Flip over icehouse

[willowcat]

Just wondering how the Nordic icehouse fairs up? The price is reasonable and they look like a nice house. Anyone have experience with thies?

[SpikeRoberts]

Are these the ones Menard's is selling for $150? If so, I looked one over on Sunday, I wasn't impressed: A) Set-up appears to be a lengthy, complicated process, The cover seemed thick enough but the seams and zippers appeared flimsy, C) some of the support structure is made of wire rather than aluminum tubing -- I see major potential for bending and breaking. All things considered, I'd spend a little more money and go with a more proven brand.

[willowcat]

I havn't seen them at menards, Thorn bros. has them advertised. they kind of resemble the otter,the canvas looks thick in the picture.

[IcePro]

The Nordic house is a division of Polar Sports. Has the same durable sled and 11oz. canvas. I saw this house at Thorne Brothers and I was impressed. The cost was $399 with the seats. This house is nothing but quality.

(The house at Menards is not the same house)

[Guest]

I talked to one of the more knowledgeable sales people at Gander in Excelsior and he said the Nordic was a very good set up. He mentioned that the Otter might be his favorite (he's said he was biased since he owns one), but the Nordic was just as good and he would recommend it before the Frabills or Clams that they have. I actually plan to buy one today on my lunch break.

[willowcat]

Great to hear that. Now just wondering how big the 2 man is or if they make a 3 man. In my case two big fat guys.

[Guest]

Menards is still selling them? I seen them at the Hermantown store a few years ago and never again, but I was impressed. They seem like a good set up for the money.
If it keeps you warm @ -30 it's priceless.
There! Either way it's paid for and dinner is hopefully served..
If I can quote Cheryl Crowe?
"If it makes you happy! It cant be that bad.
Be yourself.

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Fish On! This is
what it's all about baby!

[Daveo]

Call Pat at thorne Bro's he knows his products very well and wont steer yea wrong.
tell him DaveO sent yea.

Good fishing
DaveO

[willowcat]

The closest manards to me is in Rochester. Either I'm not looking hard enough, or they don't sale icefishing stuff.

[Uncle Grump]

Willow

Check the Menards south store - over by where the tarps and boat covers are kept.
They have a small house there for about $149. Maybe 4-6ft. Doors on both ends - 3 windows. Fabric looks a tad light wt to me.

There is one set up and 8-10 of them in boxes.

UG

[Guest]

The dimensions of the Nordic two-man are 90"L X 68"W Height is 72". I'm in the 230 lb range and find it to have plenty of room for my fata$$!! I looked on the Polar Sport HSOforum and didn't see any mention of a 3 man model of Nordic. Looks like you would have to go with a Polar 3 man or the Nordic 2 man if you would like to stay with the same manufacturer.

[jimBo]

Just bought one this year.In my eyes this is the best house on the market for the money
lot of room the seat can be moved to where you want them and I can even stand up straight in mine Glad I went this route
bring on the hard water
jimBo

[This message has been edited by jimBo (edited 11-26-2003).]

[willowcat]

Does anyone know the closest place to Rochester I could pick up a Nordic 2 man?

[mr marbles]

Doe's fleet farm carry the nordic 2 man in Roch or Mankato?

[mr marbles]

i mean Mason city? they have a big store down there.