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neoprene thigh waders

Cliff Turner

Cliff Turner

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Any recommendations please, looking online Snowbee looks ok, not sure about the Daiwas they seem a bit cheap ? Last pair were from LC waders but they don't make them anymore. tried mending with aquasure but they are too far gone. thanks.
 
I've had 3 pairs of Diawas Cliff. The neoprene itself has been fine, but the sole split after 12 months on my first pair. Thankfully they replaced it, but the sole split on that pair after 18 months too (in the same place, between treads on the heel). Got a new pair now so I'll see how they go.
 
If you can actually find anyone that stocks them, and they also happen to sell them at a sensible price, then Le Chameau waders have a lot going for them.
 
I've got a pair of Snowbee chesties looking for a good home. Stockingfoot with felt soled boots to match. We can talk about the price.

Pair of Snowbee neoprene stockingfoot chest waders, XL worn twice.

As per title, built in gravel guards, knee pads chest pocket etc. Some light mud stains to knees and seat, will soon wash off in use. Collect from North London or Hants. Avon area or will post at cost. £55 or paired with separately posted Snowbee boots £90 the pair. Socks are size 9-11 perfect...
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Pair of Snowbee wading boots size 11, rubber/felt soles, worn twice.

As per title, £45 plus postage at cost or collect from North London or Hants. Avon area. If paired with Snowbee neoprene chest waders advertised here £90 the pair.
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Shame, they're great for winter fishing, you can sit in puddles/ easily return fish and everything. They're perfect for size 9 feet too.
Otherwise it would be a good idea to contact Diver Dave, he now sells refurbished/new waders.
I'll find a link and put it up.
Got to point out that thigh waders are not as popular as they used to be and neoprenes even more so since breathables became available.
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DiverDave's Wader Repairs

November 2025. I now have a small stock of 4 makes of really good used waders. email dave at dave@davegordon.co.uk for details. These will be gone in 2 weeks! 2025 Wader Repair Process It is all very simple, just post them to the address below, including a note with return address and
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Paul Collins said:
Shame, they're great for winter fishing, you can sit in puddles/ easily return fish and everything. They're perfect for size 9 feet too.
Otherwise it would be a good idea to contact Diver Dave, he now sells refurbished/new waders.
I'll find a link and put it up.
Got to point out that thigh waders are not as popular as they used to be and neoprenes even more so since breathables became available.
sites.google.com

DiverDave's Wader Repairs

November 2025. I now have a small stock of 4 makes of really good used waders. email dave at dave@davegordon.co.uk for details. These will be gone in 2 weeks! 2025 Wader Repair Process It is all very simple, just post them to the address below, including a note with return address and
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....as long as you don't mind having frozen nuts.
 
Terry Simner said:
....as long as you don't mind having frozen nuts.
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Strange to say but that was never a problem, the insulation they provided was phenomenal. The only downside was the perspiration being trapped. Eating some garlic sausage one day resulted in that pair stinking of garlic for ever.
 
Thanks Paul, spoke to Dave a few months ago and we agreed repair costs plus postage costs made it not worthwhile. Didn't know he sold refurbished ones tho.
 
A quick update in case anyone else is interested..... Diver Dave is getting me a new pair from DAM, he will test them and seam them and post to me all for 55quid, top man.
 
Glad to hear that you got sorted out.
Think I might get in touch with Dave to see if he would take the neoprenes and boots off me in a deal to get a pair of breathables.
 
I've had a pair of breathables repaired twice by Diver Dave and not been satisfied either time. The repair costs combined with 2 postage costs are a bit steep as well.
Before last winter I bought a Vass winter weight jacket and bib and brace trousers, these have worn well over the winter pike fishing in my boat and not let any rain in at all. I'm considering a pair of their waders to replace my breathables, these are easily repaired by myself if holed and their prices aren't silly.
 
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