A new floating suit? Striker Suits

[Bob/Mn]

The people who have some of the different winter suits could do the rest of us a favor and do a simple test.

Do a simple test to compare suits for warmth.

Pick a test temperature.

Put on a lite long sleeved shirt and one of the test jackets.

Go outside for a length of time (fifteen to twenty minutes) or until you feel coolness on your body. Note temp. and time.

Come inside and wait thirty minutes and test the second jacket.

The jacket, which allows cold in at the shorter time has less COl value.

Please be objective.

[dfeste]

ready2fish, the Striker Suit goes over the Predator Extremes and the Saskatchewan boot nicely. Just put them on over mine today. I will say that the 3 way leg zippers that go all the way up to the hip on these suits is awesome. That was about the only thing I ever missed about my old Carhart bibs and now I have it in a suit made for ice fishing.

This suit has not been tested by the weather yet but I can say that today I was kneeling in standing water for awhile and the outside of the bibs felt a little damp but I was bone dry inside. So far so good.

Dave

[DTro]

Well, I got to test my suit in both pouring rain and HEAVY snow tonight while tubing over at Buck Hill.

I will say this right now, Striker Suit handling the rain compared to the AA wasn't even close. I never realized how much water the camo AA soaked up, but I was able to compare it head to head tonight as my wife threw the AA suit on. She was absolutely soaked through and I as bone dry. In fact we had to cut our night short because not only was she getting cold from being soaked, the suit became very heavy.

Bitter cold and longevity/durability is about all I have left to test on this suit. So far it has handled everything with flying colors.

[FISHINGURU]

The camo AA suit is the worst one they make by far.

[DTro]

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[40creekonice]

Does the Striker Suit feel like it will stay flexible in those -30 to -40 days? Nothing like a suit that stiffens up and the outer shell feels like its going to crack. And no the AA does not cut it in the cold up here in Manitoba. Had to go back to the bulky snowmobile bibs and jacket.

[randallt]

I was out in my Striker Suit last night in the low 20s and it did not seem to stiffen at all. Not the test we are all waiting on but the coldest I have been in thus far.

[fishnowworknever]

I just picked up my Striker Suit last week, tried it out over the weekend up in Alexandria. It wasn't bitterly cold Saturday, but Sunday the wind was howling. I took the 4wheeler out to run the dogs and I didn't feel a bit of the wind through this suit, it is WARM too. Like Northlander said a wicking base layer is a must (for any outdoor wear). Another light mid layer (wicking) and you're good to go.

Coming from an ice armor blue suit I absolutely love the look/feel of this new Striker Suit, it's so well built and thought out and seems very durable.

[Northlander]

-2 this morning and I had my Striker Jacket on while scraping the truck and waiting for it to warm up before heading to work. I was very warm in it and it did not get stiff or "crusty" feeling at all. Now I just need to get some of their gloves because if they are as warm as my suit they will be my new favorite gloves.

[BRULEDRIFTER]

I returned my AA suit. Too warm and didn't like the open vents or the knee high zippers.

Had a 2XL AA Suit, should I stick with a 2XL Striker Suit? I'm 6'3" 250lb (slight beer belly)

Thanks!

[dfeste]

I own both and if the AA suit was too warm you will not be happy with the Striker suit. It would be down right hot. Maybee the Striker Light would be a better fit for you.

[randallt]

I am 6'5" and 260. I have an XL Bib and 2XL Jacket and have more than enough room in both. Also the legs are amazingly long, right down to the floor vs. other pants that are "almost" high-water.

Depending on the "slight" beer belly you may want to go 2xl bib. I have a 40" waist but I would say if you are 44"+ you may want the 2XL.

In my opinion you will be very happy with the Striker Suit!

[mainbutter]

So when I buy jeans I get a 34 waist and a 30 inseam. I'm 5'7'' and 170-180lbs. Any idea what sizes I should be looking at? How much "oversized" should I purchase if may want to have the option to layer a bit underneath?

[randallt]

Not sure but you can check out the Sizing Chart at the OPS Striker Suit page.

[BRULEDRIFTER]

Cool, Thanks!

I definitely getting the Striker Lite Suit and I think an XL should be good. I wear a 38 waist with a little overhang above!

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

Sold my Arctic Armor recently, and went and picked up the new Striker Suit. I got the regular, but I may add the Striker Lite version as well. I really like the idea of having a floatation rain suit for early and late season open water fishing, and I think the regular is going to be quite warm!

Full review after the weekend. Heading up to LOTW for a test!

[Joe]

Outdoor Pro Store now carries a full line of Striker Ice Suits Click Here to order

Now I just need to get some of their because if they are as warm as my suit they will be my new favorite gloves.

Haven't tried the Striker Gloves yet. Let me know how you like them lander.

[cps420us]

I bought the gloves when I got my suit, very warm and waterproof, love them!

[Northlander]

Glad to know because Im ordering up some mitts and gloves as soon as pay day comes.

[Eric_Kruger]

I have a feeling that these suits may be the best investment some of us diehards made all year..with the ice in the shape its in Im glad to have mine ready to stand up to the challenge if it needs to! Great Product and Great Service at Outdoor ProStore.

[swamptiger]

Okay guys, how about an update on the performance of these suits?

Everyone still like them as well as they did 3 years ago?

[CaptainMusky]

Absolutely love my Climate suit. I am still wearing the liner as my daily jacket since its not too cold out. This is my 3rd season on the suit. I havent hit the ice yet this season, but its prepped and ready to go again.

[swamptiger]

bump.

[pushbutton]

Third year and no problems whatsoever. Didn't get a chance to fall through the ice yet, so can't honestly speak to the flotation aspect Climate as well.

[dfeste]

I'm still going strong with my first generation Hardwater suit and Light bibs. Thankfully I have not had to test their floating capabilities yet. I had the crotch on the heavy bibs start to come apart at the end of the first season so I sent them in and they've been fine since. I have recommended Striker to friends and will purchase another Striker suit when the need comes.