Breathable chest wader repair

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#1 Post by **Kgarr** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:32 am

Lads,

some advice please, if you would be so kind ;

I bought a pair of decent chest waders about a year and a half ago, but they are now taking in water at the seams

. Spent 200 dollars on them in vegas, breathable trouser and seperate boots jobbie from one of those Bass pro shops (fishing heaven btw

) They were pretty good and I was well impressed with them up until lately. I filled them with air and checked them under water (bath tub) under pressure, loads of air escaping at certain seams. not impressed

I've tried that gel that I got with them that is supposed to stop leaks by filling small gaps, but it didn't work. Wet as an otters pocket leaving the boyne today

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Has anyone got any tips on repairing this? or am I looking at a new pair of waders?
really liked the look of the link that kstaff posted a while back, bassboots.co.uk. Anyone ever try these? I'd rather spend the money on new line and repair the waders though.

thanks in advance.

Kevin

ollie · #2 Post by **ollie** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:42 pm

Google Diver Dave wader repair,based in Scotland I think,supposed to provide a good service from what I hear.

#3 Post by **ATF** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:04 pm

Kevin,
if the waders are from a renowned manufacturer in the states, they may offer repair/replacement: if they have a stockist in ireland or UK its worth checking out. i have a leatherman that broke last year and it was replaced foc. I know waders are different! but after a years use (unless their totally thrashed) they should not leak at the seams.
Andrew

#4 Post by **Tommy B** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:31 pm

Just did mine with aquasure last week, same thing the seams, Was out today standing in water for 3 hours and it seems to have worked but not totally gonna add a bit more tonight. Mine where greys breathable.
Tommy

#5 Post by **Kgarr** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:42 pm

thanks for the replies lads, I wont write them off just yet

#6 Post by **Kgarr** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:08 am

ollie wrote:Google Diver Dave wader repair,based in Scotland I think,supposed to provide a good service from what I hear.

Dave sorted me out, waders are like new thanks a million ollie, you saved me over 100 quid

ollie · #7 Post by **ollie** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:30 am

Good to hear, will be sending him a few pairs myself.

#8 Post by **sparkey+1** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:42 pm

Aquasure num 1 repair gel cost bout € 14 and well worth it I repaired my waders that where leaking on the boot and no problem now there is also a small brush included in the kit for the seams. Hope that helps.

#9 Post by **Tommy B** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 10:06 am

Henry's do it for about €8 and so do Baumanns Stillorgan if you push them:)

Tommy

#10 Post by **boycie89** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:23 pm

Keep in mind lads that I offer a full wader/ dry suit repair here at Shankill Angling Centre .

#11 Post by **Kgarr** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:04 pm

Will do boycie, pity you didn't see this thread before now!

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