949i vs Montana wind?

[gso12]

Im about to buy a 949i and was just wondering how they hold up in our Montana winds? Should a guy buy extra ice anchors.   Thanx. 

[FrostBack]

It will be great, they come with six anchors....be sure to use them all on windy days. On calm days I will only anchor the four corners of mine.

[Chasing Lunkers]

I have the 949 and I love it! As long as you put it up correctly and anchor down it works great. I got extra anchors for mine so I can strap all 8 anchor points when it gets really wicked. And the eskimo anchors are the best in the business!  If you only have the 6 anchors the key is to anchor all 4 corners and the 2 windward sides. Works perfect and mine still looks like new with no rips or tears. 
Enjoy the new gear!

[olslewfoot]

I use 8 ice anchors on mine during windy conditions. I usually like to have more than one person around when setting up in the wind. I have been out in very windy conditions. It will hold up very well. Be careful not to force anything. I agree that the Eskimo anchors are the best.

[Cold toes]

Agree with olslewfoot. Don't force those rods in the wind. I snapped one setting up on Georgetown last winter when we had 45mph winds. Still managed to finish the day with a collapsed side. Aside from that mine does excellent in the wind. I had it out in 50mph gusts.

[albo]

I have one of the quick fish non insulated models and it does well in the wind. I anchor one side and get the  guy rope anchors in the ice before I erect the shelter. I have seen a few fellow ice fishers chasing shelters across the ice.

[gso12]

thanx for the replies !!!  Just the kind of information i was looking for.   Gonna place my order online today an get that thing on its way to me!  Cant hardly wait!   Good luck this Winter!

[gadgetman]

Ditto on all the above posts....love mine.   

[Elkhnter]

I agree with all the post- Never hurts to have a few extra ice anchors around and yes eskimo's are by far the best..

Another quick and easy thing to do is by some cam strap, they are just like rachet straps but these ones just pull on the strap and they tighten up. They work better and you can get a pack for like  $10.00. You just hook the strap to the top of the anchor and one in the grooment of the tent pull the strap "Sides are Tight As Can Be".

[studemaker]

Howdy all, I am a newbie here. I just received my 949i this weekend and set it up in my shop to check it out.
Mine came with 9 ice anchors, not sure if it was a screwup, or if that has become the amount shipped now. Looks like it will be a nice portable to take to Peck.

[albo]

Elkhunter I like your idea about the cam straps that would be a great addition. I am also thinking about welding some nuts onto the anchors so I can power them in with the cordless impact.

[PerchPounderMT]

What wind?

[gso12]

My 949i just arrived today. I had to set it up in the house just to check it out ..cant wait to put it to use on the ice.  Gonna buy some cam straps before i go out great idea. Thanx again everyone that responded.

[SpitzoMT]

My 949i just arrived today. I had to set it up in the house just to check it out ..cant wait to put it to use on the ice.  Gonna buy some cam straps before i go out great idea. Thanx again everyone that responded.

Congrats GSO !! I hope it serves you well !!