Forsythian Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I apologize if this topic's been covered recently... I looked around the site quite a bit but couldn't find it. the boy's waders have developed a pretty good leak in the heal. These are the lightweight breathable types with booties, they came with some patch material, but not for the "bootie" area. thanks Cenosillicaphobiac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoinark Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 The worst place for a leak too. Repairing neoprene is tough. If its along the seam of the bootie you might try a heavy dose of aquaseal. You also might try taping over it with duct tape (seriously) and then applying an adhesive to seal it. Lastly, you can purchase neoprene socks to fit over the stocking feet which might very well seal it enough to where it would not leak. Dano What's the brand? They might fix em or replace them too. Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soggyfeet Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I dont know much about this kind of thing but maybe a tire plug and some aquaseal around that would do it. But like I said I dont know much you would want to talk to someother guys about that before doing that (Just my two cents). Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Berry Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I would recommend filling the booties with water and hanging them up. Find out where they leak and mark it with a piece of chalk. Apply Loon UV wader repair. It looks like aquaseal but it cures in a couple of minutes in sunlight. I have used it on clients waders in the parking lot and fished immediately. John Berry OAF CONTRIBUTOR Fly Fishing For Trout (870)435-2169 http://www.berrybrothersguides.com berrybrothers@infodash.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forsythian Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks guys... they are (embarrassed to say) White River brand, so I don't guess the manufacturer is going to do me any good. I will look for that Loon UV stuff. thanks again! Cenosillicaphobiac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoinark Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I don't know but it wouldn't hurt to try and see if they will replace them. Give it a try. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishmaster Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I just repaired my noe booties the other week as well on my Cablea' breathables. I did exactly what John said, I hung the wader up ans slowly poured water in them until I found the leak. tehm marked the spot. I then turned the waders inside out, and allowed them to dry. I used Aquaseal on the inside of hte waders. My leak was on the back side of the heal and since I had the wader inside out, I cupped the heal inward so when I applied the aquaseal it would form in its natural shape. I allowed it to setup for about 12 hours. I then hung the waders back up and did the water test again. So far so good. I have not added any aquaseal to the exterior yet, I might do so as an extra line of protection. Later, FFM Woo Hoo Fish On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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