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Post by Simon on Jun 20, 2005 8:09:14 GMT -1
Managed to put a tidy hole in my new breathables last night (f@cking barbed wire). I have a repair kit which I will use - but is there anything I can do to the outside of the wader to help make it water tight? (the repairs material is added to the inside of the wader).
Simon
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Post by salar76 on Jun 20, 2005 9:33:27 GMT -1
god d**ned breathables!!!! spent friday and saturday soaked! and feeling it today. my plan is to set about them with a tube of aquasure as i think the seams on the neoprene is knackered.
but in terms of repairing a barbed wire hole - just add a healthy patch sized dose of aquasure to hte area on the inside of the waders and apply the patch once its gone a bit sticky. there should be no need to do anything to the outside, but thinking about it, if its on an area that has multiple layers of fabric you may want to seal it from the outside as well.
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Post by Simon on Jun 20, 2005 9:40:32 GMT -1
Lawrence
Many thanks for the advice - really puts you off your fishing when you feel a trickle of Teifi water run down the back of your leg! (my excuse for not catching anything last night)! Just as well they're not Simms - then there would have been tears!
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Post by andyfly on Jun 20, 2005 11:53:42 GMT -1
o;dear barbed wire all ways catches you when you lest expect it i use daiwa 5mil neoprenes.is the arflo breathables tightlines sell worth £150 has anybody bought a pair maybe somebody can comment on them. i dont want to spend £150 on rubbish. regards andy
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Post by Simon on Jun 20, 2005 12:04:41 GMT -1
Andy
I always buy the Hardwear waders £60 - my first pair gave me 3 years wear (still have them - they do leak a little around the foot after a long session) The pair I snagged on the barber wire are new this season. Personally I'd rather buy the cheaper ones - they are comfy and generally keep the river at bay, apart from when you experience close barbed wire contact.
Simon
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Post by andyfly on Jun 20, 2005 12:28:49 GMT -1
hardware i have heard of them £60 seems a bargain. although we tend to think cheep rubbish but in hindsight fishing gear is getting better. maybe we could have a poll on good vs bad waders.cheers Andy.
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Post by Geraint on Jun 20, 2005 21:29:17 GMT -1
Had Hardware waders for three years leaks slightly round the top of the sock now but after looking at alternatives prepared to put up with that for now.
ATB
GLW
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Post by Aled on Jun 21, 2005 6:14:01 GMT -1
Hi All I've always bought the cheaper neoprenes, and have usually got 2-3years use out of them. Until this year stabbed myself not 1 but twice in one trip with barbed wire, and then ripped the seams clmbering up a steep bank. Just had a sudden thoughtit, it sums up my season really! LOL Off to Tightlines in Ammanford to get a new pair of Ron Thompson this afternoon. Cheers Aled
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Post by andyfly on Jun 21, 2005 14:27:19 GMT -1
i saw Ron Thompson waders when i went for fly-tying stuff at Glasgow angling centre. they looked quite good cant remember the price .they do a great fly-tying catalog plus they are in partnership with Chapman's of sthingyhorpe good catalogs if your into carp fishing. best regards Andy
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Post by andyfly on Jun 21, 2005 14:34:35 GMT -1
sorry s.c.u.n.t.h.o.r.p.e.
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Post by PAUL AKERMAN on Oct 13, 2005 17:28:45 GMT -1
HI CAN ANYONE HELP ME ? I HAVE A PAIR OF BREATHABLE THAT HAVE GOT A SMALL LEAK THAT CANT BE SEEN, SOMEONE HAS TOLD ME THERE IS A SUBSTANCE YOU PUT ON THE AREA OF THE LEAK THAT SHOWS UP AS A BLACK MARK DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT ITS CALLED? IT COULD BE THAT THERE LEAKING FROM THE SEAM IF THATS THE CASE THEY SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE LIFE TIME WARRANTY. THANKS IN ADVANCE...............PAUL
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Post by Paul Dunstan on Oct 13, 2005 17:47:36 GMT -1
Something you could try - when they're fully dry. Turn the waders inside out, hang them up on something secure and ................ fill them up with water! The point of ingress should become apparent!
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Post by Reeco is a Star on Oct 15, 2005 12:42:31 GMT -1
Industrial Alcohol, get a small bottle from the chemist, pour it on to a cloth and rub over the area where you think you have a leak. A leak will show up as a dark spot ( these may be tiny ). Mark with a pen ( the alcohol evaporates quickly ) then patch if lage, but if you can't see it it isn't, so just smear a blob of aquasure on it.
This is the "approved" Simms way.
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Post by PAUL AKERMAN on Oct 15, 2005 17:43:48 GMT -1
thanks reeco thats the reply i was waiting for Paul.................
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Post by Reeco is a Star on Oct 15, 2005 20:02:02 GMT -1
Oh no - I'm not Reeco ( the worlds most enthusiastic and posotive fisherman ) I just think he's a Star. Apparently some don't.
But I'm glad the info was usefull. You have got to avoid old thistles while wearing gortex waders, they make tiny holes that are waterproof until they are well under and the water pressure builds. But the alcohol trick will find them.
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Post by bum lover on Oct 16, 2005 14:46:54 GMT -1
"Rico is a star " have you been having some rear riverside action with Rico.. I hope he's as good with his rod as he is at fishing and positive with his love
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Post by Philhare on Oct 28, 2005 0:25:27 GMT -1
I have been told snowbee breathable waders are the best reasonably priced available. Any comments?
Also I saw a short write-up in T and S about 'Korkers' wading boots with replaceable soles. Anybody tried these?
Thanks
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Post by sewinbasher on Oct 28, 2005 7:05:39 GMT -1
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