Watch for the introduction of the new Frabill FXE Strom Suit at ICAST Wednesday at 3 PM...LIVE, plus an interview with Al Lindner about the new Storm Suit testing and development.
Posted 7/9/2010 4:34 PM (#449247 - in reply to #449203) Subject: Re: Finally... Ultimate Extreme Rain Gear Arrives
Posts: 32880
Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
This is teflon impregnated material, guys. They have the best system out for keeping your hood up, your crotch and arms dry, and everything else comfortable (get this..they have vents built in under an articulated roll flap in the back of the hood so air whipping in around the hood when you are under power can escape..stopping the hood from flapping and soaking/deafening you). The zippers are rolled like a dry bag, and no way does water get in there. It's set up so your lega and arms are able to move...no more binding when kneeling or reaching for something. We've been watching the development of this gear by the Lindners and the Snosuit folks since last year and were sworn to secrecy....Can't wait to get mine.
Bigman, if the suit fits Bro, it should fit you, too.
Posted 1/2/2011 12:17 AM (#473036 - in reply to #449203) Subject: RE: Finally... Ultimate Extreme Rain Gear Arrives
Posts: 332
Location: Michigan
You can order the FXE Stormsuit directly from the Frabill website. The bibs are $219.99 and the jacket is $209.99
lambeau
Posted 1/2/2011 9:08 AM (#473062 - in reply to #449203) Subject: RE: Finally... Ultimate Extreme Rain Gear Arrives
i was actually hoping for a list of places that are already carrying it in stock where you can go and look at it and (gasp!) try it on. the nearest Bass Pro is a couple hours away from Madison in northern Illinois.
is there any way to know when Gander Mountain will be getting it? they carry the SnoSuit and IceSuit so i assume they'll be carrying the StormSuit?
Posted 1/2/2011 9:22 AM (#473066 - in reply to #449203) Subject: Re: Finally... Ultimate Extreme Rain Gear Arrives
Posts: 32880
Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
The storm suit will be in all the stores stocking Frabill gear late Winter through Spring. Delivery and display depend on each retailer's order/delivery date and merchandising, give those close to you a call. Some stores will display rain gear earlier than others, others will be featuring winter gear through March.
Price will probably be less than straight retail. I saw the Ice Suit at the soon to open Osh Kosh based store, The Reel Shot, at about $300.00.
Posted 1/2/2011 10:37 PM (#473247 - in reply to #449203) Subject: RE: Finally... Ultimate Extreme Rain Gear Arrives
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Get off CHEAP and WET with Gander H20 Raingear. No such thing as cheap good raingear that I am aware of. You get what you pay for. I will definately be investing in good raingear this year.
Posted 1/3/2011 7:25 AM (#473258 - in reply to #473247) Subject: RE: Finally... Ultimate Extreme Rain Gear Arrives
Posts: 1220
Two things, first....about the above post regarding Cabela's GuideWear, I think the poster is mistaken about both the quality of the item and the ease of getting it backed up by the merchant. It is a superior rain suit, it is used by more tournament musky anglers than any other I see on the tours I fish (by far) and the guys who have taken them back to the store have walked out with a new suit--no questions asked. Second, there is another Gore-Tex Product out there that is labled as "Supreme Gore-Tex" and it is sold on some very high-end ski and mountain gear brands which feature a zipper that is better at withstanding the wind and rain that is "blown in" and where most rain suits let you get wet. I bought one, skied with it last week, but have not had the opportunity to wear it on the boat yet. My guess, however, is that we will soon see this stuff in the normal sporting goods outlets too! Marty Forman
Posted 1/12/2011 10:11 AM (#474998 - in reply to #449203) Subject: Re: Finally... Ultimate Extreme Rain Gear Arrives
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Hi ,
Is there somebody who can help me a bit further ? I would appreciate it.
Are there people who want to share their honest experience with this Storm Suit?
I'm intrested in buying it, but first, if possible I want first some information on it. Seen that I'm living overseas and there are no shop who are selling it in my country . I can not have a look and try some before buying it. So if I need one I will have to buy it on the net.
And is there a better way,than asking on fishermen themselves.
Staying really dry when fishing a day or consecutif days in the rain ?
About the stifness, is it comfortable/ a pleasure to wear when casting all day long ?
Is your crotch staying dry when seated( trolling) ?
How are the size falling out. For example; medium better with a large, large better with a XL size . Or ,just the opposit?
What do you think about , is it worth/really quality to make the cost to sent it over to Belgium?
Your experience when buying true Frabill on the net ? It is just that I did sent them twice a mail and still waiting for their answer. Somebody now if they are having holiday ?
Posted 1/12/2011 10:54 AM (#475006 - in reply to #449203) Subject: RE: Finally... Ultimate Extreme Rain Gear Arrives
Posts: 2323
Location: Stevens Point, WI
Patrick,
Your not going to get many reviews on the Stormsuit just yet, it's just now hitting stores in select locations but should be in many of the major retailers within the next few months. I have personally tried the suit on and talked with many guys that have used it so far and I haven't heard any complaints yet. Al Lindner himself had a lot of input on this suit so that should say a lot about the quality and durability of this suit since the Lindner family just doesn't do that for any product.
Unlike the Guidewear, when you wear it all day in rain, it's gets a heavy feeling, where the material gets saturated and then makes the suit feel heavy. This suit you do not get that.
As for the stiffness, it's less than the Cabela's Guidewear, it's more of a form fitting suit to the body and was engineered to bend in areas that see the most movement. The quality of the suit from what I've seen is second to none, just like the Frabill FXE Snosuit, a very well thought out suit.
The crotch area I think you'll find to be very unique.
Posted 1/12/2011 11:53 AM (#475020 - in reply to #475006) Subject: RE: Finally... Ultimate Extreme Rain Gear Arrives
Location: Sun Prairie, WI
One thing I'm not sure of in the video or in any of the product descriptions is what kind of waterproof barrier does this have? The Frabill online descriptions just say it's waterproof oxford nylon shell, and has a Teflon fabric protector. Is the fabric itself waterproof or does it also have a barrier along the lines of Gore-Tex?
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