Van Staal Plug Bag- FYI

[bart]

are the dry tops still gonna tear at the seams after minimal use?

[Rock Hopper]

Bart,

Like anything else if proper precautions, care & directions aren't taken, things will break or fail. Gaskets & seals tearing or ripping isn't that uncommon, it happens in every brand and on all types of materials; whether they are latex or neoprene.

These types of jackets being somewhat new to the fishing industry make the occurences seem as though they are more than they actually are. Plus many of the users are still learning the proper ways to put on and take off the jackets without causing damage. I've said this before, we have a very low rate of return due to these issues compared to the industry standards.

If you want to avoid any damage, read the instructions found on the jackets themselves or go the AquaSkinz web site, there are instructions there as well.

Regards!

Kadir

[bart]

we've heard this song and dance before. people don't know how to take them on and off, no one reads the label, you can't treat a porsche like a chevy, blah blah blah

the fact is a $200+ product shouldn't fail after minimal use.

[luds]

Originally Posted by bart

we've heard this song and dance before. people don't know how to take them on and off, no one reads the label, you can't treat a porsche like a chevy, blah blah blah

the fact is a $200+ product shouldn't fail after minimal use.

I had basically the same negative feeling about AquaSkinz and a product that had failed but chose to contact them before just complaining about it on-line. I can understand why you think that a $200+ jacket shouldn't have any problems but think you would be surprised at the service you would receive if you took the time to send them an e-mail.

Basically they did everything I could have asked for and contacted me shortly after I received my items back to make sure I was happy with everything.

If you look at other dry tops, they all have similar problems. I look at them like waders. Even though they are expensive they are somewhat prone to failure at some point.

[cheferson]

Originally Posted by bart

we've heard this song and dance before. people don't know how to take them on and off, no one reads the label, you can't treat a porsche like a chevy, blah blah blah

the fact is a $200+ product shouldn't fail after minimal use.

Simms top held up way better, less $$$ too

[bart]

Luds- i have heard different stories from people about "feedback" they've received from Aquaskinz when complaining about the product. not worth the hassle to me. i'm glad it worked out for you though....

BTW, i know how to put my top on and take it off. it was rinsed religiously after being used as well. still, after 3 trips the seams came undone and the top started to fray. 200 dollar waders don't fall apart in a matter of days....