Waders, Wetsuit pants... information and questions
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bazza2210 said:
I looked at those as well but the boot size is USA size and I always worry about getting it right...What boot size did you order and was it spot on with your Australian size??? I'm about 9.5/10 Australian...
Cheers...Sparra
Sparra said:
I am an eight and the equivalent american size is nine , the boots fit perfectly although a bit tight around the ankle.
I just googled a conversion chart to get the correct size.
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Thigh Waders Vs Waist Waders & Chest Waders
To me thigh waders wins hands down, for one very simple fact and that fact is you can have a leak without any trouble while wearing them. But I also have a set of chest waders. When buying Waders get them two sizes to big for you and your feet will thank you for it. Example if you take a size 6 boot get a size 8 in a wader. Make sure the wader weather Thigh or Chest has a heavy duty lug sole boot.
Thigh Waders
Waist Waders
Chest Waders
To me thigh waders wins hands down, for one very simple fact and that fact is you can have a leak without any trouble while wearing them. But I also have a set of chest waders. When buying Waders get them two sizes to big for you and your feet will thank you for it. Example if you take a size 6 boot get a size 8 in a wader. Make sure the wader weather Thigh or Chest has a heavy duty lug sole boot.
Thigh Waders
Waist Waders
Chest Waders
Yep, I'm for thigh waders, you don't want to find that deep hole in a creek with chest waders on, your getting a one way ticket to the bottom then try and undo the snap lock buckles on chest waders when your heading down, ain't gunna happen.
I struggle with finding waders to fit! Size 13 feet make it pretty hard to get size or two bigger to fit comfortably
I struggle with finding waders to fit! Size 13 feet make it pretty hard to get size or two bigger to fit comfortably
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Spot on mate, that's the way i see it also. I hear these are good for repair of vinyl waders.
Boxer Adhesives Peel & Stick Vinyl Plastic Pool Patch
Boxer Adhesives Peel & Stick Vinyl Plastic Pool Patch
I've been looking for "affordable" thigh waders for a year or so - I only see 1 brand that is popular with trout fishermen and they're well out of my price range being $100++. I've contemplated modifying cheapie chest waders from Rays or Anaconda....
casper
casper
I've used the chest high ones at small scale mines to access shallow sumps, any tears were repaired with push bike tube repair kit, seem to last quite well tooJembaicumbene said:
i have the chest high ones but much prefer the thigh ones, i had an incident in chest high ones once, scary thing trying to keep your head above the water when they are filling up fast
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dwt said:I've used the chest high ones at small scale mines to access shallow sumps, any tears were repaired with push bike tube repair kit, seem to last quite well tooJembaicumbene said:
Good tip mate i will get some for the glove box. Thanks. Jembaicumbene
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Quite right Jamie that is why Thigh Waders are the go for me. Casper is quite right Quality wins hands down and will turn out cheaper in the long run.
casper said:
..... but I'll just end up buying the HORNE thigh waders i think
casper
I'm completely the opposite, thigh waders are for fishing only for me, i always buy full waders keeps me dry and warm i have neoprene to keep me nice and toasty on those cold Ballarat mornings. I carry my gear in dry and out wet so having the chest covered makes sense. plus when sinking a shovel you never know just how deep your crutch will end up so thigh waders are completely out for me. Thing is i've warn waders my whole life ive seen blokes dragged into the sea for not letting go of waders clips and ive seen more blokes get their trousers wet and lose focus of what they were doing in the surf due to being wet so i opt to stay dry.
trick is to have a belt, drop the shoulder straps if you want to its really not that hard to take a leak each to their own
bang for buck these are the best waders i've come across and they are rock solid, limit how many zips, clips, straps etc you have = less tears, snags and rips
http://www.anacondastores.com/fishing/fishing-clothing/waders/mojiko-neoprene-wader/p/BP90032033006
trick is to have a belt, drop the shoulder straps if you want to its really not that hard to take a leak
each to their ownbang for buck these are the best waders i've come across and they are rock solid, limit how many zips, clips, straps etc you have = less tears, snags and rips
http://www.anacondastores.com/fishing/fishing-clothing/waders/mojiko-neoprene-wader/p/BP90032033006
Just got myself a pair of those Mojiko waders on sale through ebay 25% off. I didn't upsize them and find I still have reasonable movement in the feet with thick socks on. They're a snug fit over my scottish highlander thighs and calves though and I don't like a firm fit but they're not uncomfortably so. They'll probably give a little. They are very warm so I'm not sure about wearing them in summer I was sweating heaps after wearing them around the house. I was trying to look sexy in them but my missus wasn't having a bar of it so I'll have to grab the fly rod instead. You can roll the top down to the waist alright if warm but you'll have a bit of bulk to work around if you want to dig like that. I was thinking about sending them back and going for one size up but there may then be too much room in the boot for my liking so I'll stick with what I have for now.
Jon
Jon
haha missus wasn't having it ..... i have to admit i always upside in waders makes the legs a bit frumpy but like you said on a hot day you need to breath. you can always get the thin el-cheapos for hot weather, usually around $40 but i find they don't last a season.
You guys and your drowing sock suits...
Jembaicumbene said:
zodiac inflatable boat repair kits work well.
