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Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: Green Pea on October 31, 2015, 06:03:44 PM
Title: Changed my mind at the last minute
Post by: Green Pea on October 31, 2015, 06:03:44 PM
Two years ago I bought a Frabil Ice Suit. It is comfortable, very warm and will more than likely last several years.
When I bought it I didn't give floating suits a second thought. I figured they were priced so much higher there was no need to even get wound up over one.
I should have looked. I think the peace of mind that you get from knowing you have help built in to your suit would make for a more relaxing mind set at different times of the season.
I decided this year I was going to get it over with and buy another suit. I had a floating suit in my basket online made it through all the screens when a life jacket made by Mustang popped up in an add........it was my size, U.S Coast Guard certified and it was $41.00 dollars with free shipping.
Looks like I will be waiting for the floatation suit another year.
How many off you wear a life jacket as opposed a floating suit?
Title: Re: Changed my mind at the last minute
Post by: slabslayer on October 31, 2015, 07:11:19 PM
I've never worn either. That said I ordered a flotation suit and it'll be here in 2 weeks. The peace of mind and safety is worth it.
Title: Re: Changed my mind at the last minute
Post by: quackpot on October 31, 2015, 07:17:44 PM
I use a float suit and I like the light weight and piece of mind.
Title: Re: Changed my mind at the last minute
Post by: Green Pea on October 31, 2015, 08:02:39 PM
I would prefer the suit but having spent 400 two years ago I need to get some use out of it. The vest was the cheapest way I suppose.
Title: Re: Changed my mind at the last minute
Post by: g on October 31, 2015, 08:23:18 PM
I have never worn either one but plan on buying a suit this year. Only problem is deciding which one to buy. Which one did you order slab?
Title: Re: Changed my mind at the last minute
Post by: slabslayer on October 31, 2015, 08:31:04 PM
I got the one from clam. It has a padded butt and knees as well as flotation. I've had a good track record with clam, that's why I got theirs.
Title: Re: Changed my mind at the last minute
Post by: Banker on November 01, 2015, 11:25:47 AM
It would be in your best interest to hold off till next year on suits ...and this is not a plug for my sponsor but a statement that the playing field becomes a lot more interesting next year as far as options for suits
Title: Re: Changed my mind at the last minute
Post by: snowcone on November 01, 2015, 09:40:06 PM
I have worn my jacket before, it helps when I think the ice is wishy washy in some places. and sometimes if a new icer goes out with me and feels better wearing one even though the ice is favorable....but my spud bar is my best friend......