Waders

[red_stag88]

Good evening everyone,

 

I am interested in taking up wildfowling and have been recommended to purchase some waders.

 

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Is neoprene the best material?

Stocking foot or boot?

Any makes to avoid?

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers,

 

 

Johnny

Edited May 1, 2013 by red_stag88

[TJ91]

Depends where and when you will be shooting.

I have neoprene chest waders, neoprene thigh waders and some PVC chest waders.

 

Neoprene for the really cold weather

Chest waders when wading deep or laying on mud.

PVC for the early season

 

Ebay have plenty cheap neoprene chesties.

 

Have a look on john forsey website if you want better kit.

Or cabelas if you have plenty spare cash.

[Mr-Sheen]

Hi there,

 

Firstly, before you go out and buy all of the gear, it might be a good idea to go out with a friend who has some experience, as wild fowling can be incredibly dangerous and it really is just not for some people.

 

In regards to the waders, i would recommend cabela's, i have a pair of nylon chests with insulated stocking feet and reinforced knee pads which come in handy.

Personally, i can't stand neoprene, its hard to move in, heavy, and unnecessary in regards to warmth. I have never felt cold with only nylon waders.

 

Another point you may wish to consider is what part of the country you will be doing your shooting. Some area's you can get away with only using things waders, however shooting most of the foreshore on the wash, i wouldn't personally go out without chest waders.

[dawntredder]

greys of alnwick..neoprene chesties..had mine 10 years and still going £125

[oxfordfowler]

I generally find that Fishing shops/websites have the best deals.

 

One thing I would say is make sure the waders have "Rubber" boots and not the cheaper plastic ? boots. The plastic becomes very hard, inflexible and uncomfortable when cold. Just my experience.

[samyw]

Don't buy pro logic there useless the soles don't last a season before they leak had to pairs both done same wont be haveing a third

 

Don't buy pro logic there useless the soles don't last a season before they leak had two pairs both done same wont be haveing a third

[Penelope]

I have a pair a good pair of rubber thigh waders (Hunter) for early season/warmer weather and a pair of the 5mm Neoprene thigh waders that John Forsey guns supply. Both are excellent.

 

Neoprene chesties get very warm if you have any distance to walk and the sweat condensates inside making you damp and cold and are difficult (IMO) to get on and off.

Edited May 3, 2013 by Penelope

[happy.plinker]

Neoprene chest waders are made for wading, as soon as you sit down and bend your knees the stiching stretches especially the knee pads and they will leak soon afterwards though its worse with a tighter fit, so they're better to be a bit baggy.

[harrycatcat1]

I have a pair a good pair of rubber thigh waders (Hunter) for early season/warmer weather and a pair of the 5mm Neoprene thigh waders that John Forsey guns supply. Both are excellent.

 

Neoprene chesties get very warm if you have any distance to walk and the sweat condensates inside making you damp and cold and are difficult (IMO) to get on and off.

 

 

Your not wrong about getting them on, at very early in a morning when I am getting my neoprene ones on I am worn out wrestling with them, feel as though I have done 10 rounds with Tyson. It might be that I am not stick thin though.

Thin non neoprene ones for me next time I think.

 

Regards

 

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