birddog Posted July 23, 2004 Posted July 23, 2004 I just got done checking my equipment and my Herters neoprene waders are going to get cut up for something.. what i don't know for certain yet but they're retired as of now. What have you all noticed to be the best bang for your buck concerning the neoprenes lately? thanx -birdog- Quote
fezman Posted July 26, 2004 Posted July 26, 2004 i have a set of orvis stocking foot neoprene's that ive had for about 5-6 years they are great and they came with a fairly good warrenty if you poke a hole in them they will replace them for a couple of years (prorated of course) now i dont hunt in them but i have used them for a couple of stupid things like sleding with the kids and surf fishing in january slipping and slideing down a couple of embankments and i like to sit on sharp rocks and trip over broken down barbwire fences. as for makeing somthing with the old ones i would suggjest l little jacket for the dog or you could use the leggs for gun socks... im cheep and a pelthora of worthless knowlage. Quote
shell waster Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 I don't wear neoprene, I wear the ice-buster by Cabela's, we hunt some real rat holes and flood cedar swamps that have been cut, neoprene can't take it. My wife wears the Amorflex by Cabela's, pretty tough and not a bad price. She does not go into the cedar swamps. Quote
birddog Posted July 28, 2004 Author Posted July 28, 2004 thanx guys I'll look into all three. I've been runnin' around looking the past few days and the d@mn stores don't have my size in what I've been interested in.... go figure! so I'm going to call to Cabela's and the Orvis retailer here to verify things first .. Cabela's is some 2 hours away same with Orvis dealer .. but in opposite directions of each other Thanx again guys! Quote
PJ3 Posted August 18, 2004 Posted August 18, 2004 I hunt with the Cabelas Ultimate Hunting Wader with 1200grams of Insulation in the boot. They are 5mm neoprene. They are comfortable and so far have been durable. They are pretty reasonably priced (I think I paid 169.99). They have a hand warmer pocket and a seperate pocket to hold your calls that also stops them from freezing over. PJ3 Quote
birddog Posted August 23, 2004 Author Posted August 23, 2004 thnx PJ3 bought a few pairs actually... went to Cabela's and went back to the Herters brand .. they just fit better/more comfortable than the others I've tried .. thnx again guys Quote
Bobng Posted September 4, 2004 Posted September 4, 2004 Hi guys, neoprene if only good for fishing not hunting tho and cedars wamps are neoprene killer. I torn my new Browning the first day hunt and frozen my toes. Quote
birddog Posted September 11, 2004 Author Posted September 11, 2004 Bobng .. neoprenes are fine for hunting .... just have to remember to not bring a knife to a gun fight .. Quote
maggietheduckdog07 Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 hey bobng, ive had frozen toes before, its not fun is it. im 15 years old, and i just started hunting last season. i started out wearing rubber waders (BIG MISTAKE!!!) the first day of the season i fell, and had water up to my waist. it was a **** of a time getting into the boat, and my dad had to check on me everysooften just to make sure i wasnt going into shock. it wasnt fun. for christmas i got a pair of cheap neoprene waders, the first day out in the feild i felt a huge warmth difference, and since they stayed snug on my body ive never fallen since. Quote
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