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I think I'm defiantly going to order a Arctic Armor suit. Whats the difference between the Arctic armor suit and the Arctic armor plus suit. I read the info but don't notice a difference. Anyone got one? How u like it? Thanks
Here's to mudding the water. I have the Armor Blues and there great. Have had them for a few yrs and no rips or break down in keeping you warm.I think either one you go w/ will be worth it.
I too have been mulling over which suite to get, the arctic armour plus or ice armour grey suite. My main question is bulk. I already have to much natural bulk, LOL and want to keep the layering to a minimum. I have no concern about putting bibs on over boots(too big anyway). Does anyone know if ice armour will keep you afloat as well or just the arctic armour? Tnx
There are two major differences between Ice armor and Arctic Armor. 1) Ice Armor is NOT buoyant. if you do happen to fall through, you won't float. 2) The Ice Armor is heavier and bulkier. Also, I don't think the Ice Armor has the separate cuff gator ( I slide the gator in my boot) Just as an aside I have a friend who owns the blue Ice Armor suit, he says the bibs are great but he has other winter coats that are warmer, he almost never wears the coat on the ice.I have the red, my son has the camo. (Arctic Armor). Both are warm and waterproof. One thing about the camo- wet snow and sleet tend to stick to it - you can brush it off but it can get a little annoying. The red suit sheds the snow sleet and rain great, it just doesn't stay wet. I can kneel in slush for ten minutes, when i get up my knees are dry in a minute. I am completely satisfied with the Arctic Armor.
With the Artic Armor Would I be able to pull the bib pants over my mickey mouse or muck boots ?
Yes. But it is much easier to put them on afterwards. You need to fully open the legs and the internal gaiters, even then it is a tight fit. But it can be done.
Not sure if this is true or not, but I was told that a person should never dry your Artic Armor in the dryer. The Drying it in the dryer ruins the insulation properties of the insulation.
I have the arctic armour plus suit with mixed feelings. The suit does keep you warm and dry. It is the quality that is the issue its just not top notch start with the outer material seems thin to me but so far somewhat durable, the cut of the suit is kind of funky the arms seem short and a little snug, the pants ar nice and heavy due to the extra padding i guess its a trade off. No chest pockets on the bibs which kinda sucks. The biggest problem is the zippers they broke the first time out did not realize it until after my 10 day return policy was up. Now i am getting the run around from idi and fish307. I will probably have a seamstress replace them if nothing else. Bouyancy might be the trade off. You be the judge. My buddy has an ice armour x suit it seems to be better quality. It doesn't float.[/quote What do you mean 307 is giving you the run around ?? I am interested because that's who I planned a purchase thru. However if they aren't going to stand by the product after just 10 days when there's an obvious flaw I might have to look elsewhere to purchase the suit.
Fish307 said it was idi's problem, idi said it was fish307's problem. Don't care just want a new jacket. It's less than 30 days old. Reguardless of my situation I have been using it daily with no other problems. As for the suit design it can still be improved upon.
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