Striker ice suits

[Andrewf339]

I've been looking at striker ice suits and wandering if there any preference on which models are better than others

[hardwater diehard]

Should add your location ...may be a retailer near you for sizing

[SeisMec]

I've been looking at striker ice suits and wandering if there any preference on which models are better than others

Welcome to the boards. Wish I could help but don't have any strike suits.  Try running a search using the tab in the gray bar under the sponsors, you will come up with a lot of threads. Optionally you can use google and youtube search find more reviews.

As mentioned please put at least a state location and you will get more responses. 

[TheCrappieFisherman]

http://www.strikerice.com/faqs

As far as I know there is no bad striker model, each just have different warmths and features to match different peoples fishing styles.  I learned everything I needed to about them from reading previous posts and watch those youtube videos.

I picked out the predators bibs for myself/for someone to give me for Christmas... its hard seeing them wrapped under the tree, I feel like a kid again waiting for christmas lol

[IcePirateJace]

I just got the hardwater bibs/jacket at the end of last year. Not much ice time with them yet but have been shoveling like crazy so far this year. They are extremely warm. I have been wearing just a t shirt and shorts under and it still gets too hot when you are being active. There is a lot of pockets to put whatever you need in them.

This is my first pair of bibs so I can't compare to anything but I am happy with my purchase.

[hardwater diehard]

If you tend to get cold and not running and gunning or sitting in a house or out side ...then the Hardwater rating:9/10

If you run and gun and/or like to layer then Predator... rating:7/10 warmth

Climate removable liners installed 10/10 ...liners removed 4/10

I have the Climate set up ...way to hot w/liners installed in my area ...my legs are fine most days ..w/o liner..the jacket w/o liner is nice but on some bitter days...chilly

I just got the Predator suit ...this will be my go to suit ...I like to layer... mostly wear the bibs w/tech weight base and thin jogging pants ....I usually wear some heavy weight base on top...hoodie and a vest ...and then the jacket in wind and/or bitter temps.

[Ranger619]

X2 on the Predator Suit !! That suit is amazing for warmth and blocking the wind.

[Andrewf339]

Thank you

[sra61]

I ordered the Climate last year because I had the Hardwater suit and I just fry in it. The only problem with the Climate is that for me it is about two sizes smaller than the Hardwater! I Have a size Large Hardwater suit that fits just a little tight, but ok. The Climate suit is an XL and it's way too tight to even zip up even without the liners! I really think the Climate is the way to go, but Beware the sizing difference. They are the best suits out there in my opinion.

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[pike4some]

I just picked up a Striker suit just before xmas and noticed the size difference you are mentioning. Got the climate bibs first then plunged at the coat since Gander had 15% off. Got the bibs in a xxl and the fit great. Love that the legs can be shortened if needed. The climate coat also was a xxl and was very tight to point it would not fit around and was short (Im 6'6"). I ended up exchanging it with a Hardwater xxl tall that they just happened to have on the hanger. Best thing I did as it all fits now. Just love this suit.

[Ethan C]

I have the hardwater bibs and jacket and they are very, very warm. I've fished outside in -10 temps and I'm still not cold. If you want something very warm get the hard water.

[ColoradoBob]

Also have the Predator coat and bibs. Absolutely love them. Very warm and I am amazed at the thought that went into the design...zippers, pockets, etc. A real plus is that they also give flotation (just in case).

[JigSchtickGeorge]

the hardwater can get smoking hot

[Dasher]

I bought the Striker Hard water suit rated at 9/10 last year and use the bibs and jacket for ice fishing and snowmobiling.  In my opinion great outfit warm and a lot of pockets.  Also it floats...  So far I enjoy the suit and have not had any problems.  Just got back from snowmobiling in the UP of Michigan and in 0 degrees did not get cold at all and that was running at 50mph plus

[SKIFFLAKEJIMMY]

I love the Hardwater. I got 1 for my wife also.

[fishnnut]

Also have the Predator coat and bibs. Absolutely love them. Very warm and I am amazed at the thought that went into the design...zippers, pockets, etc. A real plus is that they also give flotation (just in case).

I also have the Predator coat and bibs and this is spot on!  👍