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Title: Waders?
Post by: TRSteve71 on October 28, 2009, 02:34:58 PM

What are the best type and brand of waders to buy for surf fishing?

Title: Re: Waders?
Post by: SurfJockey on October 28, 2009, 02:39:38 PM

I've heard a lot of guys talking good about the Snowbee breathable chest waders.   

Title: Re: Waders?
Post by: SurfJockey on October 28, 2009, 02:40:59 PM

http://www.tackledirect.com/snowbee-classic-breathable-waders-s11165p-05.html?zmam=73201554&zmas=2&zmac=51&zmap=snowbee-classic-breathable-waders-s11165p-05

They got 'em on sale for $99 right now.

Title: Re: Waders?
Post by: Art Berkman on October 28, 2009, 02:50:14 PM

I heard from a good source that the Snowbees are being discontinued !

I just bought Pro Line waders.

And I Love them !

Title: Re: Waders?
Post by: ChrisL on October 28, 2009, 02:55:47 PM

I have Proline breathables.   Ok so far.  I'm not thrilled with them, but they're ok.
Paul has Snowbees and raves about them.
I've heard good things about Cabalas breathables, specifically that they stand behind them forever.

Bucktail had a post awhile ago explaining the differences in wader types.  Good info
http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=3584.0

Breathables is probably the way to go vs neoprene.  The neoprene keep you warm, but in our climate that might be a bad thing.  I haven't been too warm in the breatables yet, but I bet I would have roasted in neoprene a few times already.

I know you've mentioned you're a big guy, so you're probably gonna want to shop somewhere you can try them on rather then order online.  i had the same concern due to the fact that I'm extra tall.

Title: Re: Waders?
Post by: Pfishingruven on October 28, 2009, 04:01:54 PM

Yeah, I heard Snowbees are done too!  But, you can't beat that price..

Breathables are the way to go...neoprene are not fun!

 TT^

Title: Re: Waders?
Post by: RKLindner on October 28, 2009, 08:23:08 PM

LL Beans are a good product and from others I have heard the warranty can't be beat.  Take them back in and get another pair is basically how it works.  I am getting the breathable Emerger bootfoot as soon as I get a full paycheck (disability payments suck).

Title: Re: Waders?
Post by: captainbailey on October 28, 2009, 08:58:40 PM

I had a pair of hodgman breathables a few years back and had problems after the first season. I got some e-bay special's now which are cleated neo and they have done well, especially for $60.

If I were you I would jump all over those snowbee's, Ive heard nothing but great things about them.

No mater what you get, it beats running away from breakers like some 5 year old.  ;D

Title: Re: Waders?
Post by: TRSteve71 on October 28, 2009, 10:06:31 PM

Well at 6'6" and almost 375 lbs I need to find something that fits. Most importantly. Will look into those snowbees.

Thanks folks!

Steve

Title: Re: Waders?
Post by: ped579 on October 29, 2009, 10:14:41 AM

I have a pair of Snowbees and I heard that as well but, they are the most comfortable set of waders I have ever owned.  Very comfortable and easy to put on and take off.

You might get a good buy on them.  Grumpys might have a few left and if they are being discontinued they should be able to tell you.

Happy Catching

Paul

Title: Re: Waders?
Post by: blynch on November 24, 2009, 09:47:47 PM

Quote from: TRSteve71 on October 28, 2009, 02:34:58 PM

What are the best type and brand of waders to buy for surf fishing?

Ive done well with both snowbee and hodge

Title: Re: Waders?
Post by: ped579 on November 24, 2009, 10:06:14 PM

I know they say they are being discontinued but my Snowbee's are the most comfortable wader I have ever owned.

Happy Catching

Paul