Sean Richo Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 do most people prefer Pvc or neoprene waders for wildfowling. Have just done one season in Pvc waders but have damaged them should I stick with Pvc or try neoprene next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) You can damage neoprene just the same. Best pvc waders are Vass they do them for crawling round barnacle encrusted rocks with studs in the soles. I have both pvc Ron Thompson type from go outdoors and some cabelas ultimate big man neoprene waders. I wear the cheapo ones from go outdoors more than the neoprene ones. Cheap enough to to replace and easy to repair. I cut mine starting the hedge trimmer in the garage a few years ago and used some double sided gorilla tape over the cut just above the boot and it's been fine never leaked once. Edited February 6, 2016 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 With recent winters being so warm, I go down the stocking foot option. You can get a decent pair of breathable ones for less than £100, and these do me for everything apart from when I'm heading for a long stint under the moon, then I have neoprene stocking foot to keep me warmer. This approach does away with any boot splitting issues, and my wading boots seem to last for a good 4 seasons or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFreddysCat Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 I get through a pair of neoprene chest waders each season. The Muck Boot ones have a reinforced kneepad and after a while the stitching pulls out and they leak, everything else about them is ok. Bison waders are good apart from the boots which are a hard plastic and difficult to get on, also boot sizes are small, need to go up at least one size. Sigma waders leak at the boots in no time. All of them are too small around the body (I'm 34" waist) making it difficult to get to trouser pockets. All of them are probably ok if you're just wading or fishing but as my best wildfowling spot is a 2 mile walk I think it's the walking that breaks them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 No way I could walk two mile in either pair of my waders. The cheapo Ron Tohmpson ones the boots would cripple my feet and the cabelas are far too warm to the point I'd be just as wet as if I went swimming. The only thing putting me off waging boot waders is the thick black stinking marsh mud I have to cross getting back to the car, trying to remove boots and undo laces wouldn't be an option. Must be a lot better for walking in though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Ace for walking in ... I waited and got some boa laced ones, so no mud either .... nearly always some water near the sea wall to 'wash' too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 I have used PVC all season apart from one day when I wore my neoprenes , I find the biggest issue with neoprene is the amount of water they hold , they take an age to dry off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 You can damage neoprene just the same. Best pvc waders are Vass they do them for crawling round barnacle encrusted rocks with studs in the soles. I have both pvc Ron Thompson type from go outdoors and some cabelas ultimate big man neoprene waders. I wear the cheapo ones from go outdoors more than the neoprene ones. Cheap enough to to replace and easy to repair. I cut mine starting the hedge trimmer in the garage a few years ago and used some double sided gorilla tape over the cut just above the boot and it's been fine never leaked once. Why do you wear waders when starting a hedge trimmer in your garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 You need to store neoprene where mice can't get at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 You can damage neoprene just the same. Best pvc waders are Vass they do them for crawling round barnacle encrusted rocks with studs in the soles. I have both pvc Ron Thompson type from go outdoors and some cabelas ultimate big man neoprene waders. I wear the cheapo ones from go outdoors more than the neoprene ones. Cheap enough to to replace and easy to repair. I cut mine starting the hedge trimmer in the garage a few years ago and used some double sided gorilla tape over the cut just above the boot and it's been fine never leaked once. Don't suppose we should ask why you were going to cut the hedge wearing waders..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Why do you wear waders when starting a hedge trimmer in your garage Ha ha they were hanging up in the garage and the long pole hedge trimmer was being a pain to start so I am pulling the starter cord like a man possessed it fired up with full choke and bit my waders, was not a happy bunny I'd only wore them half a dozen times. Teach me for not looking and seeing the hedge trimmer had moved as I tried to start it. Wife was highly amused. Edited February 6, 2016 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Thanks for the reply Figgy, as they say up here, any excuse is better than nowt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Ha ha they were hanging up in the garage and the long pole hedge trimmer was being a pain to start so I am pulling the starter cord like a man possessed it fired up with full choke and bit my waders, was not a happy bunny I'd only wore them half a dozen times. Teach me for not looking and seeing the hedge trimmer had moved as I tried to start it. Wife was highly amused. Could have been worse , your dog could have ate them on the way to the marsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 What did you do to the dog before for it to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 What did you do to the dog before for it to do that I give him breakfast before we go now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crichbish Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 I'm on my 3rd season with a pair of ocean waist waders, no signs of leaks, soles have worn slightly and I find they are just long enough to give you something to sit on. I use them with a pair of braces to keep them up. Personally have never felt the need to break out the neoprene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenergp Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Vass do waist waders too, i think they are a bit thicker than the Ocean ones, also Dunlop used to do some that had reinforcing at the knees (double layered) they were really good but i think they have been discontinued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Could have been worse , your dog could have ate them on the way to the marsh Haha I've learnt to not leave anything important in the car with the dog IF I have to leave the car for any short length of time leaving her in - it's like she revenge chews anything to annoy me. However, on my way from Wales to Essex with some pheasants in the boot she didn't dare touch them the whole way back (apart from the odd sniff) however she managed to find and take some of my socks out of my holdall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Neoprene Chest waders are ideal for real cold weather provided you have room in the boots for two pair of thick socks and still enough room to wiggle your toes etc Too tight means lack of circulation. In warm weather or long walks they are a nightmare for sweating leaving damp waders and cold when stopped still I haven't worn neo all year it's been too warm I have two pairs of thigh waders in pvc one with a normal fit boot for early season one with a loose fit for late season. Way better to walk in without sweating and way easier when you need to take a leak I wear cut off waterproof pants as shorts over them ( it stops rain tracking down into the boots and allows you to sit directly onto very wet ground) Thigh waders are a fraction of the cost of Chest waders so you don't bother so much about fixing them up. Don't go with stocking foot waders as the boots are meant for trout fishing not coastal wildfowling. Estuarine mud and salt water means one heck of a job unlaceing back at the car in the dark Even saltwater fly fishers prefer boot foot as sand works it's way through the best gravel guards and the salt corrodes all the metal on them I don't rinse My thigh waders off till seasons end they stay in the truck I spend an inordinate amount of time looking after chest waders to get the best life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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