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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #30 on: Jan 18, 2011, 10:20 AM »
AA is the shizzle!!!

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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #31 on: Jan 18, 2011, 01:23 PM »
I don't go out on the ice without it and neither will my Buddy, Shakey dad !!

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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #32 on: Jan 18, 2011, 01:31 PM »
I have never heard of a person drowning falling through the ice wearing a pfd life vest. $20 from bass pro,
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops%C2%AE-Sport-Flotation-Vests-for-Adults/product/73747/-1192391
 many can not afford A.A.
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #33 on: Jan 18, 2011, 01:38 PM »
Quote from: eriksat1 on Jan 18, 2011, 01:31 PM
I have never heard of a person drowning falling through the ice wearing a pfd life vest. $20 from bass pro,

 many can not afford A.A.

... but they can afford quads and snowmobiles worth thousands of $$$... and sonar units that cost twice the price of a AA suit.  ::)

You may not drown with a PFD on, but you could die of exposure if you can't pull yourself and your heavy water logged clothes back up onto the ice.

The AA suit will warm you back up on the walk back in after going thru the ice... a PFD will not.
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #34 on: Jan 18, 2011, 03:18 PM »
Quote from: GCD on Jan 18, 2011, 01:38 PM
... but they can afford quads and snowmobiles worth thousands of $$$... and sonar units that cost twice the price of a AA suit.  ::)

I guess the guys who can afford that can buy AA.
I'll email you my address you can buy me a pair 2XL :)

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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #35 on: Jan 18, 2011, 03:29 PM »
Wow thank GOD you're okay.  ;)

....Does the Arctic Armour Plus version come in camo??? If not, is the extra lining a big deal? Also, anyone know where the heck to find a retailer in Manitoba?
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #36 on: Jan 18, 2011, 04:02 PM »
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #37 on: Jan 18, 2011, 04:16 PM »
I have AA and hope I never have to find out about how the flotation works. Nice warm suit though.
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #38 on: Jan 18, 2011, 04:23 PM »
Wow!!! Glad your ok and sorry you had to test the suit in the cold water. I just showed it to my wife and she said go buy one.
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #39 on: Jan 18, 2011, 04:38 PM »
Quote from: GCD on Jan 18, 2011, 05:28 AM
They have enough floatation material in 1 suit to float 3 adults.

The suit is light weight, warm, water and wind proof.

 Some people will spends thousands of $$$ on quads, snowmobiles, and tackle... but balk at buying a $300 suit that will save their lives... it should be a must have for all that fish ice or cold water.

Here's a video.

http://www.idigear.com/video-fox.php
I bought the ARmor plus & the tags say it'll float 280 lbs
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #40 on: Jan 18, 2011, 04:49 PM »
Quote from: Jack Magnum on Jan 18, 2011, 04:38 PM
I bought the ARmor plus & the tags say it'll float 280 lbs

I understand, but if you'll watch this video with the sound on the IDI rep states the suit has enough floation to float 3 adults.

http://www.idigear.com/video-fox.php
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #41 on: Jan 18, 2011, 05:15 PM »
GCD...I know it floats my fat butt..all 250lbs... and I know I could not get my legs to go down...not tested but I think it would also keep someone up who was hanging on to you ...not recommended or personally tested but I think it might...and no I don't want to find out!    Fin.....
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #42 on: Jan 18, 2011, 05:29 PM »
Quote from: GCD on Jan 18, 2011, 04:49 PM
I understand, but if you'll watch this video with the sound on the IDI rep states the suit has enough floation to float 3 adults.

http://www.idigear.com/video-fox.php
I'm sold i will be buying one.
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #43 on: Jan 18, 2011, 05:33 PM »
x2 I just ordered mine about ten minutes ago.  Better safe than sorry.
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #44 on: Jan 18, 2011, 05:37 PM »
Like everyone said the stuff you have can be replaced your life can't.
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #45 on: Jan 18, 2011, 05:52 PM »
For those of you that have tested it, what would happen if you went in the water wearing only the bibs. My opinion is that you would be inverted.  :woot:
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #46 on: Jan 18, 2011, 06:04 PM »
ice dawg..I don't think you would be inverted...I think there is enough buoyancy to hold you on the top till you can grab hold of something .ie ice .... I personally keep my jacket on and zipped if not sure of ice conditions when setting up...
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #47 on: Jan 18, 2011, 06:51 PM »
Well, a 300+lbs I sent an email to find out how their sizes run.
I cant afford it this year, but I will have it next year!

