striker suit dilemma

[h2.0shaver]

Ok, so a buddy gives me a Carhart FR coat brand new. Ive stood outside in 45mph windy sleat and well below freezing temps. Nothing ive ever wore has kept me this warm period this coat is great. Dont feel a thing. Anyhow I  am looking to purchase the striker bibs to pair with this coat for more mobility and hole hopping.  As much as I like this Carhart, I really cant stand to wear it unless im outside in brutal conditions which almost makes it useless unless im gonna ice fish in it. Im ready to try something other than the one piece thats kept me warm for years. Looking for ideas, opinions.  Thx

[Fish_Tko]

I rarely wear my striker coat anyway..I didn't with ice armor either. 90% of the time is under armor, fleece layer, Hooded sweatshirt. Then a hybrid fleece jacket (206 is the model i think ) igot from Natural Gear. Unless I am riding snow mobile or its super cold I never put on my jacket

[High Tide]

I rarely wear my striker coat anyway..I didn't with ice armor either. 90% of the time is under armor, fleece layer, Hooded sweatshirt. Then a hybrid fleece jacket (206 is the model i think ) igot from Natural Gear. Unless I am riding snow mobile or its super cold I never put on my jacket

Are you the same Tko that I know??? Are there two tko's, cuz the one I know only needs speedos for cold gear cuz his shanty is 120 degrees! If I come across the Tko that I know, he sticks out like a sore thumb cuz he has a 10 ft puddle around his shack, and after a short conversation you look like that yuppie Bret in January! 

[Curley]

I have had the ice armor xtreme for several years now. Mostly I just wear the bibs with a Carhart Hoodie unless it's really cold or windy. Usually overkill, but when I need it it's there. 0 degrees with 20 mph plus wind and I was good till I had to take the traps out.

[DannyBoy74]

I understand you are probably trying to save money by not purchasing the striker jacket too. (Lets face it who isn't). But if you are wanting the bibs for flotation than I would get the jacket too. They have ventilation zippers in armpit and back area. If you fall through the ice you need all the help you can get. If anything I would rather have the jacket for the floatibility over the bibs. The jacket would act just like a life preserver where the bibs may cause an unnatural bouyancy . Good Luck

[h2.0shaver]

I understand you are probably trying to save money by not purchasing the striker jacket too. (Lets face it who isn't). But if you are wanting the bibs for flotation than I would get the jacket too. They have ventilation zippers in armpit and back area. If you fall through the ice you need all the help you can get. If anything I would rather have the jacket for the floatibility over the bibs. The jacket would act just like a life preserver where the bibs may cause an unnatural bouyancy . Good Luck

not looking at striker because of its flotation ability but for the coin yes it may as well be. Ive been in the drink more than once and from my experience,  you don't sink download like an anchor but have a few crucial seconds to react positively.  I was leaning on this brand due to testimony from customers , ie.......warmth comfort. Open to suggestions

[Stinkybaits]

Just buy the set. Climate is the most versatile imo because of the removable liners and the jacket liner is also a full functional waterproof jacket I use all the time. Plus if you've been in the drink a few times the floatation will be a bonus.

[Fish_Tko]

Are you the same Tko that I know??? Are there two tko's, cuz the one I know only needs speedos for cold gear cuz his shanty is 120 degrees! If I come across the Tko that I know, he sticks out like a sore thumb cuz he has a 10 ft puddle around his shack, and after a short conversation you look like that yuppie Bret in January! 

lol...I resemble that statement.

When fishing the big water, and the strategy is like sitting in a rut funnel in November, I know how to facilitate a comfy environment that I can spend 10 hours in.

If you ever see me in a Speedo..please drill my shank under until it sinks.

[brink]

If you ever see me in a Speedo..please drill my shank under until it sinks.

Closest to a speedo I've seen was the pic of Uncle Seffie on Saginaw with no shirt.

[ValparaisoGirl]

A neoprene scuba suit!!!        How many times have you been in the drink? 

[rico]

I think I have this posted somewhere else on here........but I bought a pair of Striker bibs a year or so back.  I don't normally wear a coat.  But the bibs just didn't have pockets.  Or at least that many that I was accustomed to.  I got the coat, and it has pockets out the "ying-yang".