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Best Bibs for a Tall Guy???

carpshooterdeluxe

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Do any of the manufacturers out there with Ice fishing bibs carry tall sizes? I need a 34" inseam, and it seems that most of the ice fishing bibs are too short unless I jump up to an XL which is way too big.

Right now I'm looking at picking up a pair of cabelas goretex guidewear X300 bibs because they are offered in tall, but my concern is whether or not they will hold up in the knees and keep me dry when moving from hole to hole and fishing on my knees all day. I'm 6' 3" 200 lbs...if anybody has experience with a tall bib that holds up in the knees I'd love to hear it!

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I also have this problem. Im 6'6" tall but Im 270#. I have the Arctic Armor Bibs and Jacket. Im going to be wearing a 4x Bibs and 3X Jacket. I had the 3X bibs and they were a tad short and tight at times.

I wish one of these ice suit makers would make bibs with the leg zippers all the way to the hipps like Carhart does. Its a pain trying to get a size 15 Ice King in and out of Bibs with leg zippers only to the knees!

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I'm the exact same size as you, 6' 3", 200 lbs, 34" inseam, and I have the Ice Armor Gray suite in XL and it fits me great, especially when wearing a couple layers underneath, it's a little wide in the lower leg, but it's never bothered me. The suits also seem huge if you don't have the belt snugged up, it makes a huge difference. Keep in mind you will be wearing more clothing under the suit than you probably are right now or when you are trying them on in the store. I've had my suit for a couple years and absolutly love it, never had any water intrusion through the knees or anywhere.

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I'm 6'2" 215 and I have the Ice Armor blue suit. Caman described exactly how my suit fits me. The thing I like most about the suit is when you bend over or kneel down it never feels like its pulling on your shoulders or binding up on your legs.

I could never be without them.

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I'm 6'2" 215 and I have the Ice Armor blue suit. Caman described exactly how my suit fits me. The thing I like most about the suit is when you bend over or kneel down it never feels like its pulling on your shoulders or binding up on your legs.

I could never be without them.

Thanks guys for the info.

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I also have this problem. Im 6'6" tall but Im 270#. I have the Arctic Armor Bibs and Jacket. Im going to be wearing a 4x Bibs and 3X Jacket. I had the 3X bibs and they were a tad short and tight at times.

I wish one of these ice suit makers would make bibs with the leg zippers all the way to the hipps like Carhart does. Its a pain trying to get a size 15 Ice King in and out of Bibs with leg zippers only to the knees!

Thanks for the info northlander. I have been hesitant to buy one of these suits, but your dimensions are identical to mine, so i'll have to put a pair on order!

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I don't think you should have to worry about the guidewear holding up. I have a pair of the XL tall insulated bibs and they are still kicking after 10 years. I've wanted to get a new set once these wore out but I haven't had to yet. Heck I haven't even broken a zipper yet. They've been in downpours numerous times and have been frozen solid after getting bogged down in slush. They still work great and I am TOUGH on my gear.

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I don't think you should have to worry about the guidewear holding up. I have a pair of the XL tall insulated bibs and they are still kicking after 10 years. I've wanted to get a new set once these wore out but I haven't had to yet. Heck I haven't even broken a zipper yet. They've been in downpours numerous times and have been frozen solid after getting bogged down in slush. They still work great and I am TOUGH on my gear.

Pretty much what my cousin's husband just told me too about the guidewear bibs...he has his on 3-4 days a week from november through april and his 8 year old pair is still working great.

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I ordered a pair of the Gore-Tex Insulated Tall bibs and in under 48 hours I had them in my possesion. Can't complain about that especially when they were offering free shipping! I tried them on and I'm excited. I'm 6'3 and the tall's are plenty long enough for me!! Bring on the ice.

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I ordered a pair of the Gore-Tex Insulated Tall bibs and in under 48 hours I had them in my possesion. Can't complain about that especially when they were offering free shipping! I tried them on and I'm excited. I'm 6'3 and the tall's are plenty long enough for me!! Bring on the ice.

They are an awesome bib. I put mine on early this morning to unload the truck when we decided not to go duck hunting in a thunderstorm...they fit great, plenty of mobility, and I stayed dry...Can't wait to put them to work on the ice!

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I also have this problem. Im 6'6" tall but Im 270#. I have the Arctic Armor Bibs and Jacket. Im going to be wearing a 4x Bibs and 3X Jacket. I had the 3X bibs and they were a tad short and tight at times.

I wish one of these ice suit makers would make bibs with the leg zippers all the way to the hipps like Carhart does. Its a pain trying to get a size 15 Ice King in and out of Bibs with leg zippers only to the knees!

My snosuit has zippers all the way to the top of the leg.

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