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Old 09-14-2005, 05:23 PM   #1
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Breathables Question

Do breathable waders ever loose the ability to be waterproof??? Like water seeping in? I cannot find a leak and the seams look fine. They are 5 layer Cabela's...material looks fine also. Any suggestions??? Seal seams??? Spray on some sort of waterproofing??? I need these to last the remainder of the season....and its gonna get cold. Not getting soaked just kinda damp....and its not sweat.
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Old 09-14-2005, 06:37 PM   #2
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Cabelas breathables

I owned a pair of Cabelas breathables and after about 3 years of use, they simply leaked. I used aquaseal on ALL the seams...but it still leaked. I tossed them and order a new pair (also from Cabelas) Dry Plus II..and the material is different and the cut is less bag (so the legs don't rub when you walk). I've gotten one season so far and they're fine.

I think Cabelas changed something in the last year or so about the materials in their waders and it seems superior to previous models.

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Old 09-14-2005, 07:53 PM   #3
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I own LL Beans mine also started to leak after 1.5 yrs., life time warrantee
no questions asked and a new pair is on the way. and I can use the old ones till the new ones arrive.

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Old 09-14-2005, 08:15 PM   #4
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Rich check out the Simms website under accesories for a product call Reviex. That may do the trick for you and maybe some Simms dealers have it in stock. The stuff may work for you
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Old 09-15-2005, 07:11 AM   #5
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Rich check out the Simms website under accesories for a product call Reviex. That may do the trick for you and maybe some Simms dealers have it in stock. The stuff may work for you
I saw that stuff at Kittery trading post, looked pretty cool...Dunno if it works though..

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Old 09-15-2005, 07:51 AM   #6
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I think revivex has to be heated.like in the dryer to activate or bond the chemical.U gotta try to rinse em after salt use.The saline crystals get in there when the dry they sepereate the micro fabric.Over time breakin it down.After a while moister seeps tru.
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Old 09-17-2005, 04:16 PM   #7
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Most savvy fishermen are relying on the "top wader seller's" warrantee which is "satisfaction guaranteed" to take care of their breathable bootfoot waders leakage, which is a given in most every case for the breathables, regardless of the make, it seems, from posts I've read, just forever. For some reason, no matter what improvements are made, breathable bootfoots still leak. They may leak after four outings or after a year, but they do leak. After 16 cheerful returns at my wader store, I decided to take a chance on Simms, whose waders fishermen praise. Yes, it was an upgrade price-wise. And that's why many of us steer clear of Simms. So far, so good. Maybe six outings? Their warrantee is totally different than the big O. First you test them and try to find the leak and if you find it, maybe it's a hook hole, etc? , use their included free patch kit to repair the leak. If you're still leaking, you need to return them to Simms - postage about $11. I'll find out what occurs then if I do have a leak. I hear the first repair is free. I hope I will be as pleased as others I've met on the beach wearing Simms waders. Otherwise, I'll be wondering why I strayed from that great O warrantee! I've got to say, though, that the Simms bootfoot breathables have the most comfortable boot I've worn, bar none. The boot stays put on your foot. Good luck in your search for non leaking bootfoot breathables. Right now, I feel all the mfrs. are hoping that theirs are the ones that won't leak after a couple of trips. But, from what I hear on the beach, most do!

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Old 09-17-2005, 04:30 PM   #8
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ive had simms breathbls bootft for 3 years and only had 2 hook holes fixed myself NO OTHER LEAKS ! the "damp foot" feeling is taken care of for all waders by wearing wicking socks [mountainclimbing stores] they keep the moisture off the foot, I wear 1 layer wick 1 layer other sock , depending on temp. some socks are a combo toe - heel wick and the other area norbal.
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