TO the OP, glad you survived, hope you recover your wheeler!
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #48 on: Jan 18, 2011, 08:21 PM »
I bought mine 1 size larger so I could layer clothes under it. This is my third year wearing it and I love it. It blocks the wind. I do not use a shanty and fish in zero degrese weather + wind. It is very warm on a warm day.
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #49 on: Jan 18, 2011, 08:37 PM »
Quote from: johnsaredneck on Jan 18, 2011, 08:21 PM
I bought mine 1 size larger so I could layer clothes under it. This is my third year wearing it and I love it. It blocks the wind. I do not use a shanty and fish in zero degrese weather + wind. It is very warm on a warm day.
What size did you get and what size do you wear? I was wondering what size i should get. I wear a size 36w 30L jean. I was thinking of getting an XL so i could wear sweat pants or something under it. Thanks for any info.
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #50 on: Jan 18, 2011, 10:39 PM »
Thanks for the vid. GCD.  I have never even consifered this product, but now I am thinking heavily about it.  Thank you.
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #51 on: Jan 19, 2011, 06:29 AM »
IceRebel, I myself wear a 36w 32L and am 6' 235lbs and I have the XL and I layer underneath as you should and it is fine!
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #52 on: Jan 19, 2011, 06:50 AM »
Quote from: ice dawg on Jan 18, 2011, 05:52 PM
For those of you that have tested it, what would happen if you went in the water wearing only the bibs. My opinion is that you would be inverted.  :woot:
change your name to bob  maybe?  ;D
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #53 on: Jan 19, 2011, 08:08 AM »
Quote from: Mainehazmt on Jan 19, 2011, 06:50 AM
change your name to bob  maybe?  ;D
I was kind of leaning toward bobber. I have been on different forums where people seem to be buying only the bibs which I think could be bad in certain situations.
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #54 on: Jan 19, 2011, 08:27 AM »
Quote from: eriksat1 on Jan 18, 2011, 03:18 PM
I guess the guys who can afford that can buy AA.
I'll email you my address you can buy me a pair 2XL :)



Can you set a price on your life? I bet your family would set it higher than the cost of the suit. I wouldn't fish without mine. I even wear it walleye fishing on the Detroit River in the spring when it's still cold.

I know the value of a dollar, wife's been unemployed almost 2 years now. She didn't think twice of the cost of my AA. She wants me to come home everyday, and so do my daughters.
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #55 on: Jan 19, 2011, 09:33 AM »
I have seen the light.... Just ordered my suit...Been ice fishing almost 20 years now and have been wet and got lucky, getting older ,why not play safe?
Thanks all for helping me to see the light....
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #56 on: Jan 19, 2011, 09:38 AM »
Quote from: tip-down killer on Jan 19, 2011, 08:27 AM
Can you set a price on your life? I bet your family would set it higher than the cost of the suit. I wouldn't fish without mine. I even wear it walleye fishing on the Detroit River in the spring when it's still cold.

I know the value of a dollar, wife's been unemployed almost 2 years now. She didn't think twice of the cost of my AA. She wants me to come home everyday, and so do my daughters.
Quote from: tip-down killer on Jan 19, 2011, 08:27 AM
Can you set a price on your life? I bet your family would set it higher than the cost of the suit. I wouldn't fish without mine. I even wear it walleye fishing on the Detroit River in the spring when it's still cold.

I know the value of a dollar, wife's been unemployed almost 2 years now. She didn't think twice of the cost of my AA. She wants me to come home everyday, and so do my daughters.

A one time payment of $300 is very cheap life insurance!

... or you can put it on a credit card and make 48 "Easy to Pay" payments of $10/month!!! ::)
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #57 on: Jan 19, 2011, 10:30 AM »
I love mine  and that was before they gave away free gloves!
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #58 on: Jan 19, 2011, 11:35 AM »
Lucky man for sure have to look into those!
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Re: ARTIC ARMOR.. SAVED MY LIFE 1/15/2011
« Reply #59 on: Jan 19, 2011, 11:56 AM »
Quote from: surflizard on Jan 18, 2011, 01:23 PM
I don't go out on the ice without it and neither will my Buddy, Shakey dad !!
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Great Picture of you Surf and Shakey Dad.

Made me smile! Thanks!

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