ultrabreeze jacket

cdanderson · May 01, 2012, 08:38:12 PM

It was time to get another bee jacket. After much research, nail biting and reading recommendations I choose the Ultra breeze. It was a bit more than I could really afford but I chose to go with quality. It arrived today and looks really neat. It is heavier than the usual cotton ones but I was expecting that. It is hard to believe that this jacket will be as sting resistant as my old cotton one but I'll find out soon !

Thanks to Mr. Bush and others who commented on their jacket choices.

Larry Bees · May 01, 2012, 10:50:09 PM

I just ordered two jackets today, one for me and one for my wife. I saw them at Bud 4, even though nobody there wore them. Larry

splitrock · May 01, 2012, 11:13:02 PM

I got the complete suit last month. And I love it. As far as sting resistant, I haven't even had a poke, let alone a sting.

I think they could come up with a better veil though. The material reminds me of one that split easily along the fabric, that cost me several hits to the head a couple years ago.

Joel

Michael Bush · May 02, 2012, 02:27:05 AM

>It is hard to believe that this jacket will be as sting resistant as my old cotton one but I'll find out soon !

How can it not be? I've never been stung through the jacket. But I have had them run up my leg while I was wearing it...

David McLeod · May 02, 2012, 02:41:13 AM

I have taken a few to the face while wearing my ultrabreeze. But that's because I usually do cut outs in darkened rooms and I tend to hold my flashlight in my teeth causing the veil to rest on my cheeks.
I cannot see a way for a bee to reach skin with a stinger unless you do something stupid like holding a flashlight in your teeth.

cdanderson · May 02, 2012, 05:09:27 PM

No worries... I have no plans to hold a flashlight in my teeth.. :-D I am sure it will be as sting proof as my old one but when you see all those holes my first thought was.. " oh my goodness...LOL "

RSWOODBEE · May 02, 2012, 10:27:03 PM

Has lots of holes, kinda heavy, but sure is a lot cooler. Have only been stung once thru the veil on chin, should not have been tring to kiss her.

AllenF · May 02, 2012, 10:46:31 PM

I think any of the vented jackets are well worth the extra money. Anyone should spend the extra money for one.

beee farmer · May 02, 2012, 11:55:17 PM

I have a full suit and a jacket from Ultrabreeze, kinda hard to fork out the cash for them but beleive me its money well spent, especially when you really need them. For the record after 4 years of doing cut outs I have yet to be stung through one except for my chin up against the veil while looking up on overhead cut outs.

GLOCK · May 04, 2012, 10:01:03 PM

I have the full suit and it's nice ya can ware shorts i have and only ever got stung on the chin they know when your face is touching the Vail got me 3 time in the same spot. I'm going to try with out a shirt next time just to see . I sure do like my ultra breeze nice and cool!

Michael Bush · May 05, 2012, 06:50:52 AM

I do get laughed at, but when it's very hot, I wear shorts and boots and the ultra-breeze suit or the Golden Bee Products suit and nothing else. Very cool on a hot day. It is worth looking silly...

cdanderson · May 23, 2012, 11:24:28 PM

Tried mine for the first time yesterday....oh my how wonderful. Still hot in the bee yard but much better.

David McLeod · May 23, 2012, 11:35:17 PM

Here's how I stay cool. Ultrabreeze jacket and a kilt.

cdanderson · June 10, 2012, 01:06:41 PM

Oh yes, this was a worth while purchase ! :-D

carlfaba10t · June 10, 2012, 03:16:03 PM

Used my new bee jacket yesterday did hive inspection. Worked good struggled a little with zipper on veil,had no assistance,but otherwise worth the money.I noticed the script below your post,[the bees must not read the same books as i do ! ] Was thinking the same thing when i seen what the little critters were not doing in hive!?#* :-D