Breathable waders
I am looking to up grade to a pair of breathable waders (stocking foot) and new wading boots. I am what you say, not a small person,6 foot 7 inches and grith not small. The question is what are you liking and why for new breathables and wading boots and where to find them.
Ghost.
I just went through an agonizing process of researching this. Was looking for proof that I shojld upgrade to Simms so I could buy them from my local shop. Just couldn't get there, though, so ended up with my second pair of Cabela's Gold Medal Dry Plus waders.
I'm 6'2" and 215 and the size L fits me very generously. They go up to 2XL so you should be OK there, but don't know about the inseam.
Dear Gray Ghost,
I'm 6'5" and weigh about 330 pounds on a day when I'm not retaining water.
I have found that any Orvis wader in XXL accommodates both my length and breadth. They are generously sized.
No other wader, including those that have larger sizes listed and cost 3 times as much come close to what Orvis has to offer.
If you are tall and lanky you can just sew some extra material onto your suspenders. But if you are tall and fat give Orvis a look.
Best Wishes,
Avalon
Fishing the Great Beyond
Aw GG, give Frank a call at Chota. At least listen to what he has to say. I am impressed.
is there any more in put on waders.
GG,
Just a word of note...I own Simms and they're fine But...all waders leak after some time. These have lasted me the longest by far!
I have Simms boots though. Very comfy and all but being mainly leather they dry out and are hard as "He..double toothpicks" when they do dry...
So,I need to soak them a bit before an outing. Forget and you'll be doing it streamside!
Would I buy them again? Dunno. But I"d sure look a bit for other choices.
Just an FYI. Good boots though. 6 yrs and still going good!
Jeremy. (watch...now the felts will come off!!!!) *BG*
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