to climber to tie off bigger sections. Down sides are because the design of the rope not having a central core I assume there is no way of having it spliced and also we found that it frays very easily because it’s quite a soft rope it catches on the locking gate of ( Big Dans) large metal carabineers. Overall score 8-10
Lee Evans
Just to say a big thank you for the fast delivery and what an amazing product the Harkie Defiance jacket and the Harkie waterproof trousers are. I've done tree surgery for the past 23 years and finally I have a waterproof jacket and trouser that are fit for purpose especially with the recent whether been so wet. It seems like the development team has put a lot of thought into the wear ability and the understanding what our work actually entails. I am so pleased with the jacket I will be looking at purchasing another one for my tree surveying days and look at getting the lads geared up in them too.
Lee Evans
Just to say a big thank you for the fast delivery and what an amazing product the Harkie Defiance jacket and the Harkie waterproof trousers are. I've done tree surgery for the past 23 years and finally I have a waterproof jacket and trouser that are fit for purpose especially with the recent whether been so wet. It seems like the development team has put a lot of thought into the wear ability and the understanding what our work actually entails. I am so pleased with the jacket I will be looking at purchasing another one for my tree surveying days and look at getting the lads geared up in them too. I have tried many waterproofs over the years cheap to expensive, cheap ones you sweat in, and the seams start to leak, the expensive don't seem last longer then 3 months with our industry being so tough, fingers crossed the Defiance will but only time will tell. I will happily provide feedback positive and negative when necessary and look forward to seeing future products been developed.
Johnny Steel
Coats are brilliant. Really love them. I only wear a t shirt under and it keeps me warm and cool when working at the same time.
Mel Saunders
Its Brilliant!! I work on the railways so I had to go for the Hi-Vis Orange. I've been wearing it this weekend gone. Absolutely brilliant. Didn't get wet once. Can move really well in it too as it's not bulky like other waterproof coats. A lot of waterproofs can be quite bulky and shapeless, but I could not be happier with the defiance.
John Gornall
I came across the Harkie Defiance at the APF show and I have to say I thought they were fantastic. Not many smocks have the internal skirt and I absolutely love this feature. I have spent many many years skiing in my time and the difference this skirt makes is phenomenal, the moment you tighten this it seals in warmth and you remain warm and comfortable in cold, wet conditions! I will be using mine for both work and walking and can't wait for it to arrive.
Charles Fowler
Had this for a while, used it quite a bit and really like it. In the rainy weather I really notice the water repellent coating, running it off the bollard it runs a lot smoother in wet conditions than other ropes. I can grip it and its not soaking my gloves. Doesn’t milk, hardly any marking whereas other ropes would be showing wear and tear by now. No curling and twisting. Outer sheath still as good as it was.
James, Access2Trees
Had these smocks for years and very pleased with them they’re brilliant. Durable, waterproof and they last.
Martyn Amos
Nice caribiners Smooth operating Eye catching different gate colour Good quality at a fair price
Martyn Amos
Nice smock Very lightweight and comfortable Can be used to climb with Keep you nice and dry,plus nice wind breaker
Charles F
Had your Heftyflex rigging rope, it's really good have been recommending it to people.
James P
Had these smocks for years and very pleased with them they’re brilliant. Durable, waterproof and they last.
Harkie Smock
I have had my Harkie Smock for seven years. Worn every wet day and it has stood up to all the abuse of arb that I have thrown at it and it is still fully waterproof.
Mark S
I’ve been more than happy using Harkie Global for kit and will carry on. Certainly no problem recommending to anyone.
Rigging Rope
Great rigging rope, used it heaps and loving it so far
Innovation 2 Smock
Have to say your jackets are top class. I will be buying the lads new ones later in the year. I love mine