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  • dan-tessmann
    Kieler, Wis
    Posts: 664
    January 16, 2008 at 11:06 pm #644188

    got my snosuit for $478 through thorne bros. free shipping and extremely fast too. its worth the money, i think it is far superior to the ice armor. thats just my opinion.

    r._kayle
    Cedar Falls, IA
    Posts: 205
    January 16, 2008 at 11:25 pm #644190

    I appreciate all the replies. Thanks

    Logan
    Big Lake, MN
    Posts: 389
    January 16, 2008 at 11:31 pm #644193

    I drove my 4wheeler out from Red Door at -10 degrees last year and we drove out for 7 miles. I was toasty when we got there and I didn’t have a helmet either. I really liked my Arctic Armor, but if Sno Suit was made and I had the extra money, maybe I would have went with them.
    I will tell you that any product that James, Scott S., Tuck, Lip, Dean, and others (maybe even BrianK ), suggest then you can’t go wrong either.

    chappy
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 4852
    January 16, 2008 at 11:34 pm #644194

    Quote:

    480.00 is a lot better!!! Thanks James..

    Yes it is! And everything I have heard about it is great! Just not sure I’d get the use out of it.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18924
    January 16, 2008 at 11:51 pm #644202

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    If you’re in the market for cold weather clothing… do NOT buy until you’ve tried on the Snosuit. Then try on the other products out there. You’ll know in a short amount of time which product is the right product for you.
    If you want to see this product in action or even try it on look me up at the LOTW Get-Together. I wear an XL and I’ll be happy to loan it out for short test drives.


    Is there a retailer besides Thorne’s that has Snosuit to try on? Does Cabelas, Gander, Fleet, Sportman’s or Scheels have them?

    I honestly don’t know. But I can find out. I should be able to post back with this info some time early tomorrow.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13194
    January 17, 2008 at 12:27 am #644210

    I know there are several staff with Snosuits. If there is anyone on the north side of the twin cities that wants to try one on let me know.
    On the other hand Thorne Brothers is up here also and there you can try on different sizes to see what fits best and also try on some of there other cold weather gear to compare. I believe they carry Arctic Armor and Vexlar.

    mpearson
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 4338
    July 23, 2009 at 3:18 pm #208417

    And Drelan and I will be heading for Colorado! Time for some serious dialing in with the archery equipment. For you guys that have chased elk with a stick and string, is it fair to say your average shot is between 30 – 50 yards? According to Lip I need about a 5 yard shot!

    DANPEARSON
    Central WI
    Posts: 594
    July 23, 2009 at 3:40 pm #54078

    another question I have is will I have to go to a heavier grain broadhead. I shoot 75 grain 3 blade Muzzy for whitetail, 300 grain carbon express arrow and my bow is set for 71 pounds. I have been thinking about using the G5 montec broadhead with the cut on impact 100 grain, but not sure if I really need to change my set up. Any advise would be appreciated.

    jason_ramthun
    Byron MN
    Posts: 3376
    July 23, 2009 at 3:40 pm #54079

    I did put a 50 yard pin on mine when I went out but most of our shot’s came at about 10 to 15 yards ! Most of the bulls came running right in ! But yes you will have that 30 to 50 yard shot at times !!! Good luck Mike !

    whitetails4ever
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 756
    July 23, 2009 at 3:54 pm #54081

    I would go with a heavier head for sure.

    jason_ramthun
    Byron MN
    Posts: 3376
    July 23, 2009 at 4:09 pm #54083

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    another question I have is will I have to go to a heavier grain broadhead. I shoot 75 grain 3 blade Muzzy for whitetail, 300 grain carbon express arrow and my bow is set for 71 pounds. I have been thinking about using the G5 montec broadhead with the cut on impact 100 grain, but not sure if I really need to change my set up. Any advise would be appreciated.

    Yes I would go with 100 grain , and Just a FYI some of the guy’s DID NOT have good luck with the G5! I had good luck with the Thunderheads and others used the Muzzys !

    mpearson
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 4338
    July 23, 2009 at 4:16 pm #54086

    Quote:

    I did put a 50 yard pin on mine when I went out but most of our shot’s came at about 10 to 15 yards !

    Hey Lip, I think can handle that distance!

    Thanks guys for your input!

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    July 23, 2009 at 4:54 pm #54093

    Drelan, Yes I would imagine your total arrow is a little on the light side and I would bump up to 100 grain head. I guess I would look at a few heads and determine what fly’s best out of your set up.

    Mike, even I can handle 15 yards. The funny thing is GMan said he had 15 yard shot and I don’t recall see any pictures of an elk. Ben did he get one?

    You two Borthers have a great time, good luck and we are awaiting a good story and pics when you return!

    DANPEARSON
    Central WI
    Posts: 594
    July 23, 2009 at 5:10 pm #54095


    Yes I would go with 100 grain , and Just a FYI some of the guy’s DID NOT have good luck with the G5! I had good luck with the Thunderheads and others used the Muzzys !

    GMAN – what was the problem with the G5’s?

    whitetails4ever
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 756
    July 23, 2009 at 5:11 pm #54097

    GMAN has a few elk under his belt.

    DANPEARSON
    Central WI
    Posts: 594
    July 23, 2009 at 5:18 pm #54098

    very nice! hopefully we’ll have a couple of opportunities to get a shot off.

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    July 23, 2009 at 5:25 pm #54099

    Ok I stand corrected. I just don’t think I have ever seen the pic.

    Just one question… Who is that skinny guy?

    jason_ramthun
    Byron MN
    Posts: 3376
    July 23, 2009 at 5:26 pm #54100

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    Yes I would go with 100 grain , and Just a FYI some of the guy’s DID NOT have good luck with the G5! I had good luck with the Thunderheads and others used the Muzzys !

    GMAN – what was the problem with the G5’s?

    First I guess they didn’t get good penetration with them and when you hit bone they don’t hold up ” tip was smashed “!

    I know I have a picture of a G5 after hitting an elk and falling out ” was junk”….. I will look !

    I just called a bud that hunts elk every year and he love the Shuttle-t-lock 100 grain !

    DANPEARSON
    Central WI
    Posts: 594
    July 23, 2009 at 5:58 pm #54108

    thanks GMAN for the information!

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    July 23, 2009 at 6:05 pm #54112

    Gman, have you heard the same issues with Deer or just elk????

    jason_ramthun
    Byron MN
    Posts: 3376
    July 23, 2009 at 6:28 pm #54115

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    Gman, have you heard the same issues with Deer or just elk????

    I shot a doe with them and did let the air out of her but was not happy , blade had chunks out of it and tip was in bad shape , First and last time I will use them

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    July 23, 2009 at 6:34 pm #54117

    Enough for me!

    Thanks

    DANPEARSON
    Central WI
    Posts: 594
    July 23, 2009 at 6:53 pm #54119

    Quote:

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    Gman, have you heard the same issues with Deer or just elk????

    I shot a doe with them and did let the air out of her but was not happy , blade had chunks out of it and tip was in bad shape , First and last time I will use them

    Was it the montec or stryker head?

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