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IceShanty Main => News => Topic started by: Iceshanty on Nov 03, 2008, 01:15 PM
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Green, camo, and red I.D.I. Pro Arctic Armor Suits are in the GearShop (http://www.iceshanty.com/iceshanty/iceshanty_store) now.
Place your order through the IceShanty GearShop (http://www.iceshanty.com/iceshanty/iceshanty_store/gearshop/idi-arctic-armor-fish307.html) and receive a free 3 month militia trial package and a team iceshanty patch.
-Scott
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Will the camo type be availible?
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Hoping to offer the green and camo styles soon..
Scott
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How are the suits? Are they worth getting? :tipup:
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How are the suits? Are they worth getting? :tipup:
cost the same as most quality outerwear...and it floats...339 bux for top and bottom and it floats...only you can decide if its worth it for you but i know i got my eye on a green one!!
did i mention it floats?
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Does anyone know if it is O.K. to do alterations, leg length, sleeves???
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Just talked to Fish307 on the phone to ask about color choices and he will be adding a drop-down box for that purpose today.
He told me it looks like they are going to be sold out before the order comes in, in two weeks; so you guys (or gals) that holding on to your money better get on line and pre-order soon.
Also, if you have the ability to do local pick up, he said that would be doable also, saving on the shipping.
Phil
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cost the same as most quality outerwear...and it floats...339 bux for top and bottom and it floats...only you can decide if its worth it for you but i know i got my eye on a green one!!
did i mention it floats?
I would say it is worth it then, Thank You
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Green and Camo I.D.I. Pro Arctic Armor Suits now available in the proshop!
ICESHANTY PROSHOP (http://www.iceshanty.com/iceshanty/iceshanty_store/)
-Scott
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I ordered mine on the phone Saturday.
I forgot to ask for an order number so's I can get my Free Ice shanty Patch.
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Great suit yes it floats not that I need the floating part but it floats warm too!
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would anybody be able to tell me the difference between the normal Arctic Armor suits and the Artic Armor Plus suit? thanks
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while you're answering Jay's question...what about the whole one-piece suit vs. two? In the event of falling through, wouldn't all kinds of water come in? I mean, yes, you're going to float, but...wouln't you end up a lot wetter than with a one piece? Curious to hear your thoughts, folks.
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from what I can tell the difference between Arctic Armour and Arctic armour plus is the lining. without getting too technical i guess I'd just say the Plus is a little warmer?
as far as getting wet, it isn't gonna matter if you have a one peice suit or if your wrapped in saran wrap, the water is gonna come in fast if you are in it. the IDI suits will keep you afloat so you can try to get yourself to safety but hypothermia is the real killer in cold water submersion situations. there are other suits that offer protection against hypothermia Such as Mustang survival suits.
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Just ordered mine IDI suit thru 307! The salesman told me they had 9 complete Green suits coming in today and 7 of them already spoken for! Mine was the 8th one! I also ordered an Icegator! I've been saving my pennies for quite awhile to get both of these but now Lookout Crappies Here I Come!!! ;D
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from what I can tell the difference between Arctic Armour and Arctic armour plus is the lining. without getting too technical i guess I'd just say the Plus is a little warmer?
as far as getting wet, it isn't gonna matter if you have a one peice suit or if your wrapped in saran wrap, the water is gonna come in fast if you are in it. the IDI suits will keep you afloat so you can try to get yourself to safety but hypothermia is the real killer in cold water submersion situations. there are other suits that offer protection against hypothermia Such as Mustang survival suits.
hypothermia is a real scare but first you have to get by the gasp affect!!! which is when u go through and gasp from the cold shock which is often the cause of winter drowndings
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The PLUS has a fleece type lining. I asked when I ordered mine by phone. ;D
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your not going to regret eather purchase!
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I just received my IDI suit! Got it in 3 days! BOY is it nice! Tried it on & now I know why they said you don't have to put on any extra clothes on underneath. Its as warm as toast!! I can't wait now to try it on the ice!! ;D
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Hey guys don't forget to place your order through the IceShanty GearShop (http://www.iceshanty.com/iceshanty/iceshanty_store/gearshop/idi-arctic-armor-fish307.html) and receive a free 3 month militia trial package and a team iceshanty patch.
-Scott
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I was reading the size chart are they right a small pants is for a person with a 37 waist and a 32 inch inseams.
I'm 6-3 and have a 33 in waist 35 inch inseam will this fit me.
46 inch chest small coat never have worn a small coat.
Is there any help out there, Hate to order and have to send it back.
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I was reading the size chart are they right a small pants is for a person with a 37 waist and a 32 inch inseams.
I'm 6-3 and have a 33 in waist 35 inch inseam will this fit me.
