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I have the Arctic armor suit, and I absolutely love it. My fishing buddy has the ice armour, and he loves it. I don't think you can go wrong either way, unless you buy the blue one. If you do decide to go with the ice armour, get the black and gray one, its a bit more money, but its warmer. I like the red and black one because it also acts as a floatation device, floating up to 285lbs. I wear my suit with a t-shirt, and jeans and that's it, and haven't been cold yet. Its your call, either way you can't go wrong.
those r nice suits but i rather go with my carhartt arctic wear much cheaper and it is still warm.but the nagain if ya gotta dress like an eskimo to go fishing something is wrong lol
helloi just purchased the artic armour suit in the camo. its awesome, much softer and less stiff than the red suit. i justified the cost by going with the camo as it also works for hunting, especially when i hunt out of a boat, due to the flotation.since we dont have ice yet i wore it bowhunting in the rain yesterday. a little loud for bowhunting but i stayed dry in the rain.
Bullhead - even though less stiff and softer material, do you get the sense that it will still hold up well? 4wheeling,branches, brambles, etc. Thanks in advance.
I did a comparison on the 2 suits and the Camo is of a different type of outer layer than the red one is.Its supposed to be a little lighter and quiester for hunting.The red suit I bought is just for ice fishing and it does the job great.I too was going to get the camoo but have enough camo outfits now and don't really want it smelling like fish!! If you go to the Arctic Armor website, I think theres a camparison of the 2 suits. Good luck.
Hope this helps somewhat.
Hi Gang! Thanks for the info I was watching also and reading all your comments. Verrrry interesting I might add. I will buy a suit when it comes out in all dark black. I wear cheap all black $20 snow bibs with shorts under them and a Black sweat shirt. In my Fish trap scout thats all black inside it camos me up and the fishing shallows the fish wont see me move. If any of these companies come out with an all black unit I might buy one. Those bright blues and reds show down thru ice. The colors reflect into the ice like a prisim on bright days. The fish see this I believe. I will stay in my darkend hut and wear all black for now. I even wear a black face mask while fishing shallow. If I am fishing outside the hut the sun warms me wearing the black and keeps me warm. Even on non sunny days black seems to be warm to the touch. This is just what has worked for me for many years. Let me know if a company comes out with such nice Non -sissy like black color in there bibs and such. LOL. I am just kidding guys don't take offense about the sissy comment! I need all dark flat black tho!Ah yes the Ninja fisherman!Back to the subject, I have had the single layer of insulation hunting Camo suit from IDI for 2 years now and it looks like new and has held up very well. As said do not put it in a dryer on high heat, I hang dry mine outside. The bibs do run big, I bought large and I'm 5; 11" 190 and they are plenty long enough, I have to cinch up the straps on the bibs pretty good and they are still an inch or better too long with lots of room inside. If you have a Sportsman's Warehouse in your area they carry most of IDI's stuff at a good price. They normally have their customer appreciation sale about this time of year and have 20% off everything. Or you can get it here also.http://www.bowhuntingstore.com//index.php?manufacturers_id=166 Da-Roc
Guys - this information has greatly exceeded my expectations. You all have provided thought-provocing information. I think for me it will be the IDI. I will be purchasing one soon. I am curious about the leg length. I am 6 feet 2 inches tall and do not want a set of bibs that are 3 inches too short. I guess I'll go to FISH307 and try some on to see what fits best. Then who knows maybe I'll walk away with one...best regards and a huge thank you for all the information...David
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Topic: I.D.I. Gear Arctic Armor Suit vs. Clam Ice Armour™ Suit (Read 43397 times)
