Tips On Wader Repair?
 

Tried the iron on Orvis patch kit that comes with the waders.....it simply fell off! Any suggestions?? Thanks in advance.

The big patch is not iron on, only the seam tape. I think if you go to the orvis site they have instructions.

Never had a problem with the iron on patch for my Beans...although I'm full of holes cause I can't find the freaking patch kit :bsod:

You sure you're using it correctly?

-spence

Pretty simple instructions....yeah I am sure!

wader glue and flexible rubber patches

Larry go to the hardware store and pick up a glue called "goop" its just like wader glue flexable.Just dab some on and wait for it to cure ,i forget the time.

Larry those aren't the waders that were blowing in the wind like mamas old bloomers in Cutty pics were they?

If the holes are fairly small, Aquaseal will make a usually permanent repair. Pinholes, hook punctures, etc. For bigger spots, the patch plus Aquaseal. Again, that sort of patch job is generally permanent.

Clean with Cotol if the spot you're trying to patch is dirty.

That Orvis tape is imo a temporary fix. Works great for a while, but it WILL peel back eventually. Time to failure is probably related to how clean the area is. I've had some of my repairs go just a few days, others for 1/2 a year.

Where can I buy Aqua-seal? Hardware store? Homies?

Buy from a reputable dealer and return them within the years warranty at the very first hint of trouble. Never get sentimental about waders they are one of the most cost ineffective items a fisherman must have. One would think that in 2007 there would be a wader on the market that one could abuse (read: barnacle encrusted rocks, pilings jagged edges etc) that you would get at least 2 to 3 years out of with a pro rated warranty. (Doesn't Grey-lites comer with that?, my old ones did but Grey-lites suck in cold weather, they crack)

Its a hook puncture. My fault. They are over a year old, fished hard and they still have alot of life in them. Orvis won't replace these because of a hook puncture. I will aqua-seal them and good as new!

Larry
 

Red Top has aqua seal..Ive used it and it works great..

Patch plus Seal-All(wallyworld).Aqua-seal is a basically a waste of money.

I think those waders are on the way from Simms. Heard rumors that they are coming out with some durable lightweight waders in the ?Fall?. When I heard about the specs they sound like they will be the best waders on the market when they finally come out.

Waders are hopeless waste of money. Just like a boat you maintain it by throwing money at it.

I wore gray-lites until 1st week of Nov.for 15 yrs .. never a crack . never wore them late cold nov. .. I bought another pair to take the beating my simms pro won't ..