Floater suit

[Cudz]

I need a floater suit. Should I get a one piece or 2 piece? Mustang, Helly Hansen or something else?

How much should I pay and where should I get it?

Sorry for all the questions.

[Burtess]

Definately get a one piece, they are much warmer and provide more security than the two piece suits if you should go in the drink.

Also buy a size large enough to fit lots of layers underneath and to allow for unrestricted movement.

I bought a Bouy-O-Bouy (Nautilus) one piece, made in Canada too. Just the basic model, bought at Burns in Aldershot, it was around $200. The more deluxe models have fleece or neoprene cuffs and neck, better pockets etc.

 

Burt

[misfish]

The more deluxe models have fleece or neoprene cuffs and neck, better pockets etc.

 

Worth the money.

I bought the firsts ones that came out,pro 2000,awesome suit. Not sure what they cost now.

As for the layers thing,well,if your walking the layers could make you a bit hot,makes for sweating and then when you get to your spot,you,ll get colder faster then if you were sledding or ATV,n ,then the more the better as you wont be working out.

Edited November 17, 2008 by misfish

[Burtess]

Worth the money.

 

Yeah, I think when it is time for me to buy a new suit, I will add the extra $100-150 for the "more comfortable" suit for sure...

 

Burt

[misfish]

I should add,I,ll be looking for a new one with my new and improved trimmer look,so I,ll be putting mine up for sale. Still like new,and has good luck with it.LOL

[ccmtcanada]

Hey there!! I asked the same question about a year ago...with lots of good feedback...check out this link.....

 

http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.p...c=12858&hl=

 

Good luck....I went with a one piece....

[forrest]

I just picked up a used Mustang classic one piece suit. There are a few things I noticed:

 

1) For rain get one that can keep the contents relatively dry. Mine has exposed zippers and my wallet ended up being soaked while the rest of me was pretty dry.

 

2) The suit alone is not enough to keep you warm size it while wearing a sweater and jacket.

 

3) I am told that they are not rainwear but I got poured for a couple of hours on and I stayed dry. The suit was damp inside at the end of the day but I think that was mostly from me sweating.

 

forrest

[Pigeontroller]

Make sure it fits well while sitting, neck and shoulder area.

[ctdd2006]

They both have their place. I love my one piece in the fall and early winter and prefer my two piece in the late winter early spring so I can take the jacket off......you know those gorgeous march days 10oC on the ice

[bigugli]

I have a 2 piece survival suit- Mustang. The 2 piece allows a little more flex when bending over. It is also easier to cool down in the 2 piece when you get hot. As for warmth, WOW! I don't need layers. The inside of the suit is soaked by the end of the day. My son has the floatation coat and he needs to wear layers as they do not have the same degree of insulation.