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Location: Phoenixville, PA | It's starting to get chilly. Anyone every used a Mustang survival suit or worn a wetsuit while fishing? I'm usually in a small boat or canoe. Looking for an economical way to have added protection in case I go for a swim in cold water.
Have thought about wetsuits made for surfing that are designed for arm movement. Any other good ideas or brands? |
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Location: MN | Don’t fall in. Avoid cotton. |
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| My brother in law is a commercial fisherman in Alaska. I checked out his Mustang survival suit when I was there last year and while it is great piece of work, cannot imagine paddling a canoe for any amount of time while wearing it. Bulky, very warm. |
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Location: Eastern Ontario | I have a Mustang Atlantic Class great for trolling in Nov/Dec if you go in it will float you but I can't imagine swimming any distance. If you can't get out fairly quickly on your own or with help your family will have a body to bury. I tried it ice fishing and it is too warm with any physical activity. |
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| I spend a lot of time working on the water in the winter months. I use Mustang's Survival Suit but as others have stated, they are bulky and you lose some movement with them. If you weren't paddling a canoe you should be fine. I also have one of Mustang's 'Float Coats.' Its essentially a warm jacket with a pfd built in. I have used it several times while in a kayak and never felt like it slowed me down. It won't give the protection of the survival suit but it will keep you above the water. |
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