Chest waders?

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Chest waders?

#1 Post by Sweetwrasse »

Just looking for some advice/recommendations on chest waders. Looking to buy a pair and was thinking of either daiwa or sonik neoprenes? Will be used for sea and freshwater. Any recommendations or tips much appreciated. Looking for a reasonably priced pair (€120 max) that would stand a bit of punishment.
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#2 Post by SlackLiner »

Bought a pair of those Hardware chesties about 3 weeks ago as my daiwa's packed in after years of abuse. Went for these primarily because they have pinch clips on the shoulder harnesses as I really don't like those velcro straps that are on nearly all chesties now. Cant fault them at all tbh, especially at only £70. Nice a comfortable, good big front pocket, nice robust boots and a nice and stealthy dark grey, well pleased :D
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#3 Post by EricH »

Bought waders from these guys in Liverpool, Have them 7-8 months now and not a bother on them.
http://www.fishingwaders.co.uk/
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#4 Post by Ianm1010 »

Bought a pair of Abu Chest Waders from the lads in Courtown. Lasting very well and have had plenty of abuse in the snow over Christmas 2009 & 2010. If any issue at all with them they are possibly a small boot size. Clips on the shoulder straps rather than velcro. Try them on before buying them.
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#5 Post by Sweetwrasse »

Thanks for the replies lads. That gives me a plenty more info. to work off.
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