Viking rain gear for fishing?

npauls · #1 03-22-2013, 10:30 PM

Anyone use the Viking rain gear in a heavy down pour?

I found what looks to be a really nice suit for a good price but am wondering if it is 100% waterproof like they claim.

Any information is greatly appreciated. I am going to either get the viking suit or the bps pro qualifier bibs.

I can get the whole viking suit for the cost of just the pro qualifier bibs and the viking suit is 600D rip stop which I know is a very durable material.

338Bluff · #2 03-22-2013, 10:33 PM

I have a red and grey set from MWW and it is decent. The cut and fit is not great>consider going up one size than you are usually used to.

npauls · #3 03-22-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 338Bluff

I have a red and grey set from MWW and it is decent. The cut and fit is not great>consider going up one size than you are usually used to.

Does it keep you dry or does the water seep through when the rain gets real bad?

What does MWW stand for?

MtnGiant · #4 03-22-2013, 11:03 PM

Being from Vancouver and spending all day in the rain and trying several rain gear brands....I can tell you that nothing is 100% rainproof for more than 3-4hrs.
Unless something has been invented in the past few yrs that proves me wrong.
2 sets of clothing is the only thing that will keep you dry.
I wouldnt recommend spending top dollar on false advertised products

npauls · #5 03-22-2013, 11:12 PM

I have heard that the gore tex suits are completely waterproof but unfortunately I can't afford a full gore tex suit right now.

I can afford the gore tex bibs right now and use a nylon rain jacket that I already have or go with the Viking Thor 600D brown suit for the same price.

I am asking because I have tried a few other "waterproof" advertised suits and none of them have kept me dry. 2 years in a row now I have been completely soaked after a rainy day on the boat in a walleye tournament.

pikergolf · #6 03-22-2013, 11:14 PM

I have a Cabelas Pro Guide or something like that goretex jacket, I stood out in the rain wearing that and a pair of waders for a good 8hrs last year. Cold to the bone after that but dry. Polypropylene base and over layer, wasn't really cold till about the last two hours, funny that's about when the fish slowed down.

pikergolf · #7 03-22-2013, 11:16 PM

Sorry missed your reply, if you keep an eye on Cabelas US you can get goretex pretty reasonable in the bargain cave, my jacket was under a hundred.

MtnGiant · #8 03-22-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pikergolf

I have a Cabelas Pro Guide or something like that goretex jacket, I stood out in the rain wearing that and a pair of waders for a good 8hrs last year. Cold to the bone after that but dry. Polypropylene base and over layer, wasn't really cold till about the last two hours, funny that's about when the fish slowed down.

I've used gortex as well....still didnt last all day when hiking.

But as I said....maybe things are better made these days

EZM · #9 03-22-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mtngiant

Being from Vancouver and spending all day in the rain and trying several rain gear brands....I can tell you that nothing is 100% rainproof for more than 3-4hrs.
Unless something has been invented in the past few yrs that proves me wrong.
2 sets of clothing is the only thing that will keep you dry.
I wouldnt recommend spending top dollar on false advertised products

I can't comment on this specific brand - but I spent some good money on a high quality Helly Hansen rain suit and have been very happy with it. I'm convinced that you buy quality gear and it pays off.

The only complaint is, because it's rubberized and lined, it gets warm which could be good on those cooler days but sometimes a bit too warm for summer use on those days with intermittent rain and sun.

Keeps me dry as a bone and is very durable.

It was less than $200 ..... so not too bad.

http://www.basspro.com/Helly-Hansen-...SSSELL_PRODUCT

Looks like bass pro has it cheaper !!!!

npauls · #10 03-22-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by EZM

I can't comment on this specific brand - but I spent some good money on a high quality Helly Hansen rain suit and have been very happy with it. I'm convinced that you buy quality gear and it pays off.

The only complaint is, because it's rubberized and lined, it gets warm which could be good on those cooler days but sometimes a bit too warm for summer use on those days with intermittent rain and sun.

