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Title: Sportsmans Guide Ghillie Suits??
Post by: arrowlauncherdj on September 14, 2012, 12:43:00 AM
Anyone ever get one? They look prety good in the catalog and are cheap compared to a lot of others. Anyone have any experience in them>

Dave
Title: Re: Sportsmans Guide Ghillie Suits??
Post by: Glenn29 on September 14, 2012, 04:39:00 AM
I think they are the same as the one Gander Mountain carries for $69. Been thinking of getting one myself.
Title: Re: Sportsmans Guide Ghillie Suits??
Post by: on September 14, 2012, 07:20:00 AM
yep, thats the one i opted for . they are nice and lite and cheap compared to others.
started to build one from burlap jute and one sleeve was heavier than the whole 3/4 coat that i got.
i added some artificial leaves and some camo material cut like leaves just to add some different texture . i also cut it up the center in the back up to my lower back so i can lay it over my legs if i want.

(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae69/arrow30_photos/006-7.jpg)

(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae69/arrow30_photos/012-4.jpg)
i like it!
Title: Re: Sportsmans Guide Ghillie Suits??
Post by: arrowlauncherdj on September 14, 2012, 08:31:00 AM
Nice! I was looking to get the pants as well. Any funny smells? I got some camo net once that smelled like burnt rubber so bad I wouldnt even use it.
Title: Re: Sportsmans Guide Ghillie Suits??
Post by: on September 14, 2012, 10:25:00 AM
no funny smells! nothing like the burlap smells anyways.  i soaked mine with permethrine and let it hang outside anyways, another nice feature is it packs up in a bag just a bit bigger than a football. and thats nice if you dont wanna wear it to where your going.

this is before i added anything to it. i did use some camo paint to add more colors.

(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae69/arrow30_photos/001-13.jpg)

(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae69/arrow30_photos/004-15.jpg)
Title: Re: Sportsmans Guide Ghillie Suits??
Post by: mncarphntr on September 14, 2012, 10:30:00 AM
Do they interfere with drawing or bowstring?
Title: Re: Sportsmans Guide Ghillie Suits??
Post by: on September 14, 2012, 10:42:00 AM
you gotta trim your bow arm up some. put it on and practice with a pair of scissors in your back pocket.
Title: Re: Sportsmans Guide Ghillie Suits??
Post by: arrowlauncherdj on September 14, 2012, 12:00:00 PM
I just ordered one, I hope I got the right size, I got the Med/Large.  I am 6'1" 210 lbs. I couldnt imagine that I'd have needed the xl/2xl size. I guess I'll find out.

Dave
Title: Re: Sportsmans Guide Ghillie Suits??
Post by: KOOK68 on September 14, 2012, 12:54:00 PM
Sportsman guide is blocked here at work. Care to share the price?
Title: Re: Sportsmans Guide Ghillie Suits??
Post by: arrowlauncherdj on September 14, 2012, 12:57:00 PM
$69.99 for non-club buyers. Save $7 if u pay $30 to join the buyers club, lol
Title: Re: Sportsmans Guide Ghillie Suits??
Post by: KOOK68 on September 14, 2012, 01:03:00 PM
Looks like a deal to me. But I would probably have a heat stroke wearing that down here in early season. LOL
Title: Re: Sportsmans Guide Ghillie Suits??
Post by: arrowlauncherdj on September 14, 2012, 04:33:00 PM
Not if that's all you wear... Um, did I say that outloud?  :)