46 inch chest small coat never have worn a small coat.
Is there any help out there, Hate to order and have to send it back.
Zeke,
You'll want a large coat and large bibs for your size. I called IDI and gave them your dimensions and that's what they said. Those sizes you see in the chart are stretched out sizes to show you the max measurement.
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thanks for the info Bean now I have to decided on a color.
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O for Zeke sake, get the Camo and be done with it. ;D
Mike
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I bought the red coat last year, I never got cold wearing it down to -15* with high winds. I did have a problem with the plastic zipper getting stuck in the material near the top by the the stormflap. It got so stuck in fact that I broke three teeth of of the zipper trying to pry it loose and wrecked the whole zipper dealybob to the point it would not zip anymore! The cheep undersized snaps also proved to be just as useless
as the cheep plastic zipper. Instead of calling IDI gear and complaining, I took matters into my own hands and found a tailor up in White bear Lake. And a zipper company in NYC NY http://www.zipperstop.com And I had a YKK # 5 "2-Way" Brass zipper
installed and had them sew a heavy duty Velcro strip right over the snaps. I should have got the YKK # 10 "2-Way" Brass Separating zipper instead of the #5 because it would have been easier to zip up with gloves on (oh well) The heavy duty Velcro strip works so good , that I hardly ever use the zipper anyway. I only wish IDI gear would have installed the full length Velcro strip in the first place, At least on the red and green coat I could see the need for the snaps on the camouflage to keep it more stealthy.
The hand warmer pockets are awesome they actually warm up cold hands due to the unique insulation. I was impressed enough with this product that even bought stock in the company http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=ivdn.ob and plan to buy more of it while it's at these low share price levels.
I have waited until this year to get the bibs and plan on buying them soon.
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Just picked up my suit at fish307 yesterday. This was after ordering it on-line when this thread was started. They did not list the green (plus) suit at that time so I called them and they said to go ahead and order it, just specify the green suit. Well, great guys that they are, they didn't know at the time there was a price difference, and they stood by the original price! Very nice guys there at fish307. They sold 4 of those suits in the 30 min. that I was in the store browsing.
I love the suit - excellent (no, more than excellent) workmanship. This suit is going to be awesome. I like the tricott (treeco) lining. It is "sticky" going on over cotton-like fabrics, but I wear synthetics as my layers of clothing when fishing. I won't need nearly as many layers this year, I'm sure. Great product from a great supporter of IS. :) 8) :P ;D
Thanks IceShanty for setting this deal up this is a great site.
Phil
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Phil...I'm truly jealous. :D <---- Ignore laughing smiley...I mean it I'm truly jealous >:D
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So I have the unfortunate situation, that my parents want to get me an IDI suit as a Christmas/Birthday combined present...
I'm 6'3" tall weight about 210 and I normally wear Large Tall shirts and coats. Pants of size Large usually fit just fine, I don't have supper long legs.
What size should I have my Mom order...oh and can she order it through Ice shanty without being a member? And can I get the patch??? ;)
thanks,
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I to had this question (Bean) told me that the large coat and large bibs should fit me. I hope so they might be on the way for Xmas.
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Neptune, I'd get the Large coat and Large bibs for your size. You'll still have plenty of room for layering underneath.
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Forgot to add that I am 6' - 240lbs. and the large is perfect (bibs and jacket). I have room (wearing over a regular set of casual clothes) all the elastic gathers are "relaxed", not stretched out; this suit will give me room for whatever I want to wear under it. By the looks and feel, it won't be much. Those guys at fish307 had my size pegged when I walked in the door.
Hope this helps those that are wondering about size. If you have any questions about this suit call those guys at fish307, they are a great outfit and will help you out.
Phil
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got my I.D.I Artic Armor Suite the other day, it came within 4 days of ordering, I am 5' 10" and 245 lb I know I need to go on weight watchers, I am the one they send on the ice first, I ordered the XL bibs and coat, fits great and the suit is not bulky at all, can move around and kneel down with no problems, the knees have extra padding so when you are kneeling down reeling in the big one your knees are protected. so bring on the cold weather ;D :tipup:
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Yup not a problem, she can also send your username for the militia account upgrade thats comes with the patch.
-Scott
oh and can she order it through Ice shanty without being a member? And can I get the patch??? ;)
thanks,
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I also just got a set of the Red IDI gear from FISH 307. (or should I say "Santa" got them for me) They feel and fit nice. Plus there is a huge weight difference between these and the Carhartt extream coveralls that I wore for the past 10 years, I think I just lost about 10 lbs ;D. I received the gear and my "iceshanty" patch in only a few days. Hopefully I don't need to use the spare button snaps that come with it, but if you need to it's nice to have them.
