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Arctic armor is on my wish list. Seems like the best solution. I know if I rely on a pfd I'll get lazy and not wear it because it's bulky and in the way.
I wear a life jacket at first and last ice when I'm walking out and back. Once I've drilled some holes and feel comfortable I take it off. I've looked real hard at the inflatable ones that I could wear all the time but have not bit the bullet. I do feel if your ready, Ice picks, PFD and throw ropes a person could get out. I have gone through a number of times and the key is to keep a calm head and have a plan. Three years ago I had my wife on the Gorge. She had gone ice fishing with me for about three years at that time. We had an earth quake while on the ice and had a large wave with it. Then a large rock the size of a car broke loose about 500 yards away and went through the ice. It scared her so bad she has never gone again.
Been using a mustang float coat. Been using it for years. Also have some ice picks in your pocket. Work really good.