Ice fishing suits, what the best?

[Jeremy Constantine]

Looking at purchasing an ice fishing suit but I don't know what brand to go with. Can anyone tell me which brand I should go with?

[slipperybob]

My Columbia Titanium Snowboard/Ski suit

Well I just bought the Artic Armour Jacket and Bibs because it floats and comes in camoflauge

[DTro]

Answering a "what is best" question is very tough. In order to do that one must quantify the basis of the question.

Best for what?

When I purchased my suit, by basis was:

1. Keeps me warm

2. Keeps me dry

3. Keeps me alive

4. Keeps the bank account in the black

5. keeps the wife happy (see 3 and mostly 4)

6. Quality item that will last a few years

7. Keeps me looking good

I went with the Arctic Armor for most of those. My bank account turned a shade of pink for a while and not a whole lot will keep me looking good.

Being a site sponsor did play a part, however a good one. This site has a pretty good track record of promoting quality items, and I trusted that.

Good Luck on your purchase.

[fishinlocal]

Last year I purchased one of the Ice Armor Smurf Suits when they were on sale for $199. I loved the suit and it was definitely very warm. It is a bit heavy though.

This year I was reading up on the Arctic Armor suits and the floating properties. I decided that made up my mind because I go ice fishing by myself quite often and wanted that extra comfort in knowing I may have a small chance if I would fall through the ice. I purchased an AA suit from WalleyeDan and had it the next day. I was very surprised to see how similiar to the Smurf suit it was with two MAJOR differences. The AA suit was much lighter, and it will float me.

To each their own, but I am glad I have the AA suit and so is my wife.

[SP180]

So what suit should i get if i am worth more dead then alive?

[fishinlocal]

No suit at all :-)

[slipperybob]

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So what suit should i get if i am worth more dead then alive?

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Teddy Bear Suit!!!

[DTro]

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So what suit should i get if i am worth more dead then alive?

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This one should do:

[Sandmannd]

Arctic Armour all the way. Light, warm and floats.

[Kyle Sandberg]

I really like my bule Ice Armour. Keeps me very warm and dry. I don't have any extra money so the cheaper price of that suit was better and I don't venture onto ice I don't know so I didn't need the floatation property. If you want to save a little, get the blue suit. If you like to fish early ice, get the AA.