Author Topic: % that have a floating suit?? (Read 3366 times)

hardwater diehard · « **Reply #30 on:** Mar 04, 2016, 03:52 PM »

Quote from: dbaker on Mar 04, 2016, 03:46 PM

I am new to ice fishing I didn't know that they had flotation suits guess I will look into one of them . Who has a recommendation?

http://www.strikerbrands.com/

https://www.idigear.com/

http://www.expeditionoutdoors.com/anorakk-sikre-multi-climate-buoyance-suit/

the top three ...use the search function upper left plenty of past threads / reviews

rgfixit · « **Reply #31 on:** Mar 04, 2016, 04:26 PM »

Been wearing a Mustang for many years now.

Rg

Yoopergirl · « **Reply #32 on:** Mar 04, 2016, 05:14 PM »

I'm the only one in my group of friends that has one. Striker Climate bibs and jacket. Haven't worn it with the liners since it hasn't been cold enough. Usually only wear my Under Armor 4.0s beneath it. I also haven't seen many other float suits (any brand) around. A lot of Carhartts though.

Thearcher1340 · « **Reply #33 on:** Mar 04, 2016, 05:49 PM »

Well I got one for my son for Xmas the wife got me one for Xmas and as soon as my buddy's wife heard of them she got her son one then hubby got one, I really believe a lot of ice fisherman have no idea of these suits yet

bobberbill · « **Reply #34 on:** Mar 04, 2016, 05:57 PM »

I fish alone. Wife made it mandatory. Striker HW bibs and Climate coat. Ice is 1/2 gone on this lake, so I'll have the suit on in the next couple days when I start to open water fish..

Chris338378 · « **Reply #35 on:** Mar 04, 2016, 06:06 PM »

I'm not sure how many people have them in Northeastern Pennsylvania but I'm sure there will be quite a bit more that will after this years season since the ice was iffy quite a bit. I have the Striker Hardwater and cant' say enough good things about it. I'm happy with it and would definitely buy it again.

slipperybob · « **Reply #36 on:** Mar 05, 2016, 04:44 AM »

I don't get out much, less even see others on ice. I will say, I haven't seen anyone else with a floating suit.

mono_mono · « **Reply #37 on:** Mar 05, 2016, 06:31 AM »

Not me. I avoid thin or rotten ice. But in the day and age of guys fishing until they need to be rescued, they are probably a good idea

iceman260 · « **Reply #38 on:** Mar 05, 2016, 06:42 AM »

Have had AA suit for three years, not only does it float but is very warm.

osiris · « **Reply #39 on:** Mar 05, 2016, 06:50 AM »

I see very few when im out but I love mine

iowapackfan · « **Reply #40 on:** Mar 05, 2016, 06:30 PM »

Lots of Carhartts around here. My Predators keep me nice and toasty on the ice tho.

rgfixit · « **Reply #41 on:** Mar 05, 2016, 06:40 PM »

The Mustang is a 3 season suit. Meets the requirements for boating in cold weather as well as added safety on ice. The other so called flotation suits are not US Coast Guard Rated.

Rg

coldfingers · « **Reply #42 on:** Mar 05, 2016, 09:13 PM »

I have owned one for probably 10 years. Artic Armor. I have ice fished for 40 years. Never had a problem. But I went in the first time I wore the suit. What a wonderful feeling ...knowing I was not going to sink. Will never fish without it

mr.clean · « **Reply #43 on:** Mar 06, 2016, 02:47 AM »

The last few years I've done the majority of my fishing between Monday and Friday so do not see that many other fishermen. I'm guessing 20% or less own a floatation suit. Depending on how much gear you wish to purchase ice fishing can become an expensive sport/hobby . So I can see people not wanting to buy a special suit just for ice fishing. Also not sure how many know the suits are out there for purchase. I knew about the Mustang suit Rg has but did not here about other suits until joining Ice shanty .
Steve

nocod · « **Reply #44 on:** Mar 06, 2016, 06:47 PM »

75 % plus wear something

3300 · « **Reply #45 on:** Mar 06, 2016, 06:58 PM »

Quote from: nocod on Mar 06, 2016, 06:47 PM

75 % plus wear something

i hope the other 25% have a heated shanty

52isntbigenough · « **Reply #46 on:** Mar 07, 2016, 07:56 AM »

After a close call out on Sturgeon Bay one year that included rolling ice, planking to get off and screaming kids, as well as myself, I bought one.

jethro · « **Reply #47 on:** Mar 07, 2016, 08:30 AM »

I will be getting one in the future, but until I can afford it I fish in my snowmobile gear.

Mr.Seaguar · « **Reply #48 on:** Mar 07, 2016, 03:08 PM »

I don't have one. I ask myself every time I am going fishing, Is there a chance I will fall in today? If I answer yes, I stay home and watch tv.

Stinkybaits · « **Reply #49 on:** Mar 11, 2016, 12:13 AM »

hmmm.... Maybe half.

3300 · « **Reply #50 on:** Mar 11, 2016, 07:40 AM »

Quote from: Mr.Seaguar on Mar 07, 2016, 03:08 PM

I don't have one. I ask myself every time I am going fishing, Is there a chance I will fall in today? If I answer yes, I stay home and watch tv.

there's always a chance.

52isntbigenough · « **Reply #51 on:** Mar 11, 2016, 08:09 AM »

Quote from: Mr.Seaguar on Mar 07, 2016, 03:08 PM

I don't have one. I ask myself every time I am going fishing, Is there a chance I will fall in today? If I answer yes, I stay home and watch tv.

So you know where every spring hole and weak spot is? To be honest, no matter what ice you're on, there's a chance.

WARRIOR_ON_ICE · « **Reply #52 on:** Mar 11, 2016, 07:36 PM »

I don't own a floating suit and don't have any plans to at this time. When I venture out on any ice that I have questions about, I am wearing a PFD outside my coat. Once I get out to where I'll be fishing and determine the ice is definitely safe all over, the PFD comes off.

When I am fishing a spot where other people have already ventured out on the path I am taking, AND I know the weather has stayed cold enough to maintain safe ice, I don't bother wearing the PFD. I also do not risk fishing late ice after a string of warm days, no matter what people are reporting the ice thickness to be.

ICE WANDERER · « **Reply #53 on:** Mar 12, 2016, 04:08 AM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Mar 05, 2016, 06:40 PM

The Mustang is a 3 season suit. Meets the requirements for boating in cold weather as well as added safety on ice. The other so called flotation suits are not US Coast Guard Rated.

Rg

You're right Rg, but they are not well advertised, if I had known about them I would have gone for one of those instead
of my Artic Armor suit. But I will say at first hand experience my AA suit works the way it is advertised to do.

IW

lexman2 · « **Reply #54 on:** Mar 13, 2016, 08:56 AM »

Are they pricey? yes! but how much do people spendon other things, shantys ,rods flashers etc. that are NOT life saving? I will buy a float suit any time over some of the other stuff. just my .02 cents.

varmonter · « **Reply #55 on:** Mar 13, 2016, 03:14 PM »

Well I got some hard water bibs this year.
Perhaps the coat next season.my fishing
Bud has none.so that's 25 percent..I guess.
Our last trip out made us think about it.
Rolling ice and oozing pressure Cracks..

These suits will not give me a false sense
Of security or make me go when the ice
Seems punky.they are no substitute for
Common sense.

bterry · « **Reply #56 on:** Mar 17, 2016, 12:24 PM »

Very few people have them out here

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Author Topic: % that have a floating suit?? (Read 3366 times)