Protective suits

[Aquila]

Hello
I would like to get opinions of professionals about protective suits that I can buy in the USA.
Who can recommend the best model and mark? What is better to buy?

[peacekeeperapiaries]

I don't own one but one of the guys on this forum i believe MAGNET-MAN sells and or makes them, lots of people on here have commented his stuff is top quality and functional.

[magnet-man]

You might check this thread on my suits. http://beesource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234303

I have sold a lot suits down in Texas and other AHB areas.

[Rohe Bee Ranch]

This one is supposedly "Japanese Hornet Proof". I don't have the $1,508.62 to spend on it to try out, but it looks impressive.

http://www.7tak.co.jp/z_alf_hati.htm


I use Brushy Mountain Inspector's Jacket with the Hat/veil combo attached.
http://www.brushymountainbeefarm.com/Inspectors-Jacket/productinfo/989Z/

[honeyman46408]

Click the add at the top of the page Best Bang for the Buck:applause:

[Aquila]

Click the add at the top of the page Best Bang for the Buck:applause:

Sorry, I do not understand what I should do.

[magnet-man]

Sorry, I do not understand what I should do.

He is saying to click on this picture. http://beesource.com/ads/honeymoon-apiaries-1.png (http://www.honeymoonapiaries.com/suit/suit.htm )

Not trying to self promote but he asked.:rolleyes:

[Aquila]

Thank you

[raosmun]

Most of the time I do not use one. Depends on what I am doing and what mood the bees are in. However if you want something functional and cheeep, go to a Big Box store and get Tyvek painters coveralls for $5.00 +-. One BIG downfall is they are hot! No venting at all.

[Barney]

You can look at every Jacket or suit made in the US and you want find anything any better than Magnet-Man product. He posted his internet site earlier on this post. I have one and it's great.
Barney

[raosmun]

Barney; I do not care what someone uses for a bee suit!!! Or for that matter, if one works with bees in the BUFF!!!
I simply suggested an an alternative!!!
I was collecting a swarm and it was very agressive (despite what is said about swarms). The PAINTER coveralls came in handy. Thats all..

[longrangedog]

I have suits from five different suppliers and am most pleased with magnet man's. He's got all my future business.

[Aquila]

OK as I have got Ultra Breeze is the best one. But I have a little concern about the view angle from this kind of veil and face safety. I have heard that face may be to close to mask.

[Mathispollenators]

You won't have that but the big problem with the hoods is lookingback. I don't like them because the hoods block my view as I'm trying to look over my shoulders. As far as hooded suits that ultra breeze is nice and it's cool lets the air flow good but it's high. You can find one cheaper and others have like a hat instead of the hoods. I believe Dadants sells one like that and sure the others do as well. Now before you guys start trying to slap my hands for mentioning another I'll let you in on something. We own one of the ultra breeze jackets so I know something of the product. And if price was no problem and I used bee suits I would want one. But it is and I don't use them so Daddy can keep that one.

[Aquila]

Look I am not on south but it is important to have good ventilation also. My other requirements are natural material, machine washing, good protection, comfort, good view from inside because I have glasses and reasonable price and a long period of using without problems

[magnet-man]

Just to clear up some details. The only other manufacturer of a suit with similar ventilation as the Ultra Breeze is Golden Bee Products. Mann Lake and Dadant do not have a ventilated suit although they do have regular polyester/cotton suits with hoods or hats. At this time neither the Ultra Breeze or Golden Bee Products offers a hat based veil. I am currently searching for a suitable screen material for a hat, but have not yet located the supplier of the material that I want. If someone wants a particular veil on my suit I reduce the price by $20 if they provide the veil to me.

As far as natural material the Golden Bee Products suit has no natural fibers and the Ultra Breeze is similar with only nominal amount of cotton by the pockets. Basically these suits are of all man made material.

Suits that are 100% cotton are cooler than the polyester/cotton blends that Mann Lake and Dadant sells. Cotton suits will not hold up to years of service like a polyester blend will. Also 100% cotton fabric is more expensive than a polyester blend so it is logical all things being equal the cotton suit will be more expensive. There was only one company selling 100% cotton suits in the US but I am not sure they still offer it.

As far as a source for low price suits, I suggest you check with manufacturers in China, India and Pakistan. You will be able to get suits made there for around $15 fob supplier home country.

[Bighorn06]

I have an Ultrabreeze jacket and really like it. You do get tunnel vision in it, but it is comfortable.

Tony

[paul h]

I have been using Mann Lake Pollinator Jackets for 15 years. In Florida
when its over 90 and the humidity is high these Mann Lake Jackets are
so hot that you getting signs of heat stroke and the buzzards are
waiting for you to drop so they can pick the flesh off your body before the
fireants do:doh:

Last year I bought a Ultrabreese jacket. I would use it only on hot days
and it would feel like I turned the temp. down 10-15. Now I find that
I am using it more so I don't need to ring my underware out. I am just not
sure about durability.
Paul

[Aquila]

Eather anyody know about suits from Blue Sky? They are from 100% cotton.