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[steelieman]

In order to release stress from work( Chartered Accountant ), my nephew decided to acquire a new hobby. He chose fishing and is in need of some equipment. I've got all the rods and reels he can use but being 6' 1", he needed to get his own wader.

During my trip up today, I stopped by Hubs, Freds and another shop and the Blackwater Breathable is priced at a whopping $369.98. I bought one last year and I do not remember it being this high.

What would be a good price for a pair of Blackwater Breathable today and who would have the best price?

[TrophyHunter]

the MSRP on those waders is over $400  I got mine at Reaction for $329.00 , that was the best price around but you will have to ask for it

TH

[Big Steel]

Why Blackwaters?  They are good, but there are plenty of real good waders out there for much better Prices.  I had the Blackwaters, they were ok, but now I have Simms Freestones.  They are lightweight and real comfortable.  Also a better Price at $219.

[steelieman]

Looks like I have to look into the Simms then!!!

[steelieman]

I just checked their website and the Freestone is $199.98(US) and the specs looks good. I think I will consider this brand.

[Big Steel]

Yeah, I picked up the Simms G3 Guide boots yesterday.  Tried them this morning and they are awesome.  Comfortable and tons of support, did I mention comfortable!!   Not only that, but they make you about 4" taller!!

[Geff_t]

I do believe that Bare is a local company and offers a lifetime warrenty on the seams. They are located in Langley which makes it really fast and easy if you need a repair unlike the others that are out of town or country and you need to pay shipping and handling. Just something to consider.

[Big Steel]

Yeah, I picked up the Simms G3 Guide boots yesterday.  Tried them this morning and they are awesome.  Comfortable and tons of support, did I mention comfortable!!   Not only that, but they make you about 4" taller!!

4" taller and slower right Dave HAHAHAHA just kidding

Dude, it was 4am give me a break!!!  

[steelieman]

Thanks for all the information!!

[BIG T]

Yeah, I picked up the Simms G3 Guide boots yesterday.  Tried them this morning and they are awesome.  Comfortable and tons of support, did I mention comfortable!!   Not only that, but they make you about 4" taller!!

Thats the reason way you look taller today LOL  :DAnd you talk big too,ha ha ha 

[TrophyHunter]

Looks like I have to look into the Simms then!!!

I have had my Blackwaters for a while now and I haven't had any problems yet ... I know there used to be a problem with them leaking at the crotch area, I believe they fixed that problem , I was told to buy a size bigger so that there was less strain when climbing .. they are quite expensive but they are extremely comforatable and I like the way they fit over the boots like pants !! Simms are also very good but if I had to buy another pair right now I would probably buy the Blackwaters again just for the fact that they are made locally !

TH

[Big Steel]

Yeah, I picked up the Simms G3 Guide boots yesterday.  Tried them this morning and they are awesome.  Comfortable and tons of support, did I mention comfortable!!   Not only that, but they make you about 4" taller!!

Thats the reason way you look taller today LOL  :DAnd you talk big too,ha ha ha 

Me... you were the one yelling at everyone!!   

And back to the topic again...  Yeah Steelieman, call Darryl at Reaction, he is the one I always deal with in there.  He is a little off.... but a great guy none the less

[Mike D.]

I sent my Blackwaters in for repair in May and 6 weeks later I got them back.....the crotch was leaking bad...I felt like I wet myself with cold urine everytime I went out.......so I got them back....and I had a 25 dollar bill to pay..... oh well.....I'm never going back to Bare again...as I'm finding glory in Patagonia Products.....my next pair this fall will be Patagonias...as I'll be getting rid of the blackwaters.....

Mike <"))))><

[BigFisher]

Hey Bigsteel what ever happened with those old Hobo Waders, the one you managed to rip both knees on the same stick? 

[BCSteelheader]

the only thing my blackwaters turned to be good for was heavy duty rain gear..  :-\used them all winter, just cut the feet off and voila.anyone who says bares are tough or they haven't had any problems doesn't fish much...imho      i had nothing but problems from day1..  mind you i spared them no mercy..  lol  there is just too much material in between the legs..