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Just the bibs - Snosuit or Artic Armor

Chode2235

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I'm in need of some new ice fishing bibs and am wondering which of the two above I should look at getting. I have looked at both and have seen both in person. The Snosuit bibs seem really nice, but I am worried they might be a bit warm for my 'everyday' ice fishing bibs.

The AA bibs dont seem quite up to the same level, but I like that they are less bulky and heck .. they float. No pockets inside, but overall seem like a great pair of bibs. Especially at half the cost.

I do a lot of run and gun fishing, and most of the time will not wear my big coat. I will wear a light coat or layer up under the bibs, as I find the big coat to get int he way more often than not.

What do you think, which should I get?

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I have just the AA bibs in black, and they are awesome! I just wear them with my regular fleece or Goretex jacket. I have no idea if I would still float with just the bibs, but I don't really care that much. You have to get out of the water long before you care about being able to float anyways IMHO, and even a little extra flotation would probably help you.

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I have the SnoSuit bibs. They are a tad heavy, but they are built like a tank. You could not ask for more warmth, padding, and water proofing. If you want a bib that can double for Fall and Spring fishing from the boat, then you should look into a shell bib like the AA. If you want a pure Winter bib, then the SnoSuit bibs are your answer. I cannot comment on the quality or differences in the product since taken over by Frabill as my bibs are from SnoSuit directly when they owned the product.

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I own both and as stated above, they each have their place. I have had no warmth issues with the AA and yes they float, bonus. The Snosuit is what I use when riding my sled and in days when i know I will be out on solid ice and outside a bit more. Really warm, heavy and yes a bit bulky, but who argues with bulky in 25 mph wind in winter when you are warm. I wear them both in different situations and like them both.

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If it were me for every day ice fishing I would get AA. A lot cheaper, way lighter.

Now if your snowmobiling to your spots than I would get the Sno Suit.

Im going to get a Sno Suit for them long mid winter Snowmobile to Ice Trips.

Crazy, I don't even wear my AA suit while I snowmobile because I get way to hot. Riding my sled out on the lakes when it's -30 is about perfect for me and the AA suit. Anything above zero I just use my pull over Columbia snow boarding pants, a hoodie, and my normal lightweight winter jacket, with good longjohns under everything.

One thing to keep in mind is everyone handles the cold differently, I don't get cold very easily because I'm outside alot in the winter. I have friends that get cold as soon as it gets below 30 lol.

For me the AA suit, a good helmet, and riding sled is overkill.

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AA for the ice fishing and in the boat spring and fall. For the snowmobile or the severe cold, then the Sno Suit would be warmer.

The AA will float you if you fall in as the Sno Suit will not. The Sno Suit is a bit bulkier but in the colder temps, it is for me, much warmer.

If I did not have a suit was was looking for just one for now, I would go with the AA.

Perfect world, own both.

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