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A question about AA Bibs

BRULEDRIFTER

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I got a pair of the green AA plus bibs. They seem great and holy cow are they warm.

I am kind of concerned about the vent-like flaps above the pockets, though. Seems weird that there is just an open area with easy access to undergarments. Anyone have any issues with getting wet through these, like fishing in a bunch of snow or in the rain? How about on a snowmobile? Seems like a really easy spot to get wet or cold.

Seems like a big weak spot in an otherwise solid article of outdoor wear.

Thanks!

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DTro Grand Master

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Design flaw? Really?

You guys aren't wearing pants underneath? Seriously?

I've never had an issue with any moisture getting through those openings and I've wore the heck out of my AA suit, in snow, rain and sleet while fishing, snowblowing and snowmobiling.

Maybe not as good as a full blown rainsuit, but a rainsuit it is not.

IMO, it is a non issue.

oh and by the way, my new Striker Ice Suit has the access holes as well.

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Those slots are handwarmer slots. If you get cold or wet fingers, slide your hands into the slots and your fingers will be good to go in no time. As a bonus, those handwarmer slots provide access to your pants pockets for car keys, etc. I've never had water get through mine. No way I'd call it a design flaw, actually I really like it.

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Design flaw? Really?

You guys aren't wearing pants underneath? Seriously?

I've never had an issue with any moisture getting through those openings and I've wore the heck out of my AA suit, in snow, rain and sleet while fishing, snowblowing and snowmobiling.

Maybe not as good as a full blown rainsuit, but a rainsuit it is not.

IMO, it is a non issue.

oh and by the way, my new Striker Ice Suit has the access holes as well.

Good to know! Hope they are a non-issue, it just seemed like a strange design, and a weak spot.

I don't think I ever where denim outside in the rain/snow (another reason why I'm ditching the Carhartts and not killing my woolies for fishing and got these bibs). I'm planning on wearing my fleece wader pants under my AA bibs.

Also good to know the Striker suits have them too, now I definitely won't bother returning them and getting one of those suits.

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I use mine a ton for hard and soft water and never seem to get wet, I also just wear long underwear under mine and I'm always warm enough. The only issue I have is when I use a belt to cinch up the waist it tends to open up the two flaps from the waist being cinched up (I'm not sure if that makes sense) and creates two holes that the wind blows through. I just bought some heavy duty safety pins for the flaps in that case. I thought about two pieces of velcro would be a good idea from the factory.

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Dtro-You're right. Really you guys, no pants?

I never wear pants underneath them, plenty warm with my Polartech long johns and wool socks. I do wear a thermal sweatshirt, but that's more so I can take the jacket off in the porty!!

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I guess like the option of taking the bibs off during travel its nice to be able to run into the bait or beer store with pants on smile

just to clarify the striker pants have the slot, but also have a flap and snap to secure it

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I guess like the option of taking the bibs off during travel its nice to be able to run into the bait or beer store with pants on smile

just to clarify the striker pants have the slot, but also have a flap and snap to secure it

Sorry bud but I buy my beer and bait on the way home and ride to the lake. Different strokes for different folks! No reason to take mine off on the ride to the lake.

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