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Post by donnie on May 13, 2006 18:17:39 GMT -5
Well I have finally decided to give up trying to save my Snowbee classic breathable waders.. Even with tons of aquasure the seams just won't keep the water out and so I've had wet feet continuously for several fishing weeks. From reading past threads, it seems everyone has an opinion about waders.. So can I take it that things are still as they were when I bought mine a year or two ago: luck of the draw? So you can spend lots on waders that leak, or get a 30 quid job that don't? Or are there any really decent ones to check out (apart from Simms...cannae afford)? What about the Vision extreme jobbies? Thanks a lot.  |
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Post by The Famous Grouse on May 13, 2006 21:04:42 GMT -5
Actually, Simms makes a very affordable pair of waders in the Freestone series. While I agree that the G3 models are outrageously priced, you get. . . .
Unfortuantely I can only advised based on what I find here Stateside. FWIW:
- LL Bean - I have the Lightweights and they have been excellent. 3 leak-free seasons and still running.
- Dan Bailey - Their own brand waders get very good reivews and at a great price.
And maybe an option for you: Orvis. Perhaps a bit higher than the also-rans, but Silver Labels get excellent marks as far as I've read. Plus, Orvis WILL stand behind them.
Grouse
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Post by jan on May 14, 2006 1:53:11 GMT -5
from personal experience the vision extremes have been great, best i have tried, and they fit well, but in a recent thread a couple of posters said they had experienced problems - i would buy them again when these expire. The visons also breath very freely so even after a hard walk you arent soaked - in fact you hardly notice that you are wearing waders
i was going to buy the orvis, whose back up is outstanding, but i have had a few comments that they get very damp inside as they dont seem to breath as freely as some others; this was a problem that i have experienced with the snowbee classics - i got so wet inside from condensation i might as well have wet waded.
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Post by sage on May 14, 2006 1:53:14 GMT -5
Hi.
I can recomend the Vision waders, I'm in mine 3-4 times a week at least, good waders.
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Post by simmel on May 14, 2006 2:14:06 GMT -5
I will be off to the UK shortly, although not strictly a fishing holiday I will be taking my gear with me.
I would like to combine the little fishing I can get in between small river and lake. I will probably only fish the river two or three times, the problem is, my waders are too bulky to carry in my luggage (I am flying). So I may try wading in a pair of shorts and some old trainers, with a spare dry pair in my rucksack.
I've never tried this, but can anybody see any problems with it?
Simmel.
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Post by aliferste on May 14, 2006 3:11:32 GMT -5
I think it may be a little chilly for that...although you may be hardier than me I suppose what you could do is drop into a local angling shop and buy a pair of their cheapest PVC waders....most shops sell them for around 20 quid....at the end of the week give them away or bin them....not very environmentally friendly but I suppose it is an option ! |
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Post by Ifor on May 14, 2006 3:16:24 GMT -5
Stick to Vision or Simms they seem to have least problems.
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Post by Exerod on May 14, 2006 3:16:42 GMT -5
I will be off to the UK shortly, although not strictly a fishing holiday I will be taking my gear with me. I would like to combine the little fishing I can get in between small river and lake. I will probably only fish the river two or three times, the problem is, my waders are too bulky to carry in my luggage (I am flying). So I may try wading in a pair of shorts and some old trainers, with a spare dry pair in my rucksack. I've never tried this, but can anybody see any problems with it? Simmel. Brambles, nettles, barbed wire, sharp rocks, tics, no grip with trainers on smooth rock (especially the bed rock in the Exe) and cold. Other than that you will be fine! Get a pair of trousers made of quick drying material (not jeans), wear wading boots and some cheap gaiters to keep the grit out and protect you from all the scratchy/bitey/stingy things. Thats the way I do it when its warm enough. Tight lines Andy |
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Post by aliferste on May 14, 2006 3:38:57 GMT -5
Stick to Vision or Simms they seem to have least problems. My pair of vision extremes started leaking in the foot pretty quickly, after sending them back a few times they eventually gave me a new pair of vision endurance |
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Post by rrw35 on May 14, 2006 3:45:07 GMT -5
Vision Extremes, Simms, Hardwear, they all leak eventually. In my case it seems to be the stocking foot, or i dont lift my leg high enough going over a barbed wire fence  . With breathables, my motto is now..."buy cheap, buy often".  |
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Post by flyfisher100 on May 14, 2006 4:28:13 GMT -5
I will be off to the UK shortly, although not strictly a fishing holiday I will be taking my gear with me. I would like to combine the little fishing I can get in between small river and lake. I will probably only fish the river two or three times, the problem is, my waders are too bulky to carry in my luggage (I am flying). So I may try wading in a pair of shorts and some old trainers, with a spare dry pair in my rucksack. I've never tried this, but can anybody see any problems with it? Simmel. you will be alrite if you keep your balls out of the water lol |
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Post by donnie on May 14, 2006 5:35:45 GMT -5
Ok thanks folks.. not sure where that leaves me, but good to see other peoples experiences. There is an Orvis shop in Edinburgh, so maybe I should go along there..
And actually, what do you mean when you say they're good for 'supporting' their waders? You presumably mean they have a particularly good warrenty or something?
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Post by MJB on May 14, 2006 7:06:34 GMT -5
Orvis wader warranty is brilliant. If they leak, they'll change them for a new pair, no fuss.
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Post by rrw35 on May 14, 2006 7:09:34 GMT -5
Orvis wader warranty is brilliant. If they leak, they'll change them for a new pair, no fuss. I agree, they (Orvis) are very good with the warranty. I know a few people who use nothing else but Orvis waders. The bottom line is, barbed wire/brambles don't care if they were £50 or £350. |
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Post by mesajoe on May 14, 2006 9:56:15 GMT -5
The bottom line is, barbed wire/brambles don't care if they were £50 or £350. Ain't that the truth... ...having tried Orvis and Simms, I can recommend both, but how they fit is key, I can't get Simms in the UK which fit me (size 12 feet, the large size feet are 9-11 so too small), but you can get them in the US that fit and they are cheaper too. Orvis sell a broader range of sizes. Are you an odd shape? I tried a pair of Vision on in a shop recently, they seemed well made.. and Barbour have their discontinued stocking feet breathable waders for £99 in the Barbour factory shop if you are ever near the North East... |
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