Keeps me dry as a bone and is very durable.

I have looked into the helly hansen rubber suits also while doing some research but from what I can tell is that most people sweat enough to make themselves be soaked and cold in the crappy weather.

I have a carhartt rubber rain coat that is very similar to the HH gear but I didn't like it at all.

I almost pulled the trigger on a full set of HH gear last year but held off for some reason that I can't remember now and never did end up getting anything.

Have you been out in the cold rainy weather with the HH suit? I am just wondering how it does in that cold clamy type of weather.

338Bluff · #11 03-22-2013, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by npauls

Does it keep you dry or does the water seep through when the rain gets real bad?

What does MWW stand for?

Mark's Work Warehouse. I think I have seen them at UFA as well.

Absolute downpour might leave you a little damp but they aren't bad for the money. Mine is actually a heavier one and pretty warm.

I have switched to the Hely Hanson olive green suit for real wet weather though. Very light and it is water proof. Well over a 100 buck though...

npauls · #12 03-22-2013, 11:47 PM

From what I can tell the Viking suit I am looking at is very similar to the Dakota waterproof gear from Marks but the Marks gear is only 300D and the Viking is 600D.

The Viking suit is also heat sealed seams and the Dakota suit is taped seams.

The Dakota suit is quite a bit more then the Viking suit and I am not to sure if taped or heat sealed seams are better. I am also not to sure what the difference is in 300D and 600D.

I do already have a HH stormsuit that I bought last year but I bought it from a private sale and when I got it home I found out that the jacket was the proper size but the bibs were way to big. I could always use that I guess if the weather gets real bad.

lannie · #13 03-23-2013, 08:42 AM

I have the Viking suit and have never had got wet. Have been on quads all day in the rain too but i do always wear layers. Just checked and the model is a TEmpest 11? I am happy with it. I bought it because it was available locally.

jaystev · #14 03-23-2013, 12:48 PM

I do alot of sledding and have alot of extra suits. the motorfist event outer shells are the way to go. they are water proof and breathable. I wouldnt have thought of it but when a buddy and i got caught in a crazy storm last year i lent them to him and he stayed dry. check it out.

npauls · #15 03-23-2013, 02:51 PM

What about military gore tex rain suits?

Has anyone had experience with them? I would think that they would be top of the line but I could be totally wrong.

Moefoe · #16 03-24-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by npauls

What about military gore tex rain suits?

Has anyone had experience with them? I would think that they would be top of the line but I could be totally wrong.

I have a TAD hard shell, not cheap but very nice!!

Walleyedude · #17 03-24-2013, 02:25 PM

You'll be disappointed in the Viking stuff. I know that from experience. Its OK in a light rain, but if it's really raining, you'll be dry for an hour or so, and then you'll be soaked to the bone.

I'd avoid a rubber lined suit too, you can't be comfortable in all the weather conditions fishing requires wearing essentially a garbage bag. It needs to breathe in my opinion.

Do yourself a favour and go with good quality Goretex jacket and bib, even if you have to go one piece at a time, it's worth it and it'll last you a long time. Cabelas, BPS, Frabil, etc... are all good, but any good quality brand name suit will get the job done.

huntsfurfish · #18 03-24-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Walleyedude

You'll be disappointed in the Viking stuff. I know that from experience. Its OK in a light rain, but if it's really raining, you'll be dry for an hour or so, and then you'll be soaked to the bone.

I'd avoid a rubber lined suit too, you can't be comfortable in all the weather conditions fishing requires wearing essentially a garbage bag. It needs to breathe in my opinion.

Do yourself a favour and go with good quality Goretex jacket and bib, even if you have to go one piece at a time, it's worth it and it'll last you a long time. Cabelas, BPS, Frabil, etc... are all good, but any good quality brand name suit will get the job done.

Agree.

Have tried Frogg Toggs didn't work for me. An upper end Goretex is the way to go.