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My parents came through and my Mom told me I got an early Christmas/Birthday present!!!
My Pro Plus Suit is on its way! And the weather just turned real cold, I can't wait!
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I bought the green & black artic armor plus suit. It is warm and comfortably, but the quality is the worst I have every encountered in my 30 years of ice fishing. The first day I put it on the right boot cuff strap came unattached. The Third day the other fell off. Then the cheap plastic zipper broke (for $300.00 plus dollars you would think it could be metal). Then the crossover on the bib straps came unattached. And I have now owned the suit for 1 month!!! >:( And finally don't bother calling or emailing I.D.I. the manufacturer, they won't return your call or email.
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I bought the green & black artic armor plus suit. It is warm and comfortably, but the quality is the worst I have every encountered in my 30 years of ice fishing. The first day I put it on the right boot cuff strap came unattached. The Third day the other fell off. Then the cheap plastic zipper broke (for $300.00 plus dollars you would think it could be metal). Then the crossover on the bib straps came unattached. And I have now owned the suit for 1 month!!! >:( And finally don't bother calling or emailing I.D.I. the manufacturer, they won't return your call or email.
Sorry to hear you've had such a bad experience, sounds like you got the "Lemon" of a suit... who did you order it through? I got mine through fish307.com and they were great! I had to return my jacket because it was too small, they didn't even charge me for expedited shipping back to me!!!
I have had the exact opposite experience. I have worn my suit fishing, sledding, snowshoeing and when I clear my driveway so probably 30 times since I got it at Christmas and I haven't had any issues!!!
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I bought the green & black artic armor plus suit. It is warm and comfortably, but the quality is the worst I have every encountered in my 30 years of ice fishing. The first day I put it on the right boot cuff strap came unattached. The Third day the other fell off. Then the cheap plastic zipper broke (for $300.00 plus dollars you would think it could be metal). Then the crossover on the bib straps came unattached. And I have now owned the suit for 1 month!!! >:( And finally don't bother calling or emailing I.D.I. the manufacturer, they won't return your call or email.
So what happened did you get a replacement?Have you got a reply to your email?phone call? where did you get the suit? :tipup:
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I bought the green & black artic armor plus suit. It is warm and comfortably, but the quality is the worst I have every encountered in my 30 years of ice fishing. The first day I put it on the right boot cuff strap came unattached. The Third day the other fell off. Then the cheap plastic zipper broke (for $300.00 plus dollars you would think it could be metal). Then the crossover on the bib straps came unattached. And I have now owned the suit for 1 month!!! >:( And finally don't bother calling or emailing I.D.I. the manufacturer, they won't return your call or email.
I got my husband the Arctic Armour camo bibs for Christmas and he's had the same issues. And he's the type that takes such good care of his gear that it usually lasts forever. He has worn them a total of 6 times. After the 3rd or 4th time, the crossover on the suspenders came apart. Didn't seem like that big of deal so we just stitched it up. Then Saturday one of the boot straps came off. He said that water does soak through the knees also when he's kneeling on the ground checking tip-ups. Sure do look nice though... :-\
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I was just reading this old thread and would like to tell my expeience with arcti armor plus. I used the suit ice fishing with total satisfaction and comfort. I did have to reattach the velcro snow gaiter inside the leg. No biggy just sewed it back on.I'm a commecial fisherman who spends many sub freezing days on the north atlantic.The best pecentage of time I'm lobstering. WE usually wear guy cotton foul weather gear over warm layers.Kind of bulky and restrictive. One trip it was 5 degrees out . I got the idea to see if my ice fishing gear would keep me warm while lobstering. I figured it would get ripped to shreds on the sharp wire traps. I know this is going to sound like I'm getting paid by idi but im not.I wore idi all winter and every cold day this fall. I have not had it soak through or rip. It is unbelievable how handy the padded knees are as we are alway pressing our knees into the gunwale to get leverage to haul in the gear. I mostly just wear the bibs. Thefabric shows no sign of wear. That stuff is made out of iron.When the price went to 110 in the spring, i bought two more pair . one for ice fishing and another for the boat.I still am wearing my original pair on the boat .I've had no problem with the zipper and plastic is imperitive in saltwater. I had suits in the past with brass and they quickly oxidize and jam.I've washed it maybe six times and it comes out like new. Hang dry good to go.Guy cotton X Trapper bibs 110$. For a little extra I D I is well worth it.Blocks the wind ,totally dry , warm, comfortable and stands up to salt water and abrasion resistant.
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i think i'll have to check them out hunting bud has artic armor say ya cant wear to the stand he carrys it then puts it on works great! :tipup:
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true statement wore mine last year to wally world was a big mistake!
