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Title: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: Chris Downs on January 29, 2014, 10:38:32 PM
Anybody know anything about this vest other than the price is ridiculous?  My uncle was asking about it today but I didn't have any info for him.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: Bama turkey hunter on January 30, 2014, 07:43:25 AM
To much $. Ol tom for me
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: busta biggun on January 30, 2014, 12:32:11 PM
http://www.basspro.com/Under-Armour-Turkey-Trax-Hunting-Vest/product/13052308014515/
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: guesswho on January 30, 2014, 12:37:02 PM
Looks to me like it would be worth every penny, but the not the $199 in front of the 99 pennies.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: MKMGOBL on January 30, 2014, 12:42:32 PM
I'll know more in a couple of days even though I doubt I'll ever shell out $200 for a vest. I love my Limb Hanger vest too much.

On my way to the Harrisburg Hunting Show I'll stop & check it out. I like to throw on other vest just to see how their features fit my needs.

Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: jblackburn on January 30, 2014, 01:06:21 PM
The cool kids will by it because it is UA.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: MKMGOBL on January 30, 2014, 01:12:06 PM
Quote from: jblackburn on January 30, 2014, 01:06:21 PM
The cool kids will by it because it is UA.

yup, that's exactly what they were thinking when they put the $199 price tag on it :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: spaightlabs on January 30, 2014, 02:36:39 PM
It'll be 49.95 at the UA outlet down the road before too long...
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: longbeard11 on January 30, 2014, 03:03:19 PM
I dont think a turkey hunter even had part in designing this vest!! I dont like the design at all, wouldnt hold half my stuff.  Ill stick with my vest and gobbler lounger.  Would love to have UA vest, but not that design and not for that crazy price!
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: tomstopper on January 30, 2014, 03:30:04 PM
For $200 it better come with a turkey in it. Thats just nuts. If turkey vests get that expensive, I will just go back to using my pockets.....
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: vaturkey on January 30, 2014, 03:35:01 PM

Check out the Super Elite lll Vest ! On sale @ wing Supply for 34.00 ! Great Vest !




      vaturkey   :newmascot:
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: bigbird on January 30, 2014, 05:25:03 PM
Not much of an under armour fan most of its over priced. This doesn't look that great for $199
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: Gooserbat on January 30, 2014, 05:49:01 PM
Looked like it was designed buy a committee of tennis players, Tactical Tatter II for me.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: drum817 on January 30, 2014, 07:08:02 PM
Tee shirt = 10.00-15.00....put a big X and a label on it & becomes a 60.00 shirt.  I know some folks swear by the Under Armour products and to each his own...but I think all the Under Armour stuff is WAAAY over priced. 
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: VA_Birdhunter on January 30, 2014, 07:57:14 PM
To much for me!  I must draw a line on a vest that expensive....especially since I know and have used great vests much much lower in cost! 

God Bless
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: hs strut on January 30, 2014, 08:11:24 PM
at that price ill stick with my remington vest from walmart
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: Pressured Gobbler on January 31, 2014, 12:15:15 AM
guys that's the doctor/lawyer/corp CEO turkey hunter vest lol

Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: chatterbox on January 31, 2014, 04:27:47 AM
Quote from: Gooserbat on January 30, 2014, 05:49:01 PM
Looked like it was designed buy a committee of tennis players, Tactical Tatter II for me.
I don't care who you are, that's funny! :TooFunny: :TooFunny: :TooFunny: :TooFunny:
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: Hooks' n' Beards' on January 31, 2014, 08:47:27 AM
you pay for the name.ua,you can keep it.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: WildSpur on January 31, 2014, 08:58:06 AM
Wow...almost $200 and no water bottle pocket.

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Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: BIGBOB on January 31, 2014, 02:04:11 PM
If it came with a squealing hen call it might be worth it.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: uarobert on January 31, 2014, 03:13:19 PM
I really like Under Armour for what they started doing and do well, UNDERwear. Other than that, I don't have much use for their overpriced trinkets.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: tnturkey on January 31, 2014, 05:36:32 PM
the vest is a joke imo. its way over prices and doesn't look like it hold hardly anything. I would tell anyone that asked me to stay away from it far far away from it.

Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: jblackburn on January 31, 2014, 05:38:59 PM
Quote from: uarobert on January 31, 2014, 03:13:19 PM
I really like Under Armour for what they started doing and do well, UNDERwear. Other than that, I don't have much use for their overpriced trinkets.

I will agree, there.  For hot weather turkey hunting, their cool gear sock and underwear are pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: uarobert on January 31, 2014, 06:52:16 PM
Quote from: jblackburn on January 31, 2014, 05:38:59 PM
Quote from: uarobert on January 31, 2014, 03:13:19 PM
I really like Under Armour for what they started doing and do well, UNDERwear. Other than that, I don't have much use for their overpriced trinkets.

I will agree, there.  For hot weather turkey hunting, their cool gear sock and underwear are pretty awesome.

Oh, their socks are the best.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: Fatbeard on January 31, 2014, 10:07:52 PM
Way to much $$$. Plus I'm not young enough for UA appearal
Title: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: weave on January 31, 2014, 10:15:14 PM

Quote from: spaightlabs on January 30, 2014, 02:36:39 PM
It'll be 49.95 at the UA outlet down the road before too long...

Yup


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Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: Cove on January 31, 2014, 10:23:06 PM
I haven't put my hands on one yet so I may be speaking too soon. But if the vest was laid out well and had some turkey hunting thought put into it I wouldn't mind dropping $200. Turkey hunting is my absolute passion. . . . that is what I work to buy, turkey hunting stuff.  But, looking at the vest. . . like already mentioned, it doesn't look like a turkey hunter had anything to do with this. I'll hold onto the Tater II.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: VA_Birdhunter on February 01, 2014, 01:14:50 PM
Quote from: Cove on January 31, 2014, 10:23:06 PM
I haven't put my hands on one yet so I may be speaking too soon. But if the vest was laid out well and had some turkey hunting thought put into it I wouldn't mind dropping $200. Turkey hunting is my absolute passion. . . . that is what I work to buy, turkey hunting stuff.  But, looking at the vest. . . like already mentioned, it doesn't look like a turkey hunter had anything to do with this. I'll hold onto the Tater II.

cove....turkey hunting is my passion also...I Love it!!!  I truly believe there is no one around that loves it more then me....maybe some that equal the passion such as yourself.  But I kinda view the $200 for a vest thing a little different.  I can use all that on some costume calls, DSD decoys, chokes, and shells etc.  Just to me I think to fuel my addiction as I must I personally would do better spending it that way!!  I know some see it as a bad addiction but as you know....its all good!!!!  Plus I have an awesome Elite III vest on the way to replace my very old Elite vest I have now....for around $50 I got a better from what I'm seeing vest.  At the least and I don't think it would be its equal to the $200 UA vest.

God Bless
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: Cove on February 01, 2014, 06:15:53 PM
I can get what you're saying, but I'm sure not gonna knock someone who shells out 200 for a vest. If it was for a pair of jeans, fancy dinner or jewelry I'd say you're off your rocker . . . but for something turkey hunting and camouflage neh . . . . lol  :toothy9:
Title: Re: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: VA_Birdhunter on February 01, 2014, 06:59:09 PM
Quote from: Cove on February 01, 2014, 06:15:53 PM
I can get what you're saying, but I'm sure not gonna knock someone who shells out 200 for a vest. If it was for a pair of jeans, fancy dinner or jewelry I'd say you're off your rocker . . . but for something turkey hunting and camouflage neh . . . . lol  :toothy9:

Cove buddy I agree with ya I'm not  going to knock anyone that does either....but I would rather show some bling in the call department etc.  But that's me.....
God bless buddy!

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Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: COPPERDOG on February 01, 2014, 07:08:21 PM
Amazing what some people will pay for the UA name.
Title: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: Gobblerjim on February 02, 2014, 09:37:02 AM
Pick this vest up and grab you one of those $200 woodhaven calls and your good to go


Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: BigBen81 on February 02, 2014, 09:49:55 AM
I've never been real impressed with UA's hunting jackets, pants, etc, but their base layers are worth every penny, IMO.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: Gobble! on February 02, 2014, 11:21:04 AM
Though to get past that price. I am sure it's a very comfortable and light weight vest but $200 is steep. I thought I was crazy when I spent $150 for my ol Tom vest. 
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: natman on February 02, 2014, 11:45:28 AM
From the link:
http://www.basspro.com/Under-Armour-Turkey-Trax-Hunting-Vest/product/13052308014515/

Quote
Back panel doubles as retractable seat

It appears that you can have a back rest OR a seat, but not both at the same time.

