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    Cool Artic armor suits


    With the story of the tragedy at John Redmon I started looking into these suits.

    Does anyone have a pair? They are supposed to be buoyant and by all accounts keep you warm a toasty on the coldest days. Any first hand knowledge?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackdog40 View Post
    With the story of the tragedy at John Redmon I started looking into these suits.

    Does anyone have a pair? They are supposed to be buoyant and by all accounts keep you warm a toasty on the coldest days. Any first hand knowledge?

    According to drifter106's post here http://www.crappie.com/crappie/main-...tml#post972216 he should have some good info.
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    You might want to talk to Craig Johnson as I think they have some in their office. He might have some info for you...

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    My Bother-in-law in Minn loves them..Not sure what model he has - blue in color.
    They are $$$ -- but you get what you pay for.

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    Went down to Midwest Marina in Andover they had a couple of suits. Tried them on. They are extremely well constructed and very warm. I doubt you would have to wear anything under them(That could be scary as Hell) plus the fact they keep you a float if you fall in. In my opinion seems worth the money. The IDI site has some on sale right now they are green and yellow, Green Bay packer colors but to save 114 buck I would almost wear pink.

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    Pink may not be toooo bad.....If you go over board --easy to spot.

    Since you know what model and size..You may want to check online.

    Good luck,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackdog40 View Post
    With the story of the tragedy at John Redmon I started looking into these suits.

    Does anyone have a pair? They are supposed to be buoyant and by all accounts keep you warm a toasty on the coldest days. Any first hand knowledge?
    This is my 3rd year with the Artic Armor outfit. When its cold and you have some wind I can't think of anything that I would rather have on. What LBM linked here pretty much says it all. After using it for a couple years I have noticed:

    positive......extremely lightweight, does a real good job of protecting a person from rain and WIND, don't have that "stuffed" feeling that you get from wearing carhill's and other types of coveralls (no "wear and tear" on the shoulders after a day of fishing). Mobility is much better than if I were in my Carhill's....can really tell it at the end of a day, don't feel as tired.

    negative.....zipper on the bibs only goes up 3/4 of my leg...makes for putting them on with winter boots difficult. It can be done, but I usually take off my boots, slip on the bibs and then the boots. The lining, brushed tricot, has a tendency to wanta stick to your clothes. Doesn't affect you while there on but you notice it when you take them off at the end of a day....no biggy, just the nature of the lining. Expensive...

    If it gets above freezing, be prepared to sweat

    Haven't tested the floating thing...but as I get older its reassuring to know that I have something to help me if I hit the drink.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackdog40 View Post
    Went down to Midwest Marina in Andover they had a couple of suits. Tried them on. They are extremely well constructed and very warm. I doubt you would have to wear anything under them(That could be scary as Hell) plus the fact they keep you a float if you fall in. In my opinion seems worth the money. The IDI site has some on sale right now they are green and yellow, Green Bay packer colors but to save 114 buck I would almost wear pink.
    What / where is the "IDI site"
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    Quote Originally Posted by drifter106 View Post
    This is my 3rd year with the Artic Armor outfit. When its cold and you have some wind I can't think of anything that I would rather have on. What LBM linked here pretty much says it all. After using it for a couple years I have noticed:

    positive......extremely lightweight, does a real good job of protecting a person from rain and WIND, don't have that "stuffed" feeling that you get from wearing carhill's and other types of coveralls (no "wear and tear" on the shoulders after a day of fishing). Mobility is much better than if I were in my Carhill's....can really tell it at the end of a day, don't feel as tired.

    negative.....zipper on the bibs only goes up 3/4 of my leg...makes for putting them on with winter boots difficult. It can be done, but I usually take off my boots, slip on the bibs and then the boots. The lining, brushed tricot, has a tendency to wanta stick to your clothes. Doesn't affect you while there on but you notice it when you take them off at the end of a day....no biggy, just the nature of the lining. Expensive...

    If it gets above freezing, be prepared to sweat

    Haven't tested the floating thing...but as I get older its reassuring to know that I have something to help me if I hit the drink.
    Do you wear any layered clothes under the suit or just pants and shirt.

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