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Offline sbrown8020

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Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« on: Jan 01, 2012, 08:00 AM »
I have seen both of these for sale a few times at $200 and wondered if anyone had an experience with both of them.   I am interested in something that I can wear during the winter as well as early and late in the open water as well.  Given a choice, I am a little more concerned about being able to extend my boating season than fish in zero degrees.  I have a nice shelter and a heater already.  I gather the Frabill outfit is slight less insulated, but not sure.




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Offline firemedic07

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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #1 on: Jan 01, 2012, 08:56 AM »
I have had the clam blue suit for several years. Best investment I've made in ice clothing. Check ebay and google it. There are some good deals out there right now. They also have different colors and even camo! Can't vouch for any other brand.
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #2 on: Jan 01, 2012, 09:01 AM »
My cousin has the grey. Said he missed the zipper the first time out. Also, the gray I believe is warmer than the blue suit.
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #3 on: Jan 01, 2012, 09:42 AM »
I Have the clam smurf suit,gotta say its nice and toasty warm.Never been disappointed with it,even in singles with negative chill weather.I am considering the new frabill suit though,mabe after it goes on a deal somewhere.
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #4 on: Jan 01, 2012, 09:58 AM »
Same thing Hooiser said.Own the blue no disapointments would like to try the ice suit.
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #5 on: Jan 01, 2012, 11:31 AM »
I have the grey Ice Armor suit and it rocks. It is a little to warm i believe for here in Indiana. For me at least. I am looking at buying the blue one. They are so comfortable.
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #6 on: Jan 01, 2012, 11:59 AM »
After you buy a good suit you won't need a shanty.... ;D
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #7 on: Jan 01, 2012, 02:04 PM »
Quote from: bret on Jan 01, 2012, 11:59 AM
After you buy a good suit you won't need a shanty.... ;D


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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #8 on: Jan 01, 2012, 02:12 PM »
I have the Ice Armor camo suit (same as the blue one only camo so I can be super stylish @)) and I love it.

I barely ever fished outside my shack, now I do it all the time. It truly is like wearing your shack! At first I thought it was all hype, but I am sold. The IA suit stops the wind completely, this makes a huge difference over carhart work clothes and such. It seems too light to keep you warm, but it really does. There are enough great big pockets to fit your whole tackle box in. This is the fourth best purchase I have made, after my flasher, Voyager, and 2up dedicated ice fishing snowmobile.
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #9 on: Jan 01, 2012, 02:24 PM »
go safe go IDI super thin super warm and it floats
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #10 on: Jan 01, 2012, 02:41 PM »
ARCTIC ARMOR FTW!
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #11 on: Jan 01, 2012, 04:48 PM »
Embarassed to share this recent experience, but here it goes.  I own a Frabill FXE grey suit.  A few days ago while putting the boat into the water, I fell in about 3fow 38 degree water temp.  3/4 submerged I thought my trip was done. The suit kept the water off of me.  I felt some dampness. but my own body heat evaporated the dampness in no time.

As far as Ice Armour, I witnessed a guy who had fallen thru the ice and was in the water for 25 minutes wearing an Ice Armour suit.  His body core temperature was normal when DNR arrived and pulled him out.

In my opinion, both suits do the job well, it is a matter of how much you want to spend.
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #12 on: Jan 01, 2012, 06:20 PM »
Quote from: Skipper on Jan 01, 2012, 02:12 PM
I have the Ice Armor camo suit (same as the blue one only camo so I can be super stylish @)) and I love it.

I barely ever fished outside my shack, now I do it all the time. It truly is like wearing your shack! At first I thought it was all hype, but I am sold. The IA suit stops the wind completely, this makes a huge difference over carhart work clothes and such. It seems too light to keep you warm, but it really does. There are enough great big pockets to fit your whole tackle box in. This is the fourth best purchase I have made, after my flasher, Voyager, and 2up dedicated ice fishing snowmobile.

DO ya think they cant see ya though,thats the real question,,,lol
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #13 on: Jan 01, 2012, 06:23 PM »
I am super STEALTH.... they think I am a fat ugly tree with a jig stick! :o

I-A works pretty dang good in a duck blind too... ;)
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #14 on: Jan 01, 2012, 06:25 PM »
Got the black frabill suit, and its extremely well made. Was never really impressed by ice armor products.
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #15 on: Jan 01, 2012, 06:31 PM »
Quote from: Skipper on Jan 01, 2012, 06:23 PM
I am super STEALTH.... they think I am a fat ugly tree with a jig stick! :o

I-A works pretty dang good in a duck blind too... ;)

Your goin after blind ducks too??? then you shouldnt need the suit.... I`m just sayin.... JT
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #16 on: Feb 02, 2012, 10:49 AM »
I'm with IceFlagger on this one.  Was gonna write a review on it but then found this thread...so here goes....

Not that I'll get to use the thing this pathetic winter, but I was in the market recently for a snowmobile/snow blowing/ice fishing outfit that was wind/water proof....and warm.  I had my eye on the Pro Qualifier suit at Bass Pro, but didn't want to pay full price...which would have been right around $400.  Seemed to be made well, and had the reinforced knees etc...

I'm glad BPS didn't put them on sale....
Was looking around at another store and stumbled across the Frabill Icesuit (black one) and loved it!  So, I hopped on the internet to find my size and placed an order.  Just got the jacket/bib combo in the mail yesterday and I have to say, it's awesome.  Very well made, heavy suit with insulation...I bet the suit alone probably weighs between 5-7lbs, but doesn't feel like extra weight when you put it on.  Also has reflective piping/trim for safety during the night hours and about 27 different zipper/velcro pockets for jigs, cell phone etc.

Best part?....the suit retails for $400, but found it on BoatersWorld.com for $273!...NO tax, FREE shipping.  It came to my house in 2 days!  If anyone is intereste, here's the link...

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/MP119863634msk.htm

I go about 6'2", 190 lbs and the Xtra Large size is just about perfect. 

At that price, I would highly recommend this suit to anyone!
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #17 on: Feb 02, 2012, 11:26 AM »
Look on ebay! A seller there has the black frabill ice suit in my size (M) for $240 + free ship.. thats where I'll be gettin mine! The other sizes go up in price a little but still a heck of a deal!
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #18 on: Feb 02, 2012, 02:31 PM »
Quote from: infernoxd45 on Feb 02, 2012, 11:26 AM
Look on ebay! A seller there has the black frabill ice suit in my size (M) for $240 + free ship.. thats where I'll be gettin mine! The other sizes go up in price a little but still a heck of a deal!

Nice find!  Can't go wrong there....
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #19 on: Feb 02, 2012, 09:05 PM »
1st year for me in the blue ice armor suit. Nice suit if it's very cold out i put on a heavy flannel but that all i need. I think the grey ice might be to warm for me if i was moving around alot.
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Re: Frabill Grey Ice Suit or Ice Armor Blue Cold Weather Suit?
« Reply #20 on: Feb 06, 2012, 11:27 AM »
I bought the frabil suit last winter and like many have said the shanty started staying home.  The biggest problem I had was finding one that fit me right since I'm 6'6". 
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