EAST TEXAS HOG DOGGERS FORUM

Im straddling the fence on whether to buy the Beast vest from Hardcore or the Guardian from Ugly dog. Any suggestions?

Beast from hardcore. Strongly support his work. And if you ever get a major cut or damage from a nasty boar he will repair it. But also his material and stuff is top notch.

I don't have experience with the best but I do know that everything i've ever purchased from ugly dog has been top notch and i've had great customer service thru the years with them as well.

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Yeah I really like my beast vest no cut throughs yet

No opinion since I am new to running vests but following along.

Ive had two vest from Hardcore and they were both great.  Hardcore repaired a cut vest for free and added some protection.  Other guys I know use Uglydog and they are well satisfied also.  I think you are buying a good product from either of these guys.  I think which ever one you buy, you will be happy, but you will always wonder about the one you did not buy. 

We have 3 vests from them all good vest 2 beasts and 1 tank

If someone with a Beast gets a minute could they post some pics of theirs?

I can't post but if someone calls me I have some pics of it and the tank it's all we use and trust we order all ours with 2 layers of Kevlar and have never had a problem and they have been on hundreds of hogs the best by far that we have used out of 5 different vest makers 361-548-3916 Michael is a great guy to and will fix em up if they get to torn up on the outside layer

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Get a P and P vest and be done!!!!

No way I'd put a p&p on a dog down here In the summer way to heavy and hot not doggin the vest i think they r built to last but 3 hardcore vest weighs the same as 1 p&p and I've seen both our  catch vest cut completely thru all 6 or 7 layers that's why we sold them

Hardcore are good vests my buddy runs em right at the moment I have ugly dog but last hog we got my collar was cut in half and had another pass through and the vest gotta clean pass through in the chest but the dog did live.. when I get new gear it'll be from Larry Parrish but ill have mine made in half vests I'm notta fan of full vests too hot and too much restriction IMO

I use p&p 11 ply and I hunt yr round never had a problem. For the price he beats everybody

this is my ugly dog gear i was talking about, its rough but the dog did live... next will be p&p like i said though
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I've got hardcore & wouldn't do any other.

I use Ugly Dog.  They support this web site, TDHA, and good people to deal with.  Equipment is the best in my book.

Ugly dog is top notch! Caught many many good hogs with it! Looks like he!! But no pass throughs.

What about swamp dawg?  I have the super suit and really like it.  Not too hot.

I run a swamp dawg bay vest on a RCD. If anyone goes this route I suggest extra layer of Kevlar. Mine has done ok but it needs that extra layer to be used as I use mine.


Shotgun
Arkansas

Custom collars has a new vest out called the dinasour!

I thought ugly dog was top notch why would u consider another brand hog hunter

Maybe he seen my pictures of my ugly dog gear lol

Jon, you get one little hole in your vest and its junk? Be glad it did it's job and your dog is still alive. Any vest can be cut thru... don't believe all the bull$hit sales pitches you read.

I've used Ugly Dog gear since they started over 10 years ago... never had one cut thru. Just like others say their brand vest hasn't been cut thru... I guess we've all been lucky.

It is top notch! Just letting him know about the new vest.

Mike, I was just joking around, I still use ugly dog gear and that vest at that, and like I've said many times the dog IS still alive and I'm thankful for that. The only thing that did get me is seeing that collar get cut in half like it is, only thing holding it together is the two straps. I know every vest can be cut threw and WILL be cut threw on some hog at some point in time that's just a givin in this sport. Sorry if I ruffeled anyones feathers

Yep, despite what some will tell you...with the right hog and situation, any vest can be cut through. Recommendations are just that...you have to also consider who they are coming from and if they are being compensated for their opinion.