leaky waders..

I got some waders from Cabelas (Premium Dry-Plus® Breathable Wader) this last June and on Saturday they started leaking. I'd taken good care of them so no cuts or scrapes and used them on the yak exclusively. I'm kinda bummed since I watched out for them. I filled them w/ air and put them in the tub and found the leaks to be along the seams in the seat. The question I was wondering was does anyone think this damage is pre-mature? Or is 30-40 times use about right for this to start to happen?

Z

That sounds pretty darn quick, to me. I've got a light pair of Simms that are on their 4th season with just one tiny pinhole.

Cabelas has an excellent reputation for returns. I think I would test that policy.

ditto on that !
Never hurts to try on any item, even if they say no returns. Some stores will still honor "the customer is all ways right" motto.
If not, ........Goop 'em! Thin layer and a couple more seasons maybe.

Hey Zee!

I'm guessing that our particular type of wear may cause or exacerbate the problem. Wader's are made to generally stand in. We generally sit on them.

That said, I have a pair of Dan Bailey breathables that have put up with my azz for about 3 years without leaking.

And the Tarpon are waiting for you 

Wali

Jeez, Wali, didn't you throw out all your waders before the move?!

Thanks for the advice guys. I figured it was a little early for seams to be leaking as well. I called and talked w/ their customer service who were really cool and even got a free upgrade to the GuideTech wader. Had a great chat about yak fishing and talked about NWKA. We may have some new members soon.

Hooray for Cabelas!!

Z

Oh yeah Wali, tell the Tarpon to watch out.. I'm studying how to catch them... they're next on my list!!

The only way to save money on waders is to buy good ones. The $100 waders wear out after a year or two, and the $200 ones might last 2 years. $300+ waders will last for 5+ years of hard use - cheaper in the long run, more comfortable, and more reliable.

Tom

That was my logic in buying Patagonia's a few years ago... they generally replace leaking waders no-questions asked.  Of course, after three years of pretty hard use, mine have yet to leak