And in order to switch from one to the other, you have to take the vest off.

I think I'll pass.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: chcltlabz on February 03, 2014, 02:35:53 PM
I've never seen one, barely even seen it in print, but I am curious, how many people who are talking about the price alone shoot Nitro turkey shells, or a fancy semiautomatic turkey gun?  Its all relative, and we all chose to spend our money on something else.  In the grand scheme of things, if it fits what you're looking for, $200 is a drop in a bucket.  Heck, I'll spend more than that on licenses alone.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: mikejd on February 08, 2014, 12:09:37 AM
I paid less for some good turkey guns.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: DirtNap647 on February 08, 2014, 06:32:22 AM
under armour is for people who want to look cool with the logo to be honest it is not comfortable to me at all I hunt not into lookin like a billboard
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: busta biggun on February 08, 2014, 11:25:35 AM
Seems like a lot of strong opinions here. I think we have enough in common here that we don't need to look down our noses at people because of the brand of hunting gear they buy! I don't own one of these vests and I don't even like the thing, but I don't feel like judging those that do. I do have some Under Armor gear and I bought it because it is well made, wicks away sweat and doesn't stay wet, plus it lasts a long time without fading. Why is that such a problem for some of you guys? I can understand if you think it's too high priced, but that doesn't mean you need to rip on the folks that feel it's worth the money. We have enough issues dividing our country right now, hunting gear shouldn't be one of them. 
Title: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on February 08, 2014, 11:43:20 AM
If you want something to wick try some mernio wool..You can think me later,nothing wrong with UA other then it's over priced stuff that don't do what it should..My clothes is full of it.


This is UA first year making a turkey vest..So maybe in 3 years they will have the bugs worked out of it and have it made like a vest should be..For a turkey hunter.

There cold weather whitetail gear has came a long ways.The base and stuff like that they make is nothing more then a dirt rag,I learned the hard way.


Sent from West By God Virginia.
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: greenhead11 on February 08, 2014, 11:52:02 AM
Quote from: drum817 on January 30, 2014, 07:08:02 PM
Tee shirt = 10.00-15.00....put a big X and a label on it & becomes a 60.00 shirt.  I know some folks swear by the Under Armour products and to each his own...but I think all the Under Armour stuff is WAAAY over priced.
Most everything is over priced now .
Title: Re: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: VA_Birdhunter on February 08, 2014, 11:52:37 AM
Quote from: busta biggun on February 08, 2014, 11:25:35 AM
Seems like a lot of strong opinions here. I think we have enough in common here that we don't need to look down our noses at people because of the brand of hunting gear they buy! I don't own one of these vests and I don't even like the thing, but I don't feel like judging those that do. I do have some Under Armor gear and I bought it because it is well made, wicks away sweat and doesn't stay wet, plus it lasts a long time without fading. Why is that such a problem for some of you guys? I can understand if you think it's too high priced, but that doesn't mean you need to rip on the folks that feel it's worth the money. We have enough issues dividing our country right now, hunting gear shouldn't be one of them.

No Judgement here Busta....but I agree no judgement should be made.  But in my opinion and for me only its over priced for a vest and for me and me only I would rather so some bling in the call department....its what I love and it helps my addiction!  There is a good chance some of the people I'll be taking this year and guiding will have one....I sure ain't going to kick them out!   This sport or in my case addiction is just as expensive as you make it.  I didn't need one thing this year but here I sit with a new vest (I did kinda need that) a new choke, shells, calls, a new custom friction call on the way and good chances I'm not done yet.  I love it...and as long as it doesn't interfere with my obligations to my family and most of all my Lord and Savior its all good!!!    Good reminder though Busta!

God Bless
Title: Under Armour Turkey Vest
Post by: drenalinld on February 08, 2014, 11:54:42 AM
I will buy it on clearance like I get all my UA gear. It is high but all I have used is high quality.