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Post by Moultie on May 5, 2005 8:25:53 GMT -1
Anyone out there using stocking foot breathable waders. Are you happy with the performance, or not as the case may be.
I am in the market for a pair and can't find any decent reviews or makes to avoid.They have to be stocking foots for me as I aint too tall
If everyone using breathables could post a comment on their thoughts about them, then my choice would be a lot easier to make.
I have dismissed neoprenes as my rivers are quite late and some beats are a good walk so I would most likely melt by the time I got myself down to the river bank.
Thanks in Advance,
Dave Moulton
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Post by Paul Dunstan on May 5, 2005 8:42:34 GMT -1
I use Orvis Pro Guide breathables and I've found them to be excellent. Breathable stocking feet are the only way to go mid season daytime when walking is involved. Unless you go commando! A cautionary word though - breathables don't like gorse and sturdy brambles - so if you're into jungle warfare fishing they may not be ideal.
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Post by finnock on May 5, 2005 12:06:43 GMT -1
I have a pair of simms stocking foot breathables - also excellent - bought 2 years ago and have been used around 30 times to date.
These were my first stocking foot waders and I would never go back to the booted type. With stocking foot waders you don't suffer the horrible water pressure pressing around your ankles to the same degree when wading deep.
Also have a pair of snowbee stocking foot neoprenes which are used more often and I have found them to be first class although I have heard reports from others that they are unreliable. 4mm thick and very tough.
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Post by Dovey on May 5, 2005 12:30:40 GMT -1
This may be of interest. First, my fishing partner has Simms Guide, and they have leaked for a while despite moderate use and careful washing in the hi-tech stuff Simms recommend. He's had real trouble getting the suppliers to replace/repair them and won't be getting any more. Only one man's experience I know but worth telling.
I have pal who's a B.A long-haul pilot and he got me a pair of American-made cheapos branded 'Kobuk' in a close out sale somewhere in Denver for $25!!. They've lasted three seasons so owe me nothing, but needed replacing at short notice last summer so I drove up to Foxon's of St. Asaph. Arthur Foxon strongly suggested Scierra Blackwater. He said that he'd sold many hundreds of pairs of various makes and models (breathables) down the years and of them all these were the best by far in terms of 'returns' - only one pair of leakers in over three years and hundreds sold. He showed me his own well-worn pair, still going strong after three years! I purchased a pair and have so far (not far I admit) been very happy with fit and comfort.
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Post by Aled on May 5, 2005 13:19:18 GMT -1
Personal opinion on waders: I spend hundreds of pounds and they last me three seasons, i spend tens of pounds and guess what they last me three seasons. Pays your money and take your choice. Cheers Aled
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Post by Riverguide on May 5, 2005 13:34:05 GMT -1
I olso use scierra blackwater waders and cant fault them mine get used on average about 5 times a week from may untill oct with no problems
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Post by Moultie on May 6, 2005 6:08:17 GMT -1
Many thanks to everyone for their replies. It seems that the Scierra Blackwater waders are a reasonable bet. I will probably nip down to Foxons in the next few weeks and try a pair {Already been in there trying vision waders}
The pair I currently own made by Shakespeare I have re-named Aquasure. As that is mainly what they consist of now
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Post by Teifi Terrorist on May 9, 2005 9:04:55 GMT -1
I hammer my waders, I fish with them all summer long for sea-trout and trout and then turn their attention to the grayling in the winter - so they are in constant use all year. I use the Simms G3's and to be honest for the fit, breathability (actual not stated!) they are superb. In addition since they are a gore-tex material they are really easy to identify a leak on and repair - if needed. Depends on your budget to be honest. Also they have a new pair coming out soon that are designed as breathable waist waders, but have a clever roll up section (not designed for constant use, hence called waist waders) so if you need to chest wade then you can utilise that section.
Alternatively I used snowbee prior to these, they lasted me about 18months, not bad for the money.
Steff.
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Post by wnion on May 9, 2005 10:24:28 GMT -1
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Post by Moultie on May 14, 2005 4:17:05 GMT -1
Thanks again to everyone for your comments.
The G3'S have a good reputation but wow are they expensive. However my size is not covered so I have to rule them out.
Thanks again to Steffan , Aled and everyone for your comments on this matter.
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Post by Simon, SJF or Otter Startler on May 14, 2005 9:56:43 GMT -1
Thanks again to everyone for your comments. The G3'S have a good reputation but wow are they expensive. However my size is not covered so I have to rule them out. Thanks again to Steffan , Aled and everyone for your comments on this matter. You should double check with one of the big dealers. I have G3's ( very good no problems 2 seasons in ), and one of the main reasons I got them was they were the only wader that came in a large enough selection of both height and girth options to have one that fits me – 6’5” 18 st. There is no other manufacturer that offers waders in such a huge range of sizes ( unless you have three legs I'm sure there will be one to fit ). Fit is very important in breathables as unlike neoprene’s there is no give. You also need to leave enough room in them for winter clothes. G3's are my recommendation but yes they are VERY pricy.
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Post by chef on May 14, 2005 20:05:29 GMT -1
I would reccomend vision extreme's good fit and i have had no problems with them
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Post by Hoppy on May 14, 2005 20:08:00 GMT -1
I use neoprenes, they do get warm, but gorse and bramble does damage them as much as it would do breathables. Still at the end of a nights fishing i am 10lbs lighter and slightly smellier! Hoppy
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Post by Moultie on Jun 29, 2005 9:04:45 GMT -1
Thanks to everyone again for the feedback on waders help.
I have now bought a pair of Scierra Blackwater stocking foot breathables from Foxons 10% discount if you buy the boots at the same time.
I've been out six times with them and they seem fine no problems.{very comfortable} I did however misjudge a barbed wire fence the other night and managed to puncture the outer shell, no further damage thank goodness.
Anyway cheers to everyone for their help and good fishing
Dave Moulton
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