Advice needed on float suit

Post by **Ricky_D** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 5:07 pm

I can get a Stearns flotation suit brand new for $200 cash. The tag on the inside says flotation suit model # FS 7580 and Anti Exposure Coverall Model # IFS 580 i. All the searches I have done on this suit say that it's a 'anti-exposure work suit' and I was wondering if this would be ideal for fishing as well. Any input I can get would be appreciated.

Post by **Wall-I-Guy** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 5:12 pm

Hi Ricky_D,

While I can't comment on that particular survival suit as I don't recognize the name, I would strongly suggest when you do decide on one, be sure it has the neoprene wrist and ankle closures for added warmth. Particularly if you should happen to go into the water

Post by **joco** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 5:17 pm

HI RICHY_D

I just want to tell you ,,IF you do go fishing on the 2 side the U.S. and canada,,,,,,,,i see you are frome niagara,,,,so mabe you are,,,,,,,just make sher that the float suit you will buy is legal on the 2 side,,,,,,some suit you by brand new are NOT approved by the us coast gard and vise versa,,,,,,,,,,,,,

just my 2 cents

good chopping...........

joco

Post by **Markus** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 6:14 pm

Rick, that's a good price. I'm not familar with that brand though, nor do i know anyone who has one.

If the quality is there, it sounds like a good price.

Post by **Ricky_D** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 6:53 pm

It's brand new and even still has the tags on it so i'm assuming it's in good shape. But can anyone comment on the suit being a 'anti-exposure work suit' and not a fishing suit. This is my only real concern.

Post by **Rigger** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 7:29 pm

Stearns is a good name, they make alot of different PFD's, however what your describing is a two piece suit, a set of bibbed pants and a coat overtop. It will be warm and its meant to work in , the only problem with the two piece, and I have both, is your survial time is greatly increased in a one piece floater. In a one piece , like a wet suit if water does get in and it will, the body will warm that water somewhat, probably splitting hairs here but I would go with the one piece if I had a choice. I bought my Mustang years ago now and it really is worth the investment! if you need it bobbing around in the water is the wrong time to wish you had of boaught the proper one for your situation!

Post by **Ricky_D** » Sun Feb 06, 2005 3:32 am

This one i'm looking at is a one piece and looks just like this...

Post by JP » Sun Feb 06, 2005 8:20 am

Nice looking suite.
JP

Post by **Rideaufish** » Sun Feb 06, 2005 8:42 am

Looks like a good deal it is USCG approved. http://www.stearnsinc.com/NC_ProductsLi ... ID=4298072

Post by **J.R>** » Sun Feb 06, 2005 9:38 am

I have worn a Stearns suit as well as the other popular brands, and in my opinion the Stearns is one of the best.
Stearns is a company from the UK but for a number of yrs. their suits were manufactured under license, by a company in southern Ontario by the name of Ranpro. If you check the label, it will tell you if that's the case with this particular suit. Several suits were manufactured without the CG approval when they first started in Ont. but they are identical to the CG aproved suits. You might want to check that if it's important to you.

Post by **Rigger** » Sun Feb 06, 2005 10:17 am

Ricky D, sorry the one I was referring to was the two piece, the one you pictured is different , thats a good deal. Dont snooze!!

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