Strikemaster Suit Sizing help please

[PFUNK]

To all owners of the Strikemaster HardWater Ware polar suit... I am hoping you can give me some advice on sizing. I have found a very very good deal on this suit that I think is almost impossible to pass up, however I want to make sure I can get the right size. I am 6' tall and 160 lbs. with a 31" waist, so I'm somewhat tall and lanky. I am wondering if medium sized bibs and a large parka would work for me. Those are the only sizes available that I would think would be close to fitting. The bibs are out of stock in large, and the jacket is out of stock in medium. Any suggestions? I did look at the sizing chart, but I prefer advice from other fisherman. On a side note, I know there are other probably better suits out there, but for now money is tight and this would be better than my carhart suit. Thanks so much.

[amateurfishing]

love my strikemaster suit from the ice show this year, thoroughly enjoyed fishing outside alot more with it on! tons of storage/pockets also. i am 6 2 260...have xxl in both bids & jacket, perfect size for me, snug enuff to keep warm but loose enuff to move around in and have "space" underneath for body movement & layering clothes.

look at this way....if it is a great deal that u cannot pass up on, get what you can, if the sizing is not quite right, im sure u can either use it to get by until u can get right sizing or wont b hard to resell & get ur $ back.

[Love2Cabin]

I drove up to their store a couple of months ago when they had the sale going on because I was not sure of the size either. I am 6 foot 175 pounds and I got both in large. They are plenty big but that is the way I like it. I will say that I love the suit, not a single complaint.

[dfeste]

Go for it. I'm 6' and 170lbs, 32" waist. The large bibs are always my first choice but I'm sure there would be enough room in the mediums.

[Brad B]

I'm 5'7" and 210lbs 36 inch waist. I went with the extra large jacket and the large bibs. the large jacket was a hair to tight in the shoulders for my liking. If the price you found is less then $190 then I would get one now if the sizes work for you. if not then wait for the ice show next year and pick it up for the $190 that strike master sells them for at the show and they also offer this price once or twice a season on their HSOforum. I know it is more money then yon want to spend but if you ever decide to get the striker ice suit after having the strikemaster suit you would want to get the same size as your strikemaster suit. I still have my strikemaster suit but this year I switched to the striker ice as my main suit when the weather is colder (never really had a chance to test it in less then 15 degree temps this year). you will be happy with the strikemaster suit if you get it.

[PFUNK]

Thanks to everyone for the input. I really appreciate it! If anyone else is interested, I will let you in on where you can get this great deal. I hope I can do this without getting in trouble... I don't think they are a sponsor but still a Minnesota company. They have a great deal for these at red rock store. Just google it to find their web site. I am getting the bibs and jacket plus shipping for $136.50. I think this is a very good deal and just gotta jump on it. Again... thanks for the help!

[Brad B]

Thanks to everyone for the input. I really appreciate it! If anyone else is interested, I will let you in on where you can get this great deal. I hope I can do this without getting in trouble... I don't think they are a sponsor but still a Minnesota company. They have a great deal for these at red rock store. Just google it to find their web site. I am getting the bibs and jacket plus shipping for $136.50. I think this is a very good deal and just gotta jump on it. Again... thanks for the help!

it's okay to name places. the only thing you can't do is post a link to their HSOforum or post a phone number for them.

[queenpdog]

I think you'll be okay with the Medium bibs. I ordered a medium pair from Red Rock Store last week and they came on Friday. I ended up having to alter the straps because they were way too long for me. I'm about 5'8" and I took out about 5 inches of strap. Now they fit pretty well....if maybe a little baggy. I'm (too) close to 160 (for my liking).

You won't regret the purchase. Really nice bibs. Careful though, it's easy to nick them with the auger and the fabric isn't as tough as some stuff out there. Well worth it at the sale price.

[amateurfishing]

excellent deal, i paid $195 @ ice show & thought that was a very good deal. even if u buy and they dont quite fit right, u can always resell @ first ice next season....or buy couple sizes & resell what u dont want to keep. its a win/win for u

[tsande00]

I'm 5'11", 190 lbs with a 34" waist. I have large for both bibs and jacket...both fit perfect.

[PFUNK]

The suit hasn't arrived yet, but I am thinking it should be pretty close in fit judging from what all of you have said. I am really hoping it fits because it was a very good deal in my book (provided it performs as well as most seem to say it does). I am patiently waiting, but hope it arrives before the weekend so I can test it out.

[dirtking]

Oh boy - don't know if it was a good thing or not that I saw this thread - I ended up with an Ice suit, two poles, and another fish house....