ASAT Camo Ultimate Leafy 3-D System
 

Does anyone out there have this camo suit. I was thinking about picking up 1 up this year, just wanted to hear some pro's and con's about it.

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When you are trying to decide on size then just order what you typically would for a jacket or sweatshirt. I typically wear 2XL tops and XL bottoms so ordered the 2XL suit size. It is then baggy enough to put on over any other insulating clothing you might need to wear in the late season while still being cut in such a way as not to be cumbersome to wear over lighter clothing in the early season.

RE: ASAT Camo Ultimate Leafy 3-D System
 

I love my suit. I have absolutely no complaints about it. I love the pattern and the fact you can wear anything underneath it.

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I have the ASAT 3D leafy suit and I love it. I was talking to Buckeybowhntr, who sells the suit, and he said they came out with a new style. I am interested to see what the new style looks like. Hopefully Buckeye sees this posts and gives us a little hint as to the new design.

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Thats awesome. The one on their website is the newly designed one.

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Here is another one of my "For What its Worth" replies.

If you are going to wear it in the tree stand over your insulated clothes in colder weather then order your normal size and as has been stated in will easily fit. If however you planned on hunting in warm weather, for example chasing elk up and down the mountains in the early part of the season, you will be sorely disappointed by ordering your normal size. I know in my case I could have one two sizes smaller than what I have and be happier than a hound with two tales.

You may also have to modify your bow arm by trimming some of the "leaves" from the sleeve. I know I had to do that on mine. To keep it from fraying I gingerly touched each piece I cut with fire. Just be very carefull that you don't catch the suit on fire because it could easily happen. All the more reason not to wear this suit (or any other nylon type of leafy suit) by a campfire.

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For what it's worth—I sell ASAT as well—but didn't have any interest in promoting/selling it until after I had "field tested" it myself.

I have worn it 3 times this Spring and Summer while trying to photograph deer on our property. After 19 years of hunting—I can honestly say I've never felt more concealed or confident in a camo product—the stuff simply is amazing! I've been able to slowly "move onto" 6 deer in an open clover plot. I've had several deer within ranges of 15-35 yards of me, while standing behind a tripod at the edge of our plots. I've had them several times look directly in my direction—and I've yet to get picked off or even spook a deer. If you go to www.asatcamo.com, and go to the "What you're saying" section—the first "email" is mine to Chuck Pensyl after the first two times I wore the ASAT 3-D suit to the field. Needless to say, I was convinced!

As for the "new style"—they simply implemented a new way to "chain stitch" the leafy material to the base mesh. If you've ever seen the original 3-D suit—the leafy material lays somewhat flat until/unless the wind raises it. For the new style, they implemented a "heat treatment" which constricts the chain stitching and raises/crumples the leafy material. Basically, it just ehances the actual "third dimension" aspect of the suit. On even a slightly breezy day, you can easily see the leafy material moves naturally with the wind—giving a realistic property.

They are also supposed to release a Scent-Lok version sometime this Summer—but considering the 3-D suit is an "over-system"—you can of course wear any current scent-eliminating, rain gear, etc. under it as it currently is.

For what it's worth—show me another camo manufacturer who will offer a money back guarantee for their products?

I'd say the only "con" to the ASAT products is that they just haven't marketed it aggressively enough to the consumer. Like I said, this is the first year in 19 that I've worn ASAT—and I'll not "go back" to the mainstream camo as long as ASAT is around—it's that good. I wish I had found out about it much sooner!

RE: ASAT Camo Ultimate Leafy 3-D System
 

i would buy it if it came with scent-loc

RE: ASAT Camo Ultimate Leafy 3-D System
 

newman,

If you already have Scent-Lok gear—you could simply wear it under the 3-D suit. Otherwise, just watch their site to see when they release it.

Feel free to email me personally if you'd prefer—and I'll update you once they have it available.

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i currently do not have scent-lok of any kind and am looking to get some this year,but there is so much stuff out there right now it's hard to choose;)plus i don't have alot of money to spend .

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Gee Rob/PA and myself have been talking about ASAT on this forum for years:):D

Yep thats what Rob and I have been saying:)

I have been using ASAT now for years not only here in the USA but also back home in Australia andNew Zealand and it just works no matter what season or terrain you are in from snowy mountains to the lush green rain forests to the desert.

