Wetsuit for the winter?

[Matt]

Well they start leaking when you get your sabiki stuck in them, as ghetto as it may seem I have put duct tape on the inside to seal holes, although they do make repair kits, as far as taking a piss just pull 'em down. I have the zippered fronts, the only down side is the zipper can leak a bit, but not too bad really.

[FISHIONADO]

Originally Posted by Matt

as far as taking a piss just pull 'em down. I have the zippered fronts, the only down side is the zipper can leak a bit, but not too bad really.

I thought maybe size does matter to be able to roll the hose out of those things. A friend once asked me "have you ever seen the date code on a condom?". I said no, he laughed and said "you've never had to roll one down that far". Ha

[erinoo]

Dave, The Hodgeman breathable is the way to go, as far as I’m concerned. I've had the different dry pants and neoprene waders, but the breathable has outperformed the rest. Taking a piss, nothing to it, especially for some of us. I got a small hole in the leg, (gaff). Just applied a small amount of marine goop and fixed, still dry. They keep you warm with a good under layer and cool with only shorts....Eric fficeffice" />>>

[Quilted Germ]

Originally Posted by erinoo

Taking a piss, nothing to it, especially for some of us. I got a small hole in the leg, (gaff). " />>>

That's a pretty small hole....

[forefrazier]

Here is a pretty good write up on chest waders and re-entry from TKF forum....

http://texaskayakfisherman.com/forum...685&highlight=

[Handymansd]

I have to admit that I was pretty stuck on farmer Johns and other "wet" combos until Catapalooza '08. Putting on a dripping wet, cold, wetsuit at 4:30am in 45 degree weather is a rather exhilarating experience that I think permanently shrunk the "fellows" !
Since then I have most assuredly been a hodgeman man! You can come off the water in your work clothes and go directly to work! Pretty handy, and a must have for lobstering with wet nets and toothy, spiney, stingy, critters in your lap all night.

[Dave I.]

Thanks for all the advice people.


http://www.hodgman.com/dyn_prod.php?p=STRW410

Are this the hodgmans you guys are talking about?

How is the sizing? I'm 5'9" 220lbs is the XL the right size?




Dave

[FISHIONADO]

Once MattF and I were fishing together and we both had to take a piss. I paddled away and did my business over the side of the yak and yelled, "damn this water is cold". Matt did his thing and then yelled back "and deep too".

[Handymansd]

Originally Posted by Dave I.

Thanks for all the advice people.


http://www.hodgman.com/dyn_prod.php?p=STRW410

Are this the hodgmans you guys are talking about?

How is the sizing? I'm 5'9" 220lbs is the XL the right size?




Dave

I am 6'4" and about 210# this time of year, and I use the Hodgeman Wadelite breathable in a medium. The large might work for you too. Just go to sports Authority and try a couple pairs on. A little wiggle room is nice for use on a kayak!

[T Bone]

I have been wearing my waders over my splash jacket so its easier to take a leak.You just kind of roll them down and aim for the scupper...

I have a pair of breatheable waders from Bass pro shops and love them.They were about $100