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Title: new beekeeping jacket in my future,any suggestions
Post by: catfishbill on December 29, 2011, 12:05:53 PM
thinking of a new ventilated one any info will help.
Title: Re: new beekeeping jacket in my future,any suggestions
Post by: AllenF on December 29, 2011, 12:11:46 PM
Both work.    Both have been heavily discussed on the forum.   Pick the one you like at the right price.    Ultrabreeze or Golden bee.  Both vented.   Both work.   Vented jackets are the way to go in the summer time.
Title: Re: new beekeeping jacket in my future,any suggestions
Post by: AllenF on December 29, 2011, 12:14:23 PM
Oh, ya.    http://goldenbeeproducts.com/ (http://goldenbeeproducts.com/)    and http://ultrabreezesuits.com/ (http://ultrabreezesuits.com/)  
You might want these links.   And I do use the Ultrabreeze jacket most of the time.
Title: Re: new beekeeping jacket in my future,any suggestions
Post by: mikecva on December 29, 2011, 06:00:17 PM
After sweating all summer I broke down and got a jacket from Golden bee. I have used it and it is great but must wait until the heat of next summer to really get the full benefit from it.  -Mike
Title: Re: new beekeeping jacket in my future,any suggestions
Post by: hardwood on December 29, 2011, 07:19:55 PM
I use an ultra breeze when it's hot out and a Dadant econo jacket when it's cool.

Scott
Title: Re: new beekeeping jacket in my future,any suggestions
Post by: affreux on December 29, 2011, 09:11:52 PM
http://www.pigeonmountaintrading.com/1-Default.aspx (http://www.pigeonmountaintrading.com/1-Default.aspx)   You might try this one. A lot more economical.
Title: Re: new beekeeping jacket in my future,any suggestions
Post by: ronwhite3030 on December 29, 2011, 09:38:21 PM
I just got a dadant jacket, it feels great and cant wait to use it in a couple months
Title: Re: new beekeeping jacket in my future,any suggestions
Post by: AllenF on December 29, 2011, 10:02:08 PM
Pigeon Mountain resells Brushy Mountain bee products.
Title: Re: new beekeeping jacket in my future,any suggestions
Post by: shorty3 on December 29, 2011, 10:10:04 PM
not ventilated but good price  www.apaiarybeekeepingsupplies.com (http://www.apaiarybeekeepingsupplies.com)
Title: Re: new beekeeping jacket in my future,any suggestions
Post by: FRAMEshift on December 29, 2011, 10:51:37 PM
In Mississippi you're going to want the vented suit for most of the year.  I need one anytime it's over 80F  if I'm going to be working more than  an hour.   For folks in the North it may be a close decision but for you it's a no brainer.
Title: Re: new beekeeping jacket in my future,any suggestions
Post by: caticind on January 03, 2012, 04:50:52 PM
Agree - I have an ultrabreeze and love it, since here temps can be in 80s from June to October.