06-24-2003, 06:29 PM
[cool]In spite of what our US Constitution says, not all men are created equal...when it comes to buying waders. As we all have discovered, sooner or later, not all of us fit the ideal shape for which waders were made. And, unfortunately, wader manufacturers mass produce only a few sizes and shapes...not a wide range for all potential needs.
For anyone who has a "disproportionate" shape...like wider, rather than taller, I would recommend getting the lightweight waders. You can get them large enough to fit the top, without having to worry too much about the legs being too long. The thin material will "stack" better than neoprene will. That is better than having the legs the right length, but having the top too tight so that you can't fit both you and your clothing inside the waders.
Waders make fishing more comfortable because they keep you dry and warm. Otherwise, they are a necessary nuisance. However, they do allow you to fish longer in cooler water...although they do make "draining your bilges" more of a problem. Almost everything in life is a tradeoff.
If you want to get some more input, I posted this same thread on the Utah board, and there are some good comments on the Simms Goretex waders. These are available through TackleDirect (One of our advertiser/sponsors) for $199 a pair.
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For anyone who has a "disproportionate" shape...like wider, rather than taller, I would recommend getting the lightweight waders. You can get them large enough to fit the top, without having to worry too much about the legs being too long. The thin material will "stack" better than neoprene will. That is better than having the legs the right length, but having the top too tight so that you can't fit both you and your clothing inside the waders.
Waders make fishing more comfortable because they keep you dry and warm. Otherwise, they are a necessary nuisance. However, they do allow you to fish longer in cooler water...although they do make "draining your bilges" more of a problem. Almost everything in life is a tradeoff.
If you want to get some more input, I posted this same thread on the Utah board, and there are some good comments on the Simms Goretex waders. These are available through TackleDirect (One of our advertiser/sponsors) for $199 a pair.
TubeDude
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