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Jimmyz123

01-28-2011 05:14 AM

Waders or Dry Pants?

I'm getting a pair of dry pants and a jacket, is there really a need to get waders? I've been looking at all my options.

Waders or dry pants, what would you do?

Deamon

01-28-2011 06:35 AM

JZ,

I'm a Hobie yakker so I'm sweating with any distance travelling if i've got the waders on. I've been bugging quite a bit and it's been cold, cold at night but the waders have definitely helped delay hypothermia from setting in. Kind of like humid moist on the inside but knowing it's saving my arse from the real cold later that night...

Shorts any other time!

Iceman

01-28-2011 06:55 AM

Most paddle pants are just that, pants with your feet exposed. The big appeal of breathable waders is that they keep you dry,(wool socks and sweat pants when cold and just over board shorts in warmer weather) are light and loose fitting..................and the price is right.

3 pairs of waders through the years and they all eventually leaked to the point of being ............pointless. Big fan of the Kokatat Tempest pants with built in booties. MSRP $159.95................and I sell em :sifone:

http://www.kokatat.com/product_detail.asp?code=ttp

old_rookie

01-28-2011 07:01 AM

Waders will keep your 'sealed' up from water from your toes up to your waist. This allows you to walk into the surf and jump on your kayak without getting wet from the waist down. Dry pants I would think allow water in the instant you walk into the surf. As Andy mentioned, the kokatat have built in booties which (I would think) seal off your feet and ankles preventing any water from entering. Is that correct Iceman?

Iceman

01-28-2011 07:35 AM

Quote:

Is that correct Iceman?

correct and the material is the same as the pants, unlike the waders light neoprene footies that tear easily.

wiredantz

01-28-2011 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman (Post 74250)

I have those. and i agree with the tempest pants and are excellent, breathable, and you can wear anything under them.

ronbo613

01-28-2011 11:23 AM

Here's my post on the other wader thread.

Jimmyz123

01-28-2011 12:01 PM

I love all the posts, I think I'm going to invest in a good pair of dry pants. I don't get cold too easy and I like the idea of being able to take the pants of easier than the waders.

Jimmyz123

01-29-2011 07:01 AM

So I posted up yesterday that I was going to invest in some dry pants and not the waders. Then I went back and read over the posts again and thought it would not be a bad idea to have some waders and some dry pants. So I used my B-day money and the BPS gift card and ordered some waders. I think I'll be happy I did on some of the colder mornings.

roadx

01-29-2011 07:05 AM

jimmy just a suggestion, get something that has a front zipper. taking a leak wont be fun without one ;)

old_rookie

01-29-2011 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by roadx (Post 74342)

jimmy just a suggestion, get something that has a front zipper. taking a leak wont be fun without one ;)

That's a good idea. I was unable to find any zippered waders locally - wanted to try them on for size and fit vs. online. So instead of a zipper, I bring an empty wide mouth bottle - not easy, but easier than taking off the waders.

Jimmyz123

01-29-2011 09:19 AM

I should talk to some of the nurses at work I saw one of those pee bottles they give the patients and that would work very well. I was not able to get zipper front waders but I'm sure I'll figure something out.

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