Arctic Armor......Is it worth the money?

[gopher_nation]

Thanks muc33. That was the only reason I would go to the show, otherwise I'm just going end up buying stuff I don't need. I'll just order it online then.

Now does anyone have an idea how long the free gloves w/purchase will go on?

[Random guy]

Had to see, yeah, good story! Glad to hear it worked!!! Did ya bellar like a sea lion?

Na the water was cozy...almost balmy.

[Shack]

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Does anyone know if they knock the price down on them at the show,

It has been said a couple times that the price will stay the same at the show. I would not call Arctic Armor a "need to move" item. They are priced just great for what they do.

You might get a bumper sticker if you ask

[Northlander]

Does anyone know if they knock the price down on them at the show, maybe Sunday when vendors are packing up? I'm starting to like the green suit, and I think I want the HSO patch on them.

No they wont but they do toss in a new pair of Arctic Armor gloves.

[Shack]

Look what came in the mail today Perfect for the weekend

Cool!

IDI sure has your saftey in mind with this suit. I like what is on the back of the jacket .

I am 5' 11", around 230lb's and for the Plus suit the XL fits like a glove, with extra room to grow in the mid section

Best purchase of the year for me!

Thanks Tom for all your help.

[Sandmannd]

Congrats, you will enjoy the suit very much.

[Agronomist_at_IA]

Yep got the Camo one, fits great. Can't believe how warm they are for being so light.

[Doop]

Ordered mine today...camo.

I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

[gopher_nation]

That's pretty sweet Shackbash!! I just gotta figure out my size then I'll have the exact same thing on the way. I'm 6'1 185 lbs 33" inseam, think large is right?

[gopher_nation]

Ordered mine today...camo.

I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

You do a lot of ice fishing down in Texas Doop??

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

I'm pretty close to your specs and I got a large.

[FISHINGURU]

low and behold....actually i purchased them from your store....that was quick lol.

[harvey lee]

Not a common problem but it can happen. Yes it can be warrantied. I had that happen to mine and wanted a quick fix so I had my wife sew them up. Worked great and I saved the time to get it resolved.

[Doop]

gopher nation.....no not so much! But being from the north land I get back up ice fishing once or twice a year...and God willing in a couple years we'll be moving back for good. I'm losing my mind living in this state!

I was thinking about going to one of the local boat docks with my arctic armor on and take a good run and jump off the dock with my rod in hand and pretend like I'm fishin! lol

[johnmn]

Well I just took the plunge and bought mine today. It was easy ordering it online. I wonder how long it will take to get it?

[Sandmannd]

Congrats John, you will enjoy it.

[jigman]

sno suit have you tried it i bought a set last year its the warmest suit on the market. they are made for search and rescue. last year on burntside 20 below 2o mph wind on a tow sled 15 mph was like sitting in the house try one called sno suit. good luck fishing

[harleyharry]

I have read every post in this thread, and was just getting ready to order a set of Artic Armor from the pro store. The info from these posts have led me to believe these suits are very warm and wind proof.

I am a member on one of the Michigan forums, and caught a thread there from someone that had just purchased a new Artic Armor suit and was quite dissatisfied with the warmth of the suit. The person stated that he was not warm even in 25 degree weather with a light wind.

Has anyone else had this problem? An issue that I did not see on these posts is weather the person needs to layer clothing like you do with the Ice Armor. I did not purchase the Ice Armor due to the lightness of the coat, and the fact that I would have to use more clothing than normal to keep warm after spending a considerable sum for the new clothing.

If layering is needed, what is the most efficent under garments to wear with the Artic Armor?

[DTro]

If anything, it's quite the opposite and any dissatifaction I've heard is that the suit it TOO WARM.

I've NEVER worn anything more than a pair of long underwear and jeans/sweatshirt and at times not even the long underwear.

I am about 6' 220 and with 25 degree temps and light wind I bet I could go in my "Birthday Suit" underneath and still be warm

[tweedlap]

I wore mine pheasant hunting Saturday. Temp 8. Wind 25+

It was cold and nasty out there. The Artic Armor was too Hot.

I didn't wear it on Sunday with 11 degrees and less wind.

tweed

[Sandmannd]

I don't know about going in your birthday suit (and thanks for that visual buy the way ) but you shouldn't have to wear too many layers. Now it depends on what you are doing. Biggest thing for me deer hunting was my feet got cold. Once that happens your whole body is cold. You need to keep your head, hands and feet warm as these are the big exit points for heat on your body. That being said I wear either underarmor or long underwear, then jeans or sweats on the bottom. On top I wear either underarmor or long underwear and a sweatshirt. If I'm planning on being outside a lot then I will wear one extra shirt. But if I'm in the ice house, it's not needeed as I usually have my jacket off within the first ten minutes of the house being flipped. Riding in a boat at full throttle last weekend on the river I still got a little cold. That was while driving though. Still broke the wind great but I didn't button down the hood good enough to stop the wind from going down it.

[Surface Tension]

I've worn my Camo AA in some pretty good winds and there is no doubt it stops the wind. INSULTEX™ is some amassing stuff. As far as layering I think its going to be up to the individual user and of coarse temps. So far I can see eliminating some of the under thicker layers needed with conventional outer winter gear. Keep in mind because of the properties of INSULTEX™ you've eliminated a lot of bulk and weight right off the bat.

[walleyewild]

I got my AA last year and the first couple of times out I over dressed under my suit, started sweating and got cold, with atric armour less clothing under the suit is better. I have now learned how to dress with the AA suit, most times it is jeans on the bottom and long sleeve t and a mid weight long sleeve shirt on top, any more clothes and I sweat. I might wear a hoodie to the lake, if it is really cold a set of under armour bottoms under my jeans. But no more then 2 layers under the suit, you will sweat otherwise.

WW

[Scott K]

If you are active at all, you will stay very warm with just jeans and a t-shirt underneath. If you dont move at all, I would wear Under Armour, and a sweatshirt, and pull the draw strings in to prevent wind from entering the suit, if you do that I dont know how one could get cold.

[muc33]

The last two days we made some really good ice and I was toasty warm. I didn't even run my heater at all on Saturday or Sunday. Sweat pants, longsleved t shirt with regular tshirt and a hoodie underneath my Arctic Armor. Heaven. Like others said, I actually took my coat off after I had walked a ways to new holes. I sat in my one man portable with no heat and can honestly say I was very comfortable, with the exception a couple times of my hands. But that was because I was taking my gloves off all the time. Arctic Armor is wonderful for the pure fact that you don't have to feel like the Michelin Man all bulked up in a suit to fish. It was quite windy this weekend and my AA won the test with ease!