neoprene waders

[dudley]

I need to get a new set of waders. I am looking at the new Snowbee granite neoprenes. The tackle shops rave about them but what does that mean.Anyone used them? The pricing is between $185 - $229 depending on where .

[bugman]

Dudley,

I have had waders since I as 10 years old. Up until last year I had always purchased PVC. I then bought a pair of Fly and Dry.

What the hell was I thinking for the last 27 years. Neoprene is sooo much more comfortable. They feel light weight. They don't sweat. You can walk long distances in them - like bushwalk.

Depends how often you use then and what you're using then for but I'm converted.

Brett

[ratbag's]

I have some for fishing down in Vic, will certainly keep you warm. I also have a set of the cheap plastic waders for bait collection & loading the baot (again in the cooler months). If you are going to spend a long time in the waders, I have found the breathable waders the best with the sock foot & a separate pair of wading boots/shoes.

Some questions to help decide:


how long do you wear them each time out?
what sort of terrain will you be using them in?
are they to keep you warm or dry or both?
do you want boots on them or separate?
do you need chest high or thigh waders?might help you decide what to get. JMO

[dudley]

Thanks guys. i have patched the pvc ones i have got for use at bait collection.I will wear them 3-5 hrs when fishing. they are essentially to keep me dry so it will be chest waders.body warmth is also a consideration as winter fishing can be 3degrees or less. The flexibility is also important . i guess that this all leans to buying the waders.