waders and safety - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YOYOYaker · 04-01-2016, 11:19 AM

When actually in the water with waders on, the water pressure forces the waders tightly to your body, leaving any places water can enter the waders very small in size. This, along with a wading belt keeps you pretty dry inside the waders. Just as long as you re-enter your yak quickly, you will stay dry. Stay in the water too long, and they will start to seep, then fill. The Jim Sammons video mentioned above explains/shows it best.

acorad · 04-01-2016, 11:37 AM

I've spilled in deep rivers with waders on, the belt trapped the air in my waders below the belt such that I floated high and dry until I got my feet back under me.

Probably the air would escape fairly quickly, but I was pleasantly surprised at how buoyant I became!

Andy

Hammerhead_77 · 04-01-2016, 12:20 PM

Rivers are a different risk, since the current is the risk rather than just the cold. Also, that current can fill up waders and drag you along in a way that just won't happen if you dump it in the kelp or the surf.

Wintertime, with a belt and PFD, waders are an awesome way to go. Summertime I usually just roll in board shorts and water sandals....but I drive a PA-14. Less swamp ass.

pingpangdang · 04-01-2016, 01:01 PM

There are many ways to use your pants, coveralls, long sleeve shirt, hat etc for flotation. Water survivability is taught to every Marine or Sailor.

You could probably do the same with waiders. You can either scoop up air or splash it in. Here is a video but there are many methods. Sometimes for pants you can tie each leg off fill with air then stick the crotch area under your stomach. ..Essentially water wings. The video method may be good for waiders so the boot can rest behind your neck.

I wear boardshorts but my wife complains about the stink if I get bloody from a kill. Waiders probably repel the stink a lot better. https://youtu.be/Fn80OMNrX4g

chris138 · 04-01-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pingpangdang

I wear boardshorts but my wife complains about the stink if I get bloody from a kill. Waiders probably repel the stink a lot better. https://youtu.be/Fn80OMNrX4g

Waders all day, err day! But my waders smell horrible lol. It helps to attract the toothy kine

jorluivil · 04-01-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chris138

Waders all day, err day! But my waders smell horrible lol. It helps to attract the toothy kine

I turn mine inside out every so often and let them air out.

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04-01-2016, 11:19 AM	#1
YOYOYaker Junior Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 28	When actually in the water with waders on, the water pressure forces the waders tightly to your body, leaving any places water can enter the waders very small in size. This, along with a wading belt keeps you pretty dry inside the waders. Just as long as you re-enter your yak quickly, you will stay dry. Stay in the water too long, and they will start to seep, then fill. The Jim Sammons video mentioned above explains/shows it best.

04-01-2016, 11:37 AM	#2
acorad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Agoura Hills Posts: 166	I've spilled in deep rivers with waders on, the belt trapped the air in my waders below the belt such that I floated high and dry until I got my feet back under me. Probably the air would escape fairly quickly, but I was pleasantly surprised at how buoyant I became! Andy

04-01-2016, 12:20 PM	#3
Hammerhead_77 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego - North County Posts: 82	Rivers are a different risk, since the current is the risk rather than just the cold. Also, that current can fill up waders and drag you along in a way that just won't happen if you dump it in the kelp or the surf. Wintertime, with a belt and PFD, waders are an awesome way to go. Summertime I usually just roll in board shorts and water sandals....but I drive a PA-14. Less swamp ass.

04-01-2016, 01:01 PM	#4
pingpangdang Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 228	There are many ways to use your pants, coveralls, long sleeve shirt, hat etc for flotation. Water survivability is taught to every Marine or Sailor. You could probably do the same with waiders. You can either scoop up air or splash it in. Here is a video but there are many methods. Sometimes for pants you can tie each leg off fill with air then stick the crotch area under your stomach. ..Essentially water wings. The video method may be good for waiders so the boot can rest behind your neck. I wear boardshorts but my wife complains about the stink if I get bloody from a kill. Waiders probably repel the stink a lot better. https://youtu.be/Fn80OMNrX4g