buying waders, opinions needed.

[eastcoastguy]

So i have 250 bucks in cabelas gift cards. I'm finally buying a pair of waders. I don't need cheap or top of the line. Was wondering what a good reliable pair would be. I like a few simms. Would like to stay around 3 hundred. Thanks

[KFhunter]

I got the thick ones wish I'd have gotten the thin ones, they're so bulky and heavy I feel like the Michelin tire man.

[offdahook]

simmz or redington sonic... redington warrenty best i saw no question return . simmz sometime charge for da repair

[Remnar]

 Assuming your talking "Breathable"/light weight . I have had good luck with the Cabelas guide tech. I have had several pairs . The lesser grade cabelas are ok but definately not as durable , ive worn those also . I have a pair of Simms G3 guide waders that ive been wearing . They are definately more reenforced , and feel pretty durable . But havent had them long enough to see how durable . They arent as comfortable if you are hiking alot , to me anyway .

If you are talking neoprene , go cheap  or REALLY expensive .
 Hope this is some help .
 

[eastcoastguy]

Yes light weight. Not looking for neoprene. I haven't heard bad thing things about the cabelas brand,just that people prefer other brands. My main thing is being comfortable and reliable.  Thanks again.

[87Ford]

Redington Sonic Pro with the zip front..   Never going back to neoprene!

[Little Dave]

Leak formed at the left knee in my Cabela's chest waders in the second year, and they are noisy.  I'm rough on them though.  Comfortable.

The Cabela's neoprene waders were more practical, haven't developed a leak in them yet, but I have warn out my wader boots.  The neoprene waders are comfortable, and inexpensive.  Easy to consider getting a backup pair with the lower price.

I figure some of the more expensive waders look swell or may be comfortable.  On the other hand, the fish don't care.

[eastcoastguy]

To be honest i don't care what theylook like as long as I'm comfortable and they do what i want. 

[metlhead]

Check out the Reed waders. I'd never heard of them, dropped $98, and found they are really well built with good design features. Very comfortable in the foot also.

[Brute]

http://www.shopusia.com/waders/

[Badhabit]

I'm on year 3 of a fine pair of Cabelas waist high breathable waders with 800 grams of thinsulate in the feet. I've had the 3.5 mm neoprene waders in the past and the crotch wears out in a year. I wear them until it gets into the single digits out duck hunting. I also have the breathable chest waders, they hardly get used. For ease of getting waders on and off and freedom of movement the waist highs for me fit the bill.  If you wait until the end of waterfowl season you'll probably find some great closeout sales.

[GoldenOscar]

Just an FYI stay away from Drake.............I sent in a pair of waders for warrantee work in mid November and now I cant even get a response from them. I was told they would rush a brand new pair out...7 weeks later

Simms breathables are pretty darn nice.

[eastcoastguy]

Thats my other dilemma, Im trying to decide if i should get them now or wait til the new season starts and the sales start up agian.

[salmonchaser]

I wear Simms, 130 to 150 days a year. In and out of boats and float planes, hiking the tundra and willow choked streams all day long. When the season starts we still have some ice around, same when we close up. I get 4/5 years out of them. Sure you can punch a hole in them working like that but no wader is bullet proof.
If you are going to buy a pair take a look at the sizing chart. If you are say middle of the medium range, and you're wearing them in the winter I'd go up one size so you can bundle up to stay warm.

[eastcoastguy]

Thanks salmonchaser. What kind of simms do you have? Im looking at the freestone and the headwaters.