snowbee granite waders

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paulocallaghan · #1 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 7:22 pm

got a pair of these today €120 in southside, any one have them??

A new superior Neoprene wader using only the highest quality 4mm Neoprene which will retain its elasticity, & therefore keep out water, for much longer than cheaper fabric.

Double lined 4mm 100% CR Neoprene as used in diving suits

High back with integral neoprene braces & elasticated front adjusters

Front pouch pocket plus handwarmer

Protective knee pads

Rubber boots are fully Neoprene lined & have a steel shank

Available in either Cleated Sole or Combi Felt Sole versions

#2 Post by MC » Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:27 pm

what size do they go up? and i dont mean foot size

#3 Post by **Donagh** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:55 am

Personnely I wouldn't pay extra for waders unless they could be gauranteeded not to split at the legs. The felt soles tend to fall off after a year as well. Let us know how you get on.

Donagh

#4 Post by **kieran** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:12 am

Hi

Yes, Donagh is right - felt is a waste of time, cleated are better if not ideal for wet rocks. You can apparently buy small metal studs that can be "punched" into the soles for added grip, I'm checking this myself...

FWIW

paulocallaghan · #5 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:24 pm

hi,

got the cleated soles, but southside definitely have the studs for the felt ones.

the fitting is fairly snug (well at least on my aerodynamically challenged body anyway). neoprene is a little thicker than im used to and the boots seem good quality, basically a proper pair of wellies with neoprene added inside the boot for warmth.

far better than the RT crosswater pro's that iv had (gone through 3 pairs so far this year, all leaked in the boot area)

#6 Post by **Donagh** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 1:51 pm

For those of you that are larger I've an abu set that was bought for 78 euros. I'm a good 13 stone and it's swimming on me. No neopreone above the waste which is no harm in the summer. As with any of the waders I've had its leaking after a year but not as badly as my snowbee pair.

Donagh

#7 Post by MC » Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:08 pm

paulocallaghan wrote:
the fitting is fairly snug (well at least on my aerodynamically challenged body anyway).

all well thats me hammered then, cause if they are snug on you they will stick at my knees :oops: i'll stick to my made to measure waders and thermals :lol:

best of luck with then anyway

paulocallaghan · #8 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:37 pm

Donagh wrote: I'm a good 13 stone
Donagh

donagh, the last time i saw 13 was on a birthday card, and thats some time ago :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Rockhopper · #9 Post by **Rockhopper** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:48 pm

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: same here 8)

Tom.

#10 Post by **paul mason** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:34 pm

Just wondering do they them in gorilla size because the lads in work call me a silver back.

Rockhopper · #11 Post by **Rockhopper** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 2:55 pm

Thats not because of your size though, its because you sit around grunting and scratching your ass all day instead of working :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Tom.

Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:13 am

Does anyone else fine that the neoprene waders don't seem to last any length of time for the price they cost?

I have had expensive ones and cheaper ones and they both eventually rip at the seams. I'm fairly strict with anything I buy, washing it down in fresh water and drying them out properly before putting them away but still the stitching seaems to eventually rot.

Incidently Gerry's of morecombe have neoprene waders for a really bad price. You can get 2 pairs of them for the price of what you would usually expect to pay for 1 pair and I think they're 4mm too. Cosy!

Steve

#13 Post by **Donagh** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:16 am

Haven't had a pair yet last more than a year. I'm told they should be hung by the straps when not in use but they still go on me. Felt soles can give good grip on rocks as long as there not smooth. Smooth rocks and your nearly breaking your kneck every 5 minutes

As for the rest maybe we could get weight watchers to sponsor the site. :lol:

Donagh

teacher · #14 Post by **teacher** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:03 am

Donagh wrote:As for the rest maybe we could get weight watchers to sponsor the site. :lol:

Would bring whole new meaning to "weigh-ins" at competitions ...

#15 Post by MC » Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:33 pm

teacher wrote:
Donagh wrote:As for the rest maybe we could get weight watchers to sponsor the site. :lol:

Would bring whole new meaning to "weigh-ins" at competitions ...

that a good idea, maybe i might win one :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

#16 Post by **Eoin** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:47 am

well isnt it a funny world
heard a different story in southside : a lot of complaints with snowbees, was recommened diawa

paulocallaghan · #17 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 4:30 pm

who in southside did you deal with??

teacher · #18 Post by **teacher** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:03 pm

Eoin wrote:well isnt it a funny world
heard a different story in southside : a lot of complaints with snowbees, was recommened diawa

paulocallaghan wrote:who in southside did you deal with??

Maybe discuss this by PM?

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