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Author Topic: new 'breathable waders" - but neoprene boots cause much dampness...leak?  (Read 3313 times)

dennisK

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My buddy bought some new breathable waders and after a full day of fishing the pant cuffs  (just to ankle level) of his jeans underneath were very damp...but not soaking wet...kind of strange...i thought that with breathable waders everything was supposed to be bone dry...

anyways he's a big guy...but was wondering if ultra dampness near the neoprene booties was "normal" since the rest of his pants underneath were indeed totally dry.
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Re: new 'breathable waders" - but neoprene boots cause much dampness...leak?
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2005, 07:37:54 AM »

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Re: new 'breathable waders" - but neoprene boots cause much dampness...leak?
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2005, 10:15:27 AM »

Hey Dennis,

 It is more likely persperation.. Although, the waders themselves are breathable the neoprene feet are not. Big fellas tend to sweat more than the average guys.
 I hope this helps.

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Re: new 'breathable waders" - but neoprene boots cause much dampness...leak?
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2005, 12:39:38 PM »

I agree, sounds like sweat to me.  If it's bugging him, I'd try a lighter weight sock, or wearing breathable clothing like light fleece etc. 
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Re: new 'breathable waders" - but neoprene boots cause much dampness...leak?
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2005, 10:44:10 AM »

Not a problem - Fish Freak!!! I'll have your name on it and have it in the fridge for you!!

Terry
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