With the story of the tragedy at John Redmon I started looking into these suits.
Does anyone have a pair? They are supposed to be buoyant and by all accounts keep you warm a toasty on the coldest days. Any first hand knowledge?
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With the story of the tragedy at John Redmon I started looking into these suits.
Does anyone have a pair? They are supposed to be buoyant and by all accounts keep you warm a toasty on the coldest days. Any first hand knowledge?
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Originally Posted by Blackdog40
According to drifter106's post here http://www.crappie.com/crappie/main-...tml#post972216 he should have some good info.
You might want to talk to Craig Johnson as I think they have some in their office. He might have some info for you...
My Bother-in-law in Minn loves them..Not sure what model he has - blue in color.
They are $$$ -- but you get what you pay for.
Rick
Went down to Midwest Marina in Andover they had a couple of suits. Tried them on. They are extremely well constructed and very warm. I doubt you would have to wear anything under them(That could be scary as Hell) plus the fact they keep you a float if you fall in. In my opinion seems worth the money. The IDI site has some on sale right now they are green and yellow, Green Bay packer colors but to save 114 buck I would almost wear pink.
Pink may not be toooo bad...;)..If you go over board -:eek:-easy to spot.
Since you know what model and size..You may want to check online.
Good luck,
Rick
This is my 3rd year with the Artic Armor outfit. When its cold and you have some wind I can't think of anything that I would rather have on. What LBM linked here pretty much says it all. After using it for a couple years I have noticed:Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackdog40
positive......extremely lightweight, does a real good job of protecting a person from rain and WIND, don't have that "stuffed" feeling that you get from wearing carhill's and other types of coveralls (no "wear and tear" on the shoulders after a day of fishing). Mobility is much better than if I were in my Carhill's....can really tell it at the end of a day, don't feel as tired.
negative.....zipper on the bibs only goes up 3/4 of my leg...makes for putting them on with winter boots difficult. It can be done, but I usually take off my boots, slip on the bibs and then the boots. The lining, brushed tricot, has a tendency to wanta stick to your clothes. Doesn't affect you while there on but you notice it when you take them off at the end of a day....no biggy, just the nature of the lining. Expensive...
If it gets above freezing, be prepared to sweat :eek:
Haven't tested the floating thing...but as I get older its reassuring to know that I have something to help me if I hit the drink.
What / where is the "IDI site"Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackdog40
Thanks Rick
Do you wear any layered clothes under the suit or just pants and shirt.Quote:
Originally Posted by drifter106
Really depends on air temp...most of the time I will have under armor, flannel shirt and maybe a light hooded jacket (walmart $12 special). Under armor leggins and an old pair of polyester slacks or a pair of sweats. Don't like using the hood on the jacket...stocking cap over a fleece (neck and head) stocking. Start out in the morning going across the lake with the jacket zipped up but by days end it will be unzipped or off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackdog40
Best investment I've ever made for winter fishing, they were actually a Christmas gift last year this year asking for muck boots.
I'm Sold.:D..
Now All I need to do is sell the wife on it:eek:
During the winter, I do some fishing from docks.;)
2-3 weeks ago -- a guy fell off one of the docks I fish at.:eek:
It took 4 guys (Working hard) to get him out of the water..
He said --
"With all the cloths he had on..He had a hard time standing up and walking to his truck".
He was lucky.
Rick
Yeah, we were out on Melvern Thur. fishing off a point and up North of us we saw a guy fall off his boat into the water. He was dressed in the basic coverall stuff. It was all his partner could do to get him in. That was on an open bow deck boat. If it would have been something else I do not think he would have been able to get in. Motor over to them as quick as we could to help but he was out before we got there. Either wear your life jacket or get something that you will float in.
After saying all this about this piece of clothing I don't want people to get the wrong impression. I can only say how it works for me and the cold. A fellow can pass judgment on its ability to keep you afloat based on what you see in the advertisements. I got to thinking about it and most of the time I don't have the jacket zipped or the hood on my head. Have no idea how it would work with those conditions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackdog40
Tried our new suits Tuesday. Very comfortable and warm. Did not try the float thing, will wait for warm water for that. They are a little more challenging to get on but once on they are very warm. As it warmed up Tuesday had to unzip the Parka.
It is challenging getting my coveralls on with all the layers I put on..:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Blackdog40
Really bulky..feels like I'm wearing a moon suit. But I am warm.
Hope I don't need to go #2,,That would be a real mess.:eek:
With bibs -- you only have to get 1/2 naked:)
I have heard longer leg zippers on the bibs would be nice.
Rick
Does this help?Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackdog40
Yep
thanks
yeah doc this weather ought to help the armourall problem thanks