Author Topic: arctic armor (Read 7006 times)

elcapitanmas · « **on:** Jan 18, 2007, 06:42 PM »

anyone have the suit or jacket? Going to order one tonight. Doesnt have the liner like the ice armor extreme, just wondering how warm the parka is. Allready have the ice armor bibs.

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fozsey · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 18, 2007, 06:48 PM »

Quote from: elcapitanmas on Jan 18, 2007, 06:42 PM

anyone have the suit or jacket? Going to order one tonight. Doesnt have the liner like the ice armor extreme, just wondering how warm the parka is. Allready have the ice armor bibs.

thanks
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My dad bought the suit last season but as far as I know he hasn't used it yet. I personally don't have either the coat or bibs but I think the premise is very solid. I just wish it was a little cheaper...

MacEnvy · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 18, 2007, 10:39 PM »

Quote from: fozsey on Jan 18, 2007, 06:48 PM

I just wish it was a little cheaper...

I hear that. I've been eyeing the Ice Armor suits for a while with the same conclusion.

Strikemaster makes a specialized ice fishing suit for $180 total (parka plus bibs). That would save $120-$170 off of the CLAM gear, but I don't know if it's as good. The CLAM suits certainly have a great reputation. As long as the Strikemaster's tough and waterproof though, I guess you could just do multiple layers of fleece underneath with a polypro base layer. That oughta keep you pretty warm and dry no matter what the conditions.

You can find the Strikemaster gear at Reed's:
http://www.reedssports.com/main.taf?cat=1912

hunters08 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 18, 2007, 10:40 PM »

I know its off your topic but honestly i'd buy a float suit cost the same or cheaper just as warm and may save your life someday!!! just my opinion

bladebait · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 22, 2007, 12:35 AM »

I second that! The float suit is the ticket! Forget the Artic Armor.

icejunky · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 22, 2007, 06:57 AM »

The artic Armour suit does not have the same interior as the Ice Armour extreme. It looks and feels the same as the origianl Ice Armour suit, but I dont know how it holds up in on the ice.

I would not order one without putting it on, these suits size funny, and you want to be able to move in them easily.

GrnDay33 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 22, 2007, 10:41 PM »

I just bought a nice winter jacket at the mall this past weekend. It is a thick waterproof well insulated jacket with lots of pockets/ reflective strips on front and back. Fleece lined front back and hood. Clearence for $7.00. Doesn't have the Clam, Or ice armor name but is nice and warm/dry.

rondog · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 06:02 AM »

Quote from: bladebait on Jan 22, 2007, 12:35 AM

I second that! The float suit is the ticket! Forget the Artic Armor.

The Arctic Armor is a float suit

Walleyemaniac · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 07:45 AM »

The arctic armour is a suit that floats if you go in. The ice armour is like any other suit warm but no flotation. Here's where I have seen it. http://walleyedan.com look in his store. There are two testimonials at the bottom of the page about two guys going through the ice at mille lacs, minn. Dan charges 299.00 for them. Craig

dawg · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 04:38 PM »

I bought mine at fish307 . It seems to be plenty warm and water repellent. I can not vouche for durability over several years of on ice use,but I feel it was money well spent. I hope that I never need to check out its Floating Capabilities

bhorn · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 07:49 PM »

Bought one today. Should be here early (mailed the money) next week. I like the fact that I will float if I go through and it is suppose to be warm to. I'll let you know.

eye hunter · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 09:54 PM »

Quote from: bhorn on Jan 23, 2007, 07:49 PM

Bought one today. Should be here early (mailed the money) next week. I like the fact that I will float if I go through and it is suppose to be warm to. I'll let you know.

I tested my suit this am doing snow removal and it is indeed warm, I have a friend that wears his below 0 and all he needs under it is a set of long johns. its good stuff, and will save your life if you go in.

bhorn · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 24, 2007, 07:20 AM »

I have heard all good and nothing bad so I didn't think I could go wrong. Thanks for the report.

jepik · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 10, 2007, 10:12 AM »

bhorn... I just order arctic armor jacket..I too have only heard good reports on arctic armor..does any body know if just the jacket will keep you afloat...I know it wont float you horz.,but I hope it will verticle....

RandyH · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 10, 2007, 04:34 PM »

I can not see anywhere on the Clam website that touts the Ice Armor line as floatation suits. I think if floatation is the number one item of concern, better to stick with something like Mustang that has been certified (I believe) by the USCG.

jepik · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 10, 2007, 05:22 PM »

randy h....arctic armor is made by I.D.I. innovative designs inc.
ice armor is made by clam....thanks for the reply

howesfc · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 02, 2007, 08:27 PM »

Thinking about buying Arctic Armor float suit by I.D.I.
Can anybody tell me how the sizes run ?

Bean · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 02, 2007, 08:53 PM »

Quote from: howesfc on Dec 02, 2007, 08:27 PM

Thinking about buying Arctic Armor float suit by I.D.I.
Can anybody tell me how the sizes run ?

I talked with a rep from the company the other week. He said the suits are generously cut - meaning there's gonna be room to spare. He said he's 5'10", 195 pounds, and is between a medium and a large. I'm 6', 195 pounds and wear size 34 jeans. I'm gonna try a Large jacket and a medium bib. By the way, they're now available in the iceshanty proshop. There is a sizing chart link there too, but those sizes are for the items when they're stretched out.

eye hunter · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 02, 2007, 10:46 PM »

I have the Artic Armor suit, I was able to mix and match, as some of us seniors are a bit bigger around the middle. I bought the XL parka and the 2 XL bibs. I think the bibs run a little small.

howesfc · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 06:33 PM »

Thank's for info.

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