which waders

[russdy]

just wondering what type of waders people use when there out over the marshes, its about time i got some new ones but not sure which too get either the chest type or the ones ive got now which are just the waist type ones.

Are the neoprene type a good bet aswell ?

[samyw]

I were neoprine chest waders there great but bit to warm early season

[Gutty Boots]

I wear neopreen thigh waders, then if you've a long way to walk, at least you can roll them down & it's easier to walk & you don't overheat.

Suppose it depends how much walking you have to do & if you prefer to sit or Kneel down. Does the shoulder strap on chesties bother you when you mount/fire the gun?

[shakin stevens]

neoprene chest waders are very good, but i'm sick of putting holes in them no matter what you do they get leaks through sharp stones or crossing fences, they do mend easy with storm sure glue but a pair only last me two seasons, maybe its me but i have wrecked loads of good pairs.

[WelshAndy]

Snowbee neoprene chest waders, on my 3rd season now and no holes or leaks so far.

[harrycatcat1]

I use Bison 5mm neoprene chest waders £50 off fleebay

[Big Al]

Neoprene are too tight on me. I just pile on the layers and wear a cheap pair of Ron Thompson nylon chest waders. Cheap and cheerful and surprisingly robust.

[Albert 888]

im on my 5th pair of waders and the current ones seam to be the best which are legeda 4mm. Had 4mm and 5mm neoprene chest waders. The kowala 5mm are warm but the boots are poor and fail.diawa 4mm good fit boots and stiching fail,the 4mm legeda at the moment seam to be best they have a fair bit of streatch to the the legs are long to suit taller people and has handy pockets,also as it has straps istead of full body and you can wear a cartridge belt under the waders and still gain access to your ammo. They arnt the cheapest at £65 but my 6th pair will be legeda. I do wear them and use them,dont just talk about it. If you go out a lot expect to buy a pair of waders every year. thigh waders will get you wet and inconveniance others.

[anser2]

I use DIAWA nylon cheast waders The are confortable and importantly cool to wear and at £28 a pair good value. I find a pair lasts about one season , but I get a lot of wear from them as I wear them 3-4 days a week.

[samyw]

I wear neopreen thigh waders, then if you've a long way to walk, at least you can roll them down & it's easier to walk & you don't overheat.

Suppose it depends how much walking you have to do & if you prefer to sit or Kneel down. Does

the shoulder strap on chesties bother you when you mount/fire the gun?

 

 

I undo the right shoulder one when ready to shoot

[russdy]

cheers for all that ive been looking on fleebay and theres so many to choose from so that whyi was after abit of advice and guidence

[harrycatcat1]

I use DIAWA nylon cheast waders The are confortable and importantly cool to wear and at £28 a pair good value. I find a pair lasts about one season , but I get a lot of wear from them as I wear them 3-4 days a week.

 

I think I would consider going back to the nylon/plastic ones as the neoprene ones do seem tight probably because I am not the thinest

[Big Al]

 

 

I think I would consider going back to the nylon/plastic ones as the neoprene ones do seem tight probably because I am not the thinest

 

Thats exactly why I switched back!

[dawntredder]

greys of alnwick...5mm neoprene and studded...had mine 10 year tha fantastic nee leaks and no studs missing..nice and warm aswell!!!

[steve0146]

Im on my third pair of cheap PVC waders this year. I reckon you get what you pay for. Im hoping santa has been listening and she has got a new pair for xmas.

[Big Al]

Im on my third pair of cheap PVC waders this year. I reckon you get what you pay for. Im hoping santa has been listening and she has got a new pair for xmas.

 

I made the PVC mistake too. The nylon ones are a whole lot tougher.

[harrycatcat1]

I made the PVC mistake too. The nylon ones are a whole lot tougher.

 

Any links to the ones description/make you have please

[Wildfowler12]

I bought these in Sep. I'm very impressed so far, the beauty is your chest/shoulders are free from straps

 

http://www.fishtec.co.uk/buy.cfm/thigh-fishing-waders/hardwear-pro-neoprene-waist-waders/40/yes/49259

[Big Al]

These are my "Ronnies' I bought them from Glasgow Angling Centre at £25 but these are cheaper. They arent perfect. The buckle is just where the stock hits your shoulder so when in position I unclip one shoulder. They are nowhere near as warm as neoprene, so layer up!

 

http://m.gooutdoors.co.uk/svendsen-rt-nylon-wader-p145751

 

I also think this is a generic wader that is labelled by a number of suppliers. My mate has these and they seem to be exactly the same waders with a different badge.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270922580886?redirect=mobile

 

Edit to say that the top site seems cheap but it is collection only and funny sizes. But the product details are correct.

Edited December 20, 2012 by Big Al

[Reabrook]

I bought these in Sep. I'm very impressed so far, the beauty is your chest/shoulders are free from straps

 

http://www.fishtec.co.uk/buy.cfm/thigh-fishing-waders/hardwear-pro-neoprene-waist-waders/40/yes/49259

 

My lad bought a pair of those earlier in the year and has been impressed with them. I borrowed them the other night just to give them a try and my feet were bloody freezing. It was -5 but as he's a size bigger than me I'd put a big pair of thermal socks on over the top of another pair of socks so was a bit disappointed with them. I had planned to replace my current pair with them but am now having second thoughts

[steve0146]

Any links to the ones description/make you have please

 

Mine came from Trago Mills and made by Fladen. They make car stink of chemical as soon as they go in the boot. My last pair split right down the middle of the leg for no reason. Not even on a seam. Will look at the nylon ones.

[Wildfowler12]

I borrowed them the other night just to give them a try and my feet were bloody freezing. It was -5 but as he's a size bigger than me I'd put a big pair of thermal socks on over the top of another pair of socks so was a bit disappointed with them.

I have to admit, a thick pair of heat holders is a necessity with these. My toes have been cold a few times.

[geth25182889]

seriously, buy a decent pair and you wont have problems with stitching and boot leaks halfway through the season. i purchased a pair of breathable chesties in the form of the cabelas warrior 2's, and i have not used neoprenes since. the warrior 2's are warm with 1000gram thinsulate lining in the boots, they have armour tough leg coverings and 1mm thick neoprene on the inside of the material up to your thighs to keep you warm. the whole construction of the waders is made of the dry plus gortex material. since using them i have never been so warm and comfortable. not one bit of sweat after the usual 2mile walk with all my decoys etc and they are a lot easier to shoot in. check them out on the cabelas website.

 

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Footwear/Mens-Footwear/Mens-Waders/Hunting-Waders%7C/pc/104797980/c/104747580/sc/104674680/i/103895280/Cabelas-Warrior-II-Waders-Regular/749092.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffootwear-mens-footwear-mens-waders-hunting-waders%2F_%2FN-1101198%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_103895280%3Fsadid%3D44000000016004977%26WTz_l%3DUnknown%253Bcat104797980%253Bcat104747580%253Bcat104674680&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104797980%3Bcat104747580%3Bcat104674680%3Bcat103895280

[woody801]

I have Snowbee neoprene chest waders which are good, you can roll them down and use the straps to make thigh waders. I had a pair of Greys as well they lasted me 5 seasons which i think is pretty good going.

[russdy]

so by the sounds of things i shud go for a pair of the neoprene ones then.

cheers for all the advice people