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Old 08-30-2001, 01:23 PM   #1
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Default Breathable Waders

Will be buying my first pair in the next week. Any suugestions or considerations. I would rather not order them through Cabela's or Bass Pro. Due to the way I am built I need to be able to try them on first. I will not be going boot foot. I will wear them with seperate wading boots.

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Old 08-30-2001, 01:55 PM   #2
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If you've got the cash, SIMMS Guideweight stockingfoot's, in my opinion, are the best thing going. I've had mine for almost 3 years, and have put them through some heavy use. They have performed flawlessly! $375 is what you should expect to pay though, and that doesn't include gravel guards. (What's up with that, SIMMS [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] )
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Old 08-30-2001, 01:55 PM   #3
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Tanner, Are you getting neoprene or gortex waders? I have a pair of Ronny gore-tex waders - with neoprene feet for use with wading boots. They are nice for summer fishing, but probably too cold for winter - plus I walked through a black berry bush and have never been able to track down all the tears. I think my next pair will be neoprene! My 2.
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Old 08-30-2001, 02:10 PM   #4
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Well Goatboy,I have the Cabela's premium dry plus,for the money their a great deal,
they also offer all sizes in "Stout" ,When you're so Buff like us [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] sometimes we need a little extra......I did just send mine back for an exchange...had a leak in a not so good place,they never questioned me of asked why didn't I fix it.....I said you keep em ...you fixem,Got my new ones 4 days later great service.....don't know if they offer ...."12 sandwich eatin as a size" (overrated huh?) [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] ......Os
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Old 08-30-2001, 06:30 PM   #5
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Got an cheap pair (Tide Waters)two years ago at GI Joes and LOVE them. Easy to patch (cuddled ~40 over-sized sturgeon since). Has neoprene feet and got neoprene booties to go with them (easy on the feet in the boat and in the water). Not a problem in the cold weather, just use fleece pants. I work in them in the winter and MUCH prefer them to neoprenes. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
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Old 08-31-2001, 06:53 AM   #6
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Simms' Guidewear bootfoots get my vote.
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Old 08-31-2001, 08:19 AM   #7
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Thanks Everyone. (Except Osprey of course [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] )
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