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12-20-2013, 09:14 AM | #1 |
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Zippered Waders? - advice needed
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12-20-2013, 02:39 PM | #2 | |
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12-20-2013, 02:48 PM | #3 |
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I just bought regular waders and installed a zipper into the ones I bought. It saved me about $60.
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12-20-2013, 02:57 PM | #4 |
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did you post how you did it in the forum? I got the zippers and goop just need the directions.
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12-20-2013, 03:12 PM | #5 |
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I'll post up pics. It was pretty easy. Granted it may not be 100% water proof, but it gets the job done.
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12-20-2013, 04:05 PM | #6 |
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After going with breathable waders that got old and cold I just switched to High End Scuba Booties and a pair of snow boarder pants/bib. Together they cost less than my waders and are way warmer. I also use velcro straps to make a more water tight seal.
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12-21-2013, 10:24 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for the replies. I have scuba booties and splash pants. Looking to stay dry when I wade into the water and when I drop my feet over the sides to lower center of gravity
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12-21-2013, 11:12 AM | #8 |
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12-21-2013, 12:54 PM | #9 |
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I have these
http://www.hodgman.com/Hodgman®-Hic...efault,pd.html Good quality, the zipper works great, and they get the job done. My only real complaint is that over time (and neglect), the saltwater will deteriorate the taped seams, and that is where they will leak first. I never wore extra shoes or booties over the neoprene feet, so I'm sure the walks to and from the car to the launch spots also contributed to their early demise. If you take care of them, they will last you a very long time. My next purchase will be a nice pair of Kokatat paddling pants from Andy at OEX. |
12-21-2013, 03:16 PM | #10 |
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Can anyone give me some contact names or numbers to get zipper's for my waders? I couldn't find any plastic one's at the local fabric stores. There was a great posting a couple of weeks back on how to do the install, but not where to get the materials.
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12-21-2013, 03:17 PM | #11 |
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Shawn I have a pair of Hodgeman zippered waders I have been wearing for a year and have been very happy with them.
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01-06-2014, 06:14 AM | #12 |
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I have the pair of breathable zippered from Cabelas. Love them, 2nd pair and no issues. Like them so much gave the non-zippered pair of same waders to a friend.
You can see me wearing in my report if you want to see what they look like. Makes a world of difference when the morning Monster drink decides it needs to evacuate. |
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