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Title: recomend a ghillie suit
Post by: Jakeemt on June 21, 2015, 08:36:00 PM
Can you guys that use them recommend a ghillie suit? I need one with the bow arm and chest cut out as my form brings the string very close to body. I may just wind up building one in the end but, wanted to see what you guys thought about some commercial models.
Title: Re: recomend a ghillie suit
Post by: yeager on June 21, 2015, 09:36:00 PM
I use the Marc Anthony ghillie suit......it has the bow arm and chest area already trimmed out.
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Post by: Biathlonman on June 21, 2015, 09:40:00 PM
I've been looking hard at the ASAT 3d leafy suit, just haven't pulled the trigger yet
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Post by: buckeye_hunter on June 21, 2015, 09:43:00 PM
Just bought the Rancho Safari 3/4 long coat.i haven't used it yet, but I'm looking forward to it!
Title: Re: recomend a ghillie suit
Post by: Jakeemt on June 21, 2015, 09:45:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by yeager:
I use the Marc Anthony ghillie suit......it has the bow arm and chest area already trimmed out.
How do you like it? is it very hot? Light weight? quiet ect? any thing you do or don't like about it?
Title: Re: recomend a ghillie suit
Post by: awbowman on June 21, 2015, 10:19:00 PM
I'd suggest you build one.  You can make it less dense and lighter.  Really only need to break human shape.

They are pretty hot and heavy in the commercial form.

Just my opinion though
Title: Re: recomend a ghillie suit
Post by: Pine on June 21, 2015, 11:42:00 PM
 (http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae302/bruinbow/IMG_0372_zpsfb30aee7.jpg) (http://s982.photobucket.com/user/bruinbow/media/IMG_0372_zpsfb30aee7.jpg.html)

Got this one from All Predator Calls .
Was able to clean off the bow arm very easy , also removed some from the chest area on the bow arm side . The arm guard just keeps the material out of the way .
Title: Re: recomend a ghillie suit
Post by: dhaverstick on June 22, 2015, 07:46:00 AM
I like the models that are built on the 3/4" netting. That way you can add more thread as you lose them over time and you can add local vegetation as needed.

That being said, two brands come to mind; Rothco and Bushrag. You can get a Rothco jacket, pants and hood for under $100. Bushrag is more expensive but it much better made as it has a bug suit liner with the netting sewn onto it and the threads tied onto the netting. I dug around on the internet and got a Bushrag jacket and pants for $115 to my door. The downside to the Bushrag is that the hood is attached to the jacket. When you turn you head, the hood doesn't turn so you find yourself looking at the inside of it. An easy fix to this was to simply cut the hood off.

I trim my suits myself that way they are done the way I want them and I'm not paying someone a lot of money for something I can do on my own.

Darren
Title: Re: recomend a ghillie suit
Post by: mjh on June 22, 2015, 07:48:00 AM
Bushrag synthetic Kit....I bought two terrain mixes to match my most hunted location.  Been about 6 feet from a doe.  She knew something was there, couldn't smell me, eventually she relaxed and meandered way.  Of course I was set up my shot angles in another direction.
Title: Re: recomend a ghillie suit
Post by: Bill Turner on June 22, 2015, 11:29:00 AM
You cannot beat Rancho Safari for quality. I prefer the longcoat over the pant/top combination.Buy it and trim to suit your needs.    :archer:
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Post by: stingerslinger on June 22, 2015, 11:42:00 AM
Check out the light weight 3d sapper, kill suit....from  www.allpredatorcalls.com (http://www.allpredatorcalls.com)
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Post by: drewsbow on June 22, 2015, 05:45:00 PM
i have the asat leafy , no problem shooting with it
Title: Re: recomend a ghillie suit
Post by: on June 22, 2015, 06:34:00 PM
i have the one from redrock, I think I got it from sportsmansguide.
I think I paid around 50 bucks for the 3/4 coat, comes down to about your knees. and I added some artificial leaves to my outline and my homemade boonie. just trim arm and chest for clearance. also , I cut the hood off.

(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae69/arrow30_photos/01-09-2013_164124.jpg~original)

(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae69/arrow30_photos/01-09-2013_1641244.jpg~original)


http://redrockoutdoorgear.com/1-piece-ghillie-parka
Title: Re: recomend a ghillie suit
Post by: meathead on June 22, 2015, 07:23:00 PM
Another vote for the rancho safari long coat. Just trim the chest and arm as needed. It works great.
Title: Re: recomend a ghillie suit
Post by: M Beach on June 22, 2015, 08:51:00 PM
Hunted the last 2 years with the ASAT 3d leafy suit no complaints
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Post by: Jakeemt on June 22, 2015, 10:27:00 PM
thanks guys I will check out all of these.
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Post by: OBXarcher on June 23, 2015, 04:47:00 PM
Rancho Safari !!  

Can't see my reflection in the mirror when I'm wearing it.
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Post by: DaveT1963 on June 23, 2015, 04:51:00 PM
Kill Suit all predators .com