Question regarding waders

[Nic D]

My Pops is looking for some waders and I saw these by Hodgman... http://www.kodiakoutback.com/detail.aspx?ID=2148


does anyone have these or can I get a thumbs up or down?


Do you have a suggestion for a pair of waders for less than $150? A zipper is a must!





thanks in advance,

nic

[Lets_Fish]

These are the pair that I purchased (the one that Matt posted http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=7478). My pair came with the storm zipper (zipper is hidden behind a flap), but I guess some of the members that ordered did not get them with it (storm flap that is). I wonder if they purchased a different size and Cabelas gave them a different model?

I ordered the medium since I'm 5'9" 190# and a size 9.5 shoe. They fit good to me but I have yet to use them on the water. Mind you I paid $112 total for mine on sale.

Here they are at the same site you posted to.
http://www.kodiakoutback.com/detail.aspx?ID=467
Make sure you check the sizing chart on their web site also as this may aid you on your selection.

[Nic D]

thanks dude, but a zipper is a must

[Lets_Fish]

Originally Posted by Tamarack Studios

thanks dude, but a zipper is a must

They do have a zipper, take a look at they pic they have (it's hidden behind the storm flap).

[dsafety]

I spent a little time on the phone with the folks at Coleman. This is a company that really believes in customer service so they have earned my loyalty.

Coleman bought Hodgman a couple years ago. The zippered waders that many of us bought a few weeks ago from Cabalas were made by Hodgman but the new product is a different design made by Coleman, (or one of their subcontractors in China). The Wier model is the replacement for the Guide Lite that many of us bought. If you got a model with a concealed zipper, it was probably a Wier. The one that Cabalas had on sale is now discontinued.

Coleman still has some stock of the Guide Lite but they do not advertise that it is available. They will happily exchange sizes for those of us who bought the wrong size. The buyer pays return shipping and Coleman covers the rest. If you really want this model, you can buy it but they still have the price set at over $350.

One thing that I learned while trying to cash in on the Cabalas deal was that not all waders are sized the same. I bought a large but should have ordered a medium. If you are in the market for some waders, try to find a place to try them on first before you blindly order on line.

If you screw up as I did, the world will not end. For about $15 in shipping charges you can exchange for the correct size.

Live and learn.

Bob

[Nic D]

Thanks Lets Fish...

Bob great research. My dad says thanks too!

[Riskey Water]

Never felt comfortable with waders in the case of being tossed in the wash,always like my wetsuit for those kind of emergencies,good luck on your search

[Regor]

Originally Posted by Riskey Water

Never felt comfortable with waders in the case of being tossed in the wash,always like my wetsuit for those kind of emergencies,good luck on your search

Picked up a wetsuit this weekend, tried it on, and just couldn't handle it. I've never been claustrophobic, but that suit made me very uncomfortable.

[bigbarrels]

Originally Posted by Riskey Water

Never felt comfortable with waders in the case of being tossed in the wash,always like my wetsuit for those kind of emergencies,good luck on your search

With a PFD on you have plenty of time to click those waders off......I've done my own personal research on this matter

[rrdstarr]

As long as you have your belt cinched up on the waders you will be fine. The PFD gives you plenty of flotation. I have tested it. I wear Redington breathable waders and my Kokatat PFD.