Leaky Waders

[timsfly]

Ok, anybody got any good suggestions on how to find the little briar holes in my simms waders, I know I can fill them with water and look for the leaks, but there has got to be an eaiser way, let me know, what works best for you.

I have the new style G3 Simms guide waders, not neoprene.

[JobyKSU]

I didn't have a whole lot of luck looking for water seeping out of mine. What finally worked was trapping air in the waders and then submerging them. Squeeze them gently and look for bubbles forming on the waders. Don't squeeze too hard, or you'll squeeze air out of the seams - and create more leaks.

Hope this works for you.

[brownieman]

I have used light...by using the wet spot on your clothing mark the outside and use a flashlight in a dark room from the inside of the waders.

If you can't pinpoint the leak just spread silicone or whatever over the entire area where the leak is at.

Sometimes those small holes are next to impossible to find.

bm

[Danoinark]

Tim

Dang ol Crane Creek claim another pair?

Dano

[timsfly]

Yes, second pair this year to die of briar punctures, but you have to crawl thru briars to get to the fish, it is kinda like rabbit hunting, they lay up under the brush and hide, kinda like a rabbit.

I found this on the simms web site, I missed it earlier. It works, I just found all 7 of my briar holes, now I have to fix them so I can fish tuesday, wednesday and maybe thursday

Repairing Your Simms Gore-Tex Waders

Tears, punctures and pinholes do happen. Luckily, Gore-Tex® waders are easy to repair. 1) Turn waders inside out. 2) Apply rubbing alcohol to suspect area. Leaks will show as dark gray spots. 3) Immediately apply AquaSeal® to the area and cure for six hours. Please note: this method will not work on seam leaks

[Danoinark]

I guess the Simms warranty doesn't extend to briar holes? Just curious.

Dano

[timsfly]

Briar holes, I can live with, but in my looking, I have a bootie seam leaking very badly, so I'll pack them up and send them back, I've only had them 11 months, and they have warranty for seams or things like that for the life of the waders, and it says they will fix all the little holes for me also, the first time for free, so I'll send them in tomorrow and let them work em over. Dang that crane creek, I need to find some waders that are briar proof

[Danoinark]

Kevlar!!!! Lets get some made by a bullet proof vest maker....

Dano

[timsfly]

Gor-tex renforced with kevlar, now that is something I could use. Get on it Dano. Make them and I will buy a pair or two. You know waders are kinda like fly rods, they are getting higher and more hi-tec all the time, someday there will be a pair of waders that cost over $999.99, who would by a pair, lifetime warranty and all. Might be worth the cost, the way I go thru waders.

[Danoinark]

Gor-tex renforced with kevlar, now that is something I could use. Get on it Dano. Make them and I will buy a pair or two. You know waders are kinda like fly rods, they are getting higher and more hi-tec all the time, someday there will be a pair of waders that cost over $999.99, who would by a pair, lifetime warranty and all. Might be worth the cost, the way I go thru waders.

Your probably right on the price there Tim. Wanna bet about the time I applied for a patent some other dude would beat me to it. I am usually about 10 years late on these new ideas...

Dano