09-12-2003, 09:23 PM
[cool]Hey, Cat Dude, rather than just gooping up the seams on your waders, have you tried the fill up with water routine?
If you are unfamiliar with that, make sure the outside is dry and then go out on dry grass and have someone run the hose when you tell them to turn it on. Fill one leg of the waders and stand by with a permanent marker. If you see a leak, mark it for repair...inside and out...with the aquaseal.
Have your assistant shut off the water as soon as you have about half of the first leg full, and keep it upright to avoid spilling any over the outside. Then you can tip up the foot to get the water higher..looking for more leaks. Next, work the water over the crotch and down into the other leg for a test of that one. Last, hold the top opening up and lift up both legs to put the weight of the water on the crotch seam. Again look for leaks and mark them.
It's amazing how many tiny little holes you can find in used neoprenes. And it is amazing how much water can come in through those tiny holes during a fishing trip. When the outside water is not too cold you are okay. But, when the water temp gets down below about 50 degrees, if you get wet you will get darned cold. Fun cannot be enjoyed with a side dish of hypothermia.
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If you are unfamiliar with that, make sure the outside is dry and then go out on dry grass and have someone run the hose when you tell them to turn it on. Fill one leg of the waders and stand by with a permanent marker. If you see a leak, mark it for repair...inside and out...with the aquaseal.
Have your assistant shut off the water as soon as you have about half of the first leg full, and keep it upright to avoid spilling any over the outside. Then you can tip up the foot to get the water higher..looking for more leaks. Next, work the water over the crotch and down into the other leg for a test of that one. Last, hold the top opening up and lift up both legs to put the weight of the water on the crotch seam. Again look for leaks and mark them.
It's amazing how many tiny little holes you can find in used neoprenes. And it is amazing how much water can come in through those tiny holes during a fishing trip. When the outside water is not too cold you are okay. But, when the water temp gets down below about 50 degrees, if you get wet you will get darned cold. Fun cannot be enjoyed with a side dish of hypothermia.
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