Floor for Quickfish 3 ideas?

[BronzeBrother]

Anyone have any good ideas for a floor system for the QF 3? I have been using carpet but my feet still get cold after a few hours. I was looking at the foam flooring that is used for garage floors that is about an inch thick. Sears sells them in 2 x 2 sections that lock together like legos to make the floor bigger. Tired of my feet getting cold even after using foot warmers and insulated socks.

[tom fellegy]

is the qf3 a tub with flip-over canvas or the pop open tent like shelter?

[tunrevir]

Pick a piece of 2" styrofoam up at the local lumber yard and cut it to fit your foot area, buy a good pair of boots and if you already have a good pair of boots then go get some boot blankets for them. No fun to have cold feet when out fishing.

Tunrevir~

[deadeye]

I have a QF3 and I have been using those square anti-fatigue mats that your talking about and they work great. I had them for a couple years as I got them to use with my flip over.

For the most part I only take one with me just for where my feet set but if the dog is with I do take a couple for her to lay on too.

They have held up pretty nice and definitely make a difference with cold feet. Very light weight and the take up little space. About all you can ask for really.

[Archerysniper]

There is a thread about this topic in the spearing section people have been building them for the qf3 out of plywood and adding hinges and carpet.

[Archerysniper]

Here it is this is setup for spearing but could be changed for fishing.

QF3 Floor

[jdog]

i think you better get good boots

[CarpinMNRiver]

I got a QF3 this year. The last few times out I have just been bringing a couple smaller pieces of plywood for the area where I sit and it works pretty good. I also have 1600mg thinsulate all rubber boots which keeps the feet dry and warm. I might try some kind of rubber mats.

[Fish Slayer]

I just use a piece of plywood that I slide under the sled a little and the rest is my floor.

[slipperybob]

Those foam flooring will do the trick. I will use two patches of 2X2 connected together and will throw the bigger carpet on top of that. You still need good boots or try to keep your boots from getting too wet or iced up. Sometimes it's your feet sweating too much and getting cold afterwards.

[TruthWalleyes]

Anyone have any good ideas for a floor system for the QF 3? I have been using carpet but my feet still get cold after a few hours. I was looking at the foam flooring that is used for garage floors that is about an inch thick. Sears sells them in 2 x 2 sections that lock together like legos to make the floor bigger. Tired of my feet getting cold even after using foot warmers and insulated socks.

Not trying to be rude here, but i'd suggest getting a better pair of boots... I have a qf3 also and warm feet in Irish Setter Outrider 1000 boots.

The bigger the "tred" on your boots the less surface contact your feet have with the ice too.

[BronzeBrother]

Pick a piece of 2" styrofoam up at the local lumber yard and cut it to fit your foot area, buy a good pair of boots and if you already have a good pair of boots then go get some boot blankets for them. No fun to have cold feet when out fishing.

Tunrevir~

So the boot blankets are a good option? Are they spendy or should I just invest in some iceman style boots? I will definitely try out the foam flooring too.

Thanks everyone for all the good information. It all helps.

[BronzeBrother]

Not trying to be rude here, but i'd suggest getting a better pair of boots... I have a qf3 also and warm feet in Irish Setter Outrider 1000 boots.

[BronzeBrother]

is the qf3 a tub with flip-over canvas or the pop open tent like shelter?

Pop up style

[uptracker]

I agree...good boots. It's been really cold over here in the UP this year and I have yet to get cold wearing Rocky Blizzard Stalkers and a good pair of Wigwham wool/polypro socks with Outlast inpregnation.

If you still need something, look into the foam "puzzle pieces" made for kids or a foam kneeling pad for gardening....or a foam seat cusion for hunting.

[BronzeBrother]

Those foam flooring will do the trick. I will use two patches of 2X2 connected together and will throw the bigger carpet on top of that. You still need good boots or try to keep your boots from getting too wet or iced up. Sometimes it's your feet sweating too much and getting cold afterwards.

Thank you for your input. I appreciate ot

[TruthWalleyes]

I've got two kinds of boot blanets, but i don't know if i'd suggest you wear them on the ice....They're not very durable and i could see them freezing to the floor and you ripping them on the first use. I bring them out for deer hunting, but don't walk in them...They sure are warm though.

For the poor circulation, i'd suggest a good pair of boots- but make sure you get them big enough so you have lots of room to wiggle around in them, as well as room for a big pair of socks or two...that will give you the most heat. There's always foot warmers too, but that's like a band-aid for bad boots.

[Northlander]

Keep the snow on the ice dont shovel it off, get some good smart wool socks and good boots like Ice Kings or Alphas and you should be fine. If your feet still get cold take a short walk and get the circulation going. Drink plenty of water and not a bunch of booze or pop. Eating some healthy snacks when out helps too.

[Big Tom]

I'm using 4 of the rubber bar mats in my Quik Fish 6.

Cons - These things are heavy and I have loaded them in my Otter sled with Auger, rod case, bait, chair(s), lantern case and vexi and put the 6 on my back and hiked out a mile and back. No need for a health club membership.

Pros - I shovel before putting them down. Nice level floor, feet off the ice, gloves etc. don't get soaked if they fall on the floor. The mats won't absorb water and don't stick to the ice if left overnight with no heat. You can wash fish slime and guts off them, shake off seeds and minnow parts. No assembly required and they won't leave carpet fibers or insulation behind on the ice.