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Old 11-25-2023, 04:55 PM
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Default FXR Excursion Ice Pro Bib

Looking to see if anyone has a review for these bibs n jacket for on the ice? Have used the striker ice and really enjoy. Searching for other options out there.
How do they feel when kneeling, drilling, walking in heavier snow etc.
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Old 11-25-2023, 05:00 PM
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I haven't used them myself but have fished with people that have sets of both and they like the Striker stuff better. The FXR stuff was heavier and bulkier in their opinion. Could be a different suit though.

I'm a Striker guy but if pushed to look elsewhere, I'd probably be looking at Eskimo, Rapala and Clam myself.
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Old 11-25-2023, 05:16 PM
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The one review mentions the same thing the flotation material feels thick. Just see some decent prices on the FXR items right now. But ya get what you pay for
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Old 11-25-2023, 05:44 PM
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I bought a pair of the bibs last season, and I've probably only used them 4-5 times. They replaced a pair of old Frabill bibs. I would say that the comment above about being stiffer and heavier than some bibs is probably true. They do seem like they'll be durable and long-lasting though. So far no issues from cold, wet, kneeling, etc.
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Old 11-25-2023, 06:10 PM
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I bought a pair of the bibs last season, and I've probably only used them 4-5 times. They replaced a pair of old Frabill bibs. I would say that the comment above about being stiffer and heavier than some bibs is probably true. They do seem like they'll be durable and long-lasting though. So far no issues from cold, wet, kneeling, etc.
Scott curious how they fit? Would expect from a sledding pant they would be more form fitting than the other brands. Making them a bit less bulky. Or they still feel bulky
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Old 11-25-2023, 06:56 PM
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Scott curious how they fit? Would expect from a sledding pant they would be more form fitting than the other brands. Making them a bit less bulky. Or they still feel bulky
I would say that they fit a bit snug... I'm a M, so I would say that they do feel a bit more "form fitting" than other bibs I've had in the past. It's not that they are too small, but snug fitting. I'm not a sledder so I can't comment on the comparison.
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