Gore Tex Chest Waders - Which Brand?

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Gore Tex Chest Waders - Which Brand?

#1 Post by jfkireland »

Hi Guys,
I am looking for a new pair of chesties and want to get some of the gore tex chesties. Can anyone tell me which are the best brand and where I could get them?
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#2 Post by fenitbob »

Why Goretext Its expensive and is not going to be breathable once the protective layer of Fabric is wet. use a technology that is cheaper and easier to repair when it gets ripped.
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#3 Post by Drew »

I recoomend a pair that keeps the water out....

... And doesn't let the water in! :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#4 Post by jfkireland »

Hi Bob,
Thanks for your point, but I know that submersion does not affect goretex - unlike other fabrics.
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#5 Post by Donagh »

Removed as I was on about neopreone. I must be getting old.

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#6 Post by BigPhil »

perhaps some of the game fishing places would be your best bet?
the sea angling market seems to be dominated by neoprene and pvc chesties
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#7 Post by headshakes »

try cabelas.com???
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#8 Post by blowin »

Funnily enough I received a Cabelas catalogue only a couple of days ago - I think I requested it in April . Some of the gear in there looks fantastic and quite cheap if it really is as good as they say it is but I can't get my brain around the American sizing . I'd be interested to hear of anyone else's experience with them .
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