Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: rob.l on September 23, 2005, 02:22:51 PM
-
I am seriously thinking of taking the plunge an buying a pair of Breathables. I'm not the wealthiest man around, so which brands do you recommend that are of good quality?, How much, and where?
thanks for any info
Rob
-
just bought a pair of breathables this year so far their great as for the summer but i think they might be too cold for fall/winter fishing, using my neoprene's for that and as for brand I've been using bare product's been very good for me and about $300 said and done for a decent pair
-
Buy the best you can afford if you do a lot of fishing. Buy ones that fit properly - be sure you can bend down, kneel and lift your leg high without stressing the crotch seam - no stretch so tight waders will end up leaking. As for cold - don't worry about it. Wear long underwear and a good fleese on the coldest days and you're very comfortable. Once you wear breathables you won't want to go back to neoprenes - at least not here in the Lower Mainland.
-
Simms Freestone waders, $219 @ Anglers West on Broadway in Vancouver.
Probably the best value in breathables today. As mentioned earlier buy the best you can afford, you'll save in the long run.
-
I will second the simms. As an added bonus, if you put alcohol on simms where there is a leak it turns purple. One thing to note about breathables is buy bigger than you normally would as they tend to fit tight in the crotch and down the road this can be a problem.
-
I will second the simms. As an added bonus, if you put alcohol on simms where there is a leak it turns purple. One thing to note about breathables is buy bigger than you normally would as they tend to fit tight in the crotch and down the road this can be a problem.
you should check and see if that works for the "Freestone" model. They are not Gortex like the G3's or Guideweight waders. No matter what type you buy, make sure the fit is good otherwise you will end up with big problems very quickly no matter if you pay $100.00 or $600.00 for the waders.
-
I will second the simms. As an added bonus, if you put alcohol on simms where there is a leak it turns purple. One thing to note about breathables is buy bigger than you normally would as they tend to fit tight in the crotch and down the road this can be a problem.
That method won't work on the Freestones as they are not Gore-Tex as mentioned by redside1.
-
Simms G-3's Best waders I think. ;D
-
Once you try breathable waders your neoprenes will only see action if you use a float tube. I stand waist deep in the Thompson in November, and December for hours, dressed with an appropriate fleece layering system and I feel no pain. Do not buy Bare breathables they are without a doubt the worst pair on the market! One in every three pairs sold come back in the first few months leaking. I went through 4 pair in 18 months! Wardell waders are cheaper and of much higher quality. Simms also makes a quality product, but I'm unhappy with my G-3's. 14 months of heavy use and they are completely destroyed! So I'm now in a pair of Patagonia. Time will only tell how they preform. DO NOT BUY BARE WADERS!
-
I have had my bare waders for 2 years . I use them at least once a week and I am not easy on my waders and have never had a problem with them.
-
Bare's tend to fit small, buy big or you'll get crotch leaks fast.
-
Simms Lightweights, I've given them the worst beating in the last year that most would do in a lifetime without leaks.
-
Picked these up last year, on their second river season, very comfortable coming from rubber waders, not going back...
http://www.bare-wetsuits.com/bareshop/wading_product.asp?dept_id=510&pf_id=61265
Paid ~$245
And these boots:
http://www.simmsfishing.com/za/SIM?PAGE=PRODUCT_DETAILS&CAT=footwear&PROD.ID=14430
Paid ~$150 (I think) + gravel guards and wading belt
And picked this up mid-way through last season:
http://www.mustangsurvival.com/products/product.php?id=172&mc=23
Paid ~$175
Nice set-up, very confortable (even in the Chehalis in December), keeps me dry (as you would expect), and the vest gives me that extra bit of security and holds everything I need.
-
i was on a budget, got a pair of sedge's for $130 (reg. $200?) at Hub's (www.hubsports.com). not sure if they have different models, but these ones have knees, front pouch, etc. the fit is good, and i use them 2-3 times a week. still the first season on them though, but so far so good.
-
Here is my problem.... I am the size of a large vedder white.. ;D
About 5'3, so a short man.... with a side of little man sindrome ;D LOL..
Any who,.. It's hard for me to find a good fitting wader to start with .
A shorter in length, fitting wader is really what I am looking for
Rob
-
Then perhaps you should try a pair of orvis breathables. I had a pair when I was younger. They worked well for me at the time but once I started growing and the waders started fitting tight I ran into a few leaks.
-
You may want to look up ebay under 'breathable wader' to see some good deals for even new, unused waders.
-
I don't own a pair of breathables I use bare neoprenes. But awhile back I did some shopping around and this is what I was able to find out. The Bare "Blackwater" breathables have had many problems. I phoned up the representative for loop and he explained to me that alot of the time people think their waders are leaking but what is actually happening is the gortex gets clogged with silt which inhibits them from breathing thus building up sweat in the clogged area. He said that Loop is coming out with a new type of wader made from a far superior material than gortex called simprotex or simprotech (not sure on the spelling) which should eliminate this problem. He recommended that I wait for these to come out. This was over 6 months ago so they are probably on the market by now. I decided to stick with my neoprenes because they are cheap and they work just fine for me.
-
walmart got some on sale 64 bucks work fine