Bibs

[DTro]

Since AA makes a Camo suit, I think alot of people are switching to those for muli-season use.

I have a camo suit, and wear the parka all summer long on the cool nights, and throw the bibs on when the snow starts flying like it was Fri night.

[firedew]

??? on the Vexilar bibs. Do they run big or like pant size? 34-36 waist is that L or XL? LMK

[Drewski]

If you wear a 34 or 36 I would go with a XL because most likely you'll be wearing some warm clothes under them and then your movement wouldn't be restricted at all.

I have the same waist as you and an extra large fits me well. They're not too big at all.

[Northlander]

Get some man bibs... Carhart! They're like $90 and will last for years. I didn't know anyone besides Carhart made bibs. Those Ice Armor's are cute though. I wish they'd make a purse to match and i'd get some for sure!

I used to say the same until I got some. My Arctic Armor are way lighter than my Carhart and every bit as warm. I had the black extremes too. My AA are much easier to hole hop in and the padded seat and kness realy helps. Plus if you happen to fall through the ice you will flaot unlike my Carharts wich filled up with water and weighed a ton. I also didnt like my carhart zippers freezing shut on me all the time.

I agree if you work outdoors Carhart are the way to go but in a Ice Fishing situation the AA suits cant be beat in my opinion. My wife will have a set this winter for sure. She doesnt Ice Fish much but they will be great for snowmobiling as well.

[Shack]

I have not tried a vex suit, but the big turn off for me with Carhart is when it comes to going #1 as a man Unless they have lowered the zipper stop, I am not sure what they where thinking

AA bibs are hands down worth the extra cash. Knee padding is crazy thick, "NO WET KNEES" hole hopping, and are very warm.

[FYGR8]

I wish the manufacturers would consider tall guys as much as they do vertically challenged. When you jump sizes all you normally gain is girth and very little length.Good rain gear over the appropriate layers works for me.

[slurpie]

Tried the Arctic Armor for the first time this morning. Seemed ok it was 26 when I got to the lake plus driving at 30 mph in boat no windshield. Was'nt overly warm to sweating point but not cold either. But i thought I would push it a little for first time usually with carhartt (last year) under armor long sleeve, Heavy duty carhartt hoody, shirt Carhartt Extreme bibs and a heavy work coat. Today Aa suit, Under armor,shirt. Was alot less clothing for being close to same comfortable level and alot easier to move. Also they say it floats but decided not to try that out. Thought it worked decent but will Know for sure when the ice forms and its colder out and drilling-hopping holes. Not so impressed with the gloves they are warm but weird to take off but they were free also.

[dabaer]

Haha, i gotta agree with sapper on this one! Ch's have always been at the top of the list for me. I have tryed some others but they just dont seem to hold up compared to Ch. Everytime i go out fishing i drill at least a dozen holes, usaully many more than that though, i will admit they do get heavy once in a while, but its nice when you can go fishing, then when done go back to farm and do whatever work you need to without changing. They are very nice bibs to me, many uses for them and i would recommend to others.

[quackersmacker]

My wife bought me a pair of Vex bibs, I love 'em. I actually bought another pair at the end of the year on closeout for 50 bucks, just to have a backup. Carharts are nice, but for ice fishing, and ice fishing alone Vexi for sure!