Ice Fishing Suit

[Artjr]

Just getting into the sport I am looking at getting equipment. This year has been the basics, poles, lures, flasher safety equipment. I will probably have to use hunting clothing this year. However I did notice Sportman Guide had an Ice Fishing outfit which is much cheaper priced than any other one I have seen. Have any of you used this or is this just one of those too good to be true products??

[addicted to ice fishing]

I would say spend the extra money, and get a flotation suit, warm plus safety features.  If you look in the off season, you may find some ery good deals, (at least there were some great ones this summer)

[Kip]

Ice Armor would be my recommendation - 100%

[lefty2053]

Just getting into the sport I am looking at getting equipment. This year has been the basics, poles, lures, flasher safety equipment. I will probably have to use hunting clothing this year. However I did notice Sportman Guide had an Ice Fishing outfit which is much cheaper priced than any other one I have seen. Have any of you used this or is this just one of those too good to be true products??

A lot of people have bought the Sportsmans Guide suits and have said nothing but good about them.

[ICE WANDERER]

           This topic has been up a couple of times, you are going to get a lot of different suggestions, Ice Armor, Arctic Armor, Frabill's snow suit, & so on. You need to have some idea of what you want. I went w/Arctic Armor, it is a good suit, they are all good, the reason I got that brand, my girlfriend gave a gift certificate to a sport shop locally & they only carry Arctic Armor. Go line look @ their claims then decide.

[one last cast]

This will be my third season with my "guide gear" suit. No complaints from me! If I was gonna get a new suit it would be a floatation suit  due to the fact I just picked up a couple of snow machines, just to have piece of mind if I ever was to go through. - olc

[GCD]

The green and yellow Arctic Armor suit like the one in my avatar is on sale for $269 for the jacket and bibs, I don't know if a cheaper floatation suit exists.

http://idigear.com/arcticarmor1.php

[IceFisher64]

purchased a helly hansen delta 2 float suit for$250.one piece unit

[RWD12]

Frabill suits are one of the best in my opinion. anywhere from 200$-600$ all of Frabill's suits are awesome! I bought the Frabill suit (grey one) last year, and this year i am upgrading to the Snosuit! 

[bushyjr]

I have the gray clam suit love it guy I fish with and his father got the one from sportsmans guide and have had no problems with it and both said would buy another one when these wear out warm and waterproof

[saskcat4]

I just got the Fralbill FXE Snosuit bibs. it fits and feel great. Has full zipper to the hip and padded knees and butt.

[lefty2053]

The Sportsman Guide ice suit is a direct knock off of the original Vexilar and StrikeMaster ice suits. What documented proff do you have to substantiate your statement.

I read a lot of posts on here and on the Fish Explorer. If you do a search you will see some of those posts from last year.

Here is just one posts with several people who bought them.
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=199639.msg1952923#msg1952923

[TinyTim]

The green and yellow Arctic Armor suit like the one in my avatar is on sale for $269 for the jacket and bibs, I don't know if a cheaper floatation suit exists.

http://idigear.com/arcticarmor1.php

Wow, wish I had the $$ right now, been wanting that suit. Anyone know how big a 3x really is? My shirt size is 5x. 

[Chris338378]

How do you know what size to order?  I can't find a size chart on there.

[GCD]

How do you know what size to order?  I can't find a size chart on there.

It would probably be best to give them a call if you're unsure of the size, they're very helpful and friendly.

[Chris338378]

I'll do that.  Also did you buy the size coat you normally wear or a size bigger?

[Bullelk34]

The Sportsman Guide ice suit is a direct knock off of the original Vexilar and StrikeMaster ice suits. What documented proff do you have to substantiate your statement.

Documented proof? That people like a suit? For real? I've heard people say they like them too, but didn't have them sign a statement either.......

[Chris338378]

 

[Chris338378]

Decissions, decissions, decissions.  Seems like this suit topic is just like the Marcum or Vexilar, Ford or Chevy, ect. topics.     

[ICE WANDERER]

Decissions, decissions, decissions.  Seems like this suit topic is just like the Marcum or Vexilar, Ford or Chevy, ect. topics.     

                   Exactly What you have to do is try to get to places that carry them look @ them, try them on & make your own decision!

[UFCreel]

Sorry GCD, but in these here parts. We never wear yellow and green! Blue and orange, Would be okay. But never yellow and green. 

[GCD]

Sorry GCD, but in these here parts. We never wear yellow and green! Blue and orange, Would be okay. But never yellow and green. 

Eeewwwwwwww!!! Blue and orange is the worst/suckiest color combo in the world!!!

I call the green and yellow suit my John Deere suit. and it matches my tractor.

[hunter991]

I bought the sportsmans guide suit. Its fantastic for the price. Warm and dry.. used it alot last year.

[lefty2053]

Documented proof? That people like a suit? For real? I've heard people say they like them too, but didn't have them sign a statement either.......

It's OK he retracted his statement. Or so it seems. I like looking up words to back up my statements anyway. That way I can be sure of myself. Bad memory does that to me.

[Loudmouth879]

Eeewwwwwwww!!! Blue and orange is the worst/suckiest color combo in the world!!!

I think orange and blue did good for me... only thing missing is my jacket because the clam ice armor suit is just to warm!!!!

[lefty2053]

I think orange and blue did good for me... only thing missing is my jacket because the clam ice armor suit is just to warm!!!!

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Nothing wrong with Orange and Blue. I'm a proud Denver Broncos fan.

[Chris338378]

The problem I have is there aren't many places that carry ice suits and if they do it's one or two of one brand.  Not much of a chance to try different ones and compare.

[WalleyeTom]

Striker Ice was very good with helping me on the sizing.  Of course you need to be truthful about the size of your beer belly.
I am sure the  "other guys" will be just as helpful.

[slabkiller]

Check out all of the others and then look into the Striker Ice suits. Nothing comes close at any price! I know Frabill was selected the best at iCast, but that's what happens when you are the primary event sponsor! Read the reviews. Compare the specs. The only choice is in deciding which style is best for you.

[coolhand_luke]

Striker is the only suit in my opinion.  They are designed by fisherman, and it shows in the quality and features.  Customer service is great, I called Striker about sizing, after talking to Shawn, they fit perfect.