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Gibby1231:
What is the best float bibs and jacket on the market and why?  Looking to upgrade from my Carhartts.  Thanks in advance!

ifish4fishwithteeth:
I have 0 complaints with my Striker predator jacket and bibs.

hardwater diehard:
The major manufactures for floating ice suits ...Striker Ice ,Clam, Frabill and Anorakk Suit

http://www.strikerbrands.com/

http://stores.clamoutdoors.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Ascent&_ga=2.244761605.148013792.1506711418-313602478.1506711418

http://www.frabill.com/apparel/ice-fishing-apparel/i-float-jacket.html

http://www.expeditionoutdoors.com/expedition-anorakk-suit/

I have the Striker Ice Predator and Climate both Bibs and Parka ...love them...most vary between price points, features, colors from each make and model to each their own ...do an IceShanty SEARCH (upper left) on your perspective choices.

3300:
i started with artic armor (first float assist ice suit) and was always cold in it. when the sun started setting i would have to put on a down vest to try to keep my back warm enough to stay on ice. very loud suit to wear also and the stitching in the seams started wearing thin and the velcro on the bib pockets quit working. it did save my life once, so it was worth buying them, but i did change brands to striker and found them to much better in every way. i researched the brand before buying and went with the hardwater version because of the fabric denier is the thickest and 2nd warmest they have to offer. after wearing out my last over priced ice suit, i want to make sure to try not to make the same mistake again.

i bought my wife the woman's version so we are both safe and comfortable on ice.

try to wear things that don't absorb water like cotton or wool. getting out of the water means the more water weight on your person, the harder it will be to get out of it. that's why there are drain holes in the better ice suits. so look into a poly under wear and don't wear pants, they aren't needed and not as comfortable as just a poly base or some thing better that doesn't absorb water.

when i did a self rescue, i used my elbows to walk my back onto the ice far and then swing kick both of my knees onto the side of the ice hole and lifted the rest of my body out and rolled away from the hole. the suit will have you laying on your back anyways. it was super easy to do and i didn't need to fumble for picks or screwdrivers. the suit keeps you up high in the water so it makes it easy to get out and keeps your head from going under water too from the drop when you fall in. i most always wear my parka even when it's not that cold and take it off after i get to fishing. it's the best insurance policy you can have to be able to get back home.

RuttNutt:
I bought the Striker Ice Predator bibs last year. First floating apparel I bought ever. LOVE them! Waterproof yet breathable, VERY warm! Functional, and seem to be very durable and great fit! Going to buy the Jacket this year!

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