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is it true just 1 layer under and your warm all day
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I bought a suit last year and when it came in it was way to small. I think they are using child sizes... J/K,,, It was way to small and I waited to long to send it back. Now I'm stuck with a suit that is to small. I'm a big guy so I ordered a 3xl. They said it would fit. When I tried it on, everything fit good except there is no way I can zip it. More like an xl.
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is it true just 1 layer under and your warm all day
I wear insulated underwear (cheap cotton type), Jeans, my Militia Hoodie, and some heavy insulated socks. That's it. I was out in 3ºF this morning and stayed warm walking to and from the ice. Set up my portable and the heater and the jacket has to come off.
-Jeff
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Tried my bibs friday for the first time. I LOVE THEM 30 below and my legs never got cold. Makes me want the coat even more. Well worth evey dollar!
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I bought a suit last year and when it came in it was way to small. I think they are using child sizes... J/K,,, It was way to small and I waited to long to send it back. Now I'm stuck with a suit that is to small. I'm a big guy so I ordered a 3xl. They said it would fit. When I tried it on, everything fit good except there is no way I can zip it. More like an xl.
I gotta agree with you on the sizing man. I got my suit last year and I originally ordered a Large coat and it was way way way to small so got the XL(I normally wear a Large Tall) and it fits o.k.... the arms are still a bit on the shorter side but it works. I often over heat in the thing, so once the IceCube is up the coat comes off!!! If it isn't real cold I don't even wear the pants, they work almost too well at keeping you warm!!!
Good Fishing :tipup:
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I bought the green & black artic armor plus suit. It is warm and comfortably, but the quality is the worst I have every encountered in my 30 years of ice fishing. The first day I put it on the right boot cuff strap came unattached.
Just got my green/black suit, same sorta deal happened to me. Wore it crappie fishing first night I got it, loved the suit, comfortable and warm. Next day I hit the ice with it on, had large amounts of ice build up on the boot straps all day long, I tried to keep cleaning them off as much as I could. Later that day I looked down and the left boot strap had come off, even though I had been trying to take good care of them, quite a let down after the sort of anticipation and excitement that comes along with this sort of purchase. No reply to my email thusfar either. Online retailer I ordered through has been great to deal with, but he's sort of caught in the middle on this one...
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Just got my green/black suit, same sorta deal happened to me. Wore it crappie fishing first night I got it, loved the suit, comfortable and warm. Next day I hit the ice with it on, had large amounts of ice build up on the boot straps all day long, I tried to keep cleaning them off as much as I could. Later that day I looked down and the left boot strap had come off, even though I had been trying to take good care of them, quite a let down after the sort of anticipation and excitement that comes along with this sort of purchase. No reply to my email thusfar either. Online retailer I ordered through has been great to deal with, but he's sort of caught in the middle on this one...
I have the same suit but have not had the boot strap(s) break, yet. I am amazed that a suit with such high-tech materials uses a lousy cotton strap that "sucks" up the ice and snow. Just waiting for mine to "give".
I have had nothing but good experiences with my suit and I really like it. I think if all the "things" that folks would like to have "fixed" on this suit were built in, the suit would cost more than double what the current price is, JMO. There are other "higher quality" suits out there and maybe next time I will have the money to buy one of "those".
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from what I can tell the difference between Arctic Armour and Arctic armour plus is the lining. without getting too technical i guess I'd just say the Plus is a little warmer?
as far as getting wet, it isn't gonna matter if you have a one piece suit or if your wrapped in saran wrap, the water is gonna come in fast if you are in it. the IDI suits will keep you afloat so you can try to get yourself to safety but hypothermia is the real killer in cold water submersion situations. there are other suits that offer protection against hypothermia Such as Mustang survival suits.
I bought an Arctic armour plus parka at the Syracuse Ice fishing show, the plus was ten dollars more, the sales reps told me the only difference was the plus will feel warmer when first put on, but after having the other one on for a few minutes it was just as warm as the plus, BTW I'm very happy with the coat, but I do wish these manufactures would get smart and offer the bibs with a short length inseam, I would have bought the bibs also. Walls company is the only ones that sell a quality bib in Short length.
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would anybody be able to tell me the difference between the normal Arctic Armor suits and the Artic Armor Plus suit? thanks
its just a different liner, one is like a fleece the other is like a quilted nylon, I was told one is no warmer then the other except the non plus feels colder when first put on. I have the Arctic armour plus and I'm very pleased with it.
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my only complaint would be that I seem to get cold spots where my kidneys are when i sit in my chair after set up. While dragging out and setting up I usually just wear the bibs so I don't sweat too much. Knees have stayed dry from Kneeling by the holes. Also, sometimes the zipper on the coat is hard to get started.
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Great suit! Keeps you warm & dry. And they claim it floats!