kingrafters

I'm looking for a work or survival suit to wear while I'm fishing in cold weather.
I would like it to be warm and comfortable to maneuver around a boat while fishing.
A friend suggested Mustang flight suits, what is your opinion?

jwo9958

Kinggrafter,
A survival suit isn't designed for working on deck so you definitely would want a worksuit or dry suit. The flight suits are similar to the Ice Commanders and again, really not designed for working on deck. The suits I would look at are the Mustang MS2075 or the Mustang Tactical Operations Dry Suit MSD575. I've worn both and they extremely warm and maneuverable for cold water fishing. Send me an e-mail to briank@lrse.com with your zip code and I'll send you a quote including shipping. Thank you, Brian Kinsella

Capt. Scott

Unfortunately the work suits are no where's the thermal protection as a full blown immersion suit or survival suit. work suits work for hours where the immersion suits work for days.

For coastal cruisers with an EPIRB and in reach of shore based helos...work suits are usually good enough except in the harshest of conditions...

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RoadWarrior

Any thoughts on modestly priced but good quality suvival suits?

jwo9958

The 3 main maufacturers are Mustang, Imperial and Sterns and all are comparably priced at around $300 each. You can e-mail me at briank@lrse.com for quick quotes and specs. Thank you, Brian