Another plus is the ASAT design you see now is the same as it was when it was first introduced.

My hunting buddy Kyleis color blind and when he first seen my 3d suit he said "get me 2 of those one for me and the other for my wife";)

The other camo looks good in the store but all Kyle see's is a big black blob just like the deer do.

We even put him to the test 3 of us went out into the woods 1 in Realtree,1 in Mossy Oak and me in the ASAT, Kyle found the other 2 easily but I had to walk out of the woods after 2 hours grinning from ear to ear knowing that he had come within 10 feet of me and had no clue I was there.

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For what it's worth, Scheel's here in Omaha has started to carry the ASAT line. They are selling it at the same prices as the web site and also as the dealers are, so I will probably still go that route, unless if I need something right away.

The reason I'm posting this is because of an interesting story about a Sheel's salesman that saw me looking at the ASAT stuff this past weekend and came over to "sell me on it". Before I continue, I'm also on the ASAT web site, under the ASAT Stories link, Brad Young. So I have had some success with ASAT as well. Anyway, this salesman comes over and starts telling me how great ASAT is and how he has used it for years, especially the leafy 3D suit. I ask him, "Really? How long have you been using it?" He says, "Oh, probably 7-8 years now." I am pretty sure that the 3D leafy suit has not been produced for that long, but I say nothing, just nod my head.

Now that's not really the funny part, though. You see, this guyhas a very unique look, with very red hair and a pronounced forehead,so I know it was the same guy that I asked about ASAT last year when I was in there duringarchery season, wondering if they were ever going to carry it. He looked at me like I was smoking weed, and asked, "What's ASAT?" I tried explaining it to him, but he just said, "No, we don't carry anything like that. I've never even heard of it before."

So in the course of a year he went from having never heard of it to having worn the 3D suit for 7-8 years. I left without buying anything, but with a big smile on my face.:D

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Like other have said this camo is truely amazing. I will never wear any other camo pattern. It is incredible how well it blends in. As far as the scent lok goes. I believe it is close to coming out. For now I just wear the liner suit under the leafy suit and it works great.

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I Bought anASAT leafy suit also this year.The only prob I have is it's to big:DI figured that I better get a bigger size than I normally wear and it was definately pretty big.I always find that things long enough,but this suit definatly isOne thing too I noticed when I killed a couple hogs this summer is ,it isn't as quiet is most of my fleece cammo,but then again what is:DIt was really nice wearing down in Florida for the hog hunt cause the breezes really kept me cool in the suit.It is an excellent suit.I'll post a link of my bud with his hog and his ASAT,his isn't leafy but really looks outstanding.I'm in one of the pics and not wearing the ASAT top only cause we just got back from tracking my second hog I was soakeds.Heres the link guys enjoy http://www.realtree.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=619&ppuser=&catp=

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To add to jmacc220's post the new suit alsofeatures new22 inch leg zippers to aid in putting it onand taking it off.

It really is a great auit. Give one a try.

You can click the link in my signature to see some pics [8D]

I will update with new pics of the new suit shortly when I get some free time.

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Newman1:

I have an answer to your dilemma. Stop by the shop when you get a chance.

RE: ASAT Camo Ultimate Leafy 3-D System
 

I live in Maryland where is your shop???

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I don't have the ASAT camo but I do have another brand of the 3-D leafy camo. I was excited to see how it would work in the field. I was working an open field the first day wearing it. In the middle of the field were some rocks with small brush. I was stalking some deer and had worked my way over to the rocks/brush. The first set of deer walked up to about 20 yards from me but it was a small doe and yearling. My legs started to go numb from crouching behind the short brush so I decided to stand-up and put the camo to the real test. A group of about 8 deer entered the field at the west end and another group of 10 deer entered the field straight north from me. They would look at me and either go back to eating or they would look and walk towards me to see what I was. I couldn't believe it. Not a single deer was spooked. To top it off the wind was hitting me in the back and I was standing in the open, nothing but the brush around my knees. I had one large doe start walking to me when a coyote entered the field and ran every deer off. I too am sold on the 3-D leafy camo system.