Waders Test Results

I'm back and all I can say is WOW, that is the best $40.00 investment I have made in a long time.
The Waders are Great!!!!!!!! I will never leave home without 'em!!!!! I stayed nice and dry and warm and actually Sweated a Few Pounds Off-I Hope.
I know all you Anti-Waders Individuals will think I am Crazy, and that's OK, cause people have been tellin' me I am Crazy all my life, but I ACTUALLY FEEL MORE SECURE and SAFE IN THE WATER with the Waders on than I do without them. Galveston is My Home Beach and I am Glad I have a beach to go to, but Galveston Beach/Water has a lot of Seaweed, Jellyfish etc... that likes to grab a hold of your legs and with the Waders on I can concentrate on Walking and Searching and not Jumpin' every time something grabs my legs. The Waves Today were relatively calmish and I had a blast. It has been awhile since I worked out My lower back muscles like I did today, but we are going back tomorrow for another round. I will post our finds later- No Rings, but more stuff to add to my "Trash To Treasures Statue" that I am making. "Have Waders Will Travel"
Guy

waders for beach hunting...great idea. Without this forum to exchange ideas we would all be much less enlightened..Thank you

waders for beach hunting...great idea. Without this forum to exchange ideas we would all be much less enlightened..Thank you

No Problem CWnut. I am Hooked on the Waders, just got to figure out how to Air Condition them in the Summer Time  .
Guy

waders for beach hunting...great idea. Without this forum to exchange ideas we would all be much less enlightened..Thank you

No Problem CWnut. I am Hooked on the Waders, just got to figure out how to Air Condition them in the Summer Time  .
Guy

Hip boots   

waders for beach hunting...great idea. Without this forum to exchange ideas we would all be much less enlightened..Thank you

No Problem CWnut. I am Hooked on the Waders, just got to figure out how to Air Condition them in the Summer Time  .
Guy

Hip boots   

Hadn't thought of them, Thanks 4-H.
Guy

Some high end waders are fine. Anti-Waders Individuals  some great treasure hunters have died far to young.

One wave is all it takes or slip and fall. My life is worth more than a couple of hundred dollars. 

do those waders have to be resealed every year ?

Some high end waders are fine. Anti-Waders Individuals  some great treasure hunters have died far to young.

One wave is all it takes or slip and fall. My life is worth more than a couple of hundred dollars. 

 Definition Of Anti-Waders Individuals: People that Don't Like Wearing Waders and Don't think the Risk Is Worth The Reward, which is fine with me and is your PERSONAL OPINION!!!
MY PERSONAL OPINION is I like Wearing Waders, Will Be Careful and Hope A Shark Doesn't Come Close To The Shore and Eat Me Up. My Opinion Again, When Your Number Is Up- It's Up.
Have A Nice Day, Guy

do those waders have to be resealed every year ?

Thanks for the Question Sniffer, This is something I am Hoping - Someone in the Know can Answer.
Guy

they almost look like a foam rubber kind of material

they almost look like a foam rubber kind of material

My Waders are made out of substance called Neoprene with Thinsulate Material Inside - which I have no idea is made of. I do Know It Works in Keeping You Dry and Warm.
Guy

neoprene is a rubber with air bubbles in it,  it bends easily but doesn't leak.
thinsulate is the insulation on the inside to keep you warm

neoprene is a rubber with air bubbles in it,  it bends easily but doesn't leak.
thinsulate is the insulation on the inside to keep you warm

Thanks Sniffer.
Guy

Some high end waders are fine. Anti-Waders Individuals   some great treasure hunters have died far to young.

One wave is all it takes or slip and fall. My life is worth more than a couple of hundred dollars.  

 Definition Of Anti-Waders Individuals: People that Don't Like Wearing Waders and Don't think the Risk Is Worth The Reward, which is fine with me and is your PERSONAL OPINION!!!
MY PERSONAL OPINION is I like Wearing Waders, Will Be Careful and Hope A Shark Doesn't Come Close To The Shore and Eat Me Up. My Opinion Again, When Your Number Is Up- It's Up.
Have A Nice Day, Guy

Clearly my personal opinion is not welcome, your level of maturity is questionable expressed in <CAPS> .
You should just keep your personal opinions to yourself if you can't cope with the idea that there is more than one.   

Some high end waders are fine. Anti-Waders Individuals   some great treasure hunters have died far to young.

One wave is all it takes or slip and fall. My life is worth more than a couple of hundred dollars.  

 Definition Of Anti-Waders Individuals: People that Don't Like Wearing Waders and Don't think the Risk Is Worth The Reward, which is fine with me and is your PERSONAL OPINION!!!
MY PERSONAL OPINION is I like Wearing Waders, Will Be Careful and Hope A Shark Doesn't Come Close To The Shore and Eat Me Up. My Opinion Again, When Your Number Is Up- It's Up.
Have A Nice Day, Guy

Clearly my personal opinion is not welcome, your level of maturity is questionable expressed in <CAPS> .
You should just keep your personal opinions to yourself if you can't cope with the idea that there is more than one.  

On the posts that I generate, I will DEFINITELY state my Opinion and other opinions are welcome,
If I don't agree with another Individual's Opinion that is fine, Everyone is entitled to their opinion on Everything - Including Me!!! All you talked about was dieing and death and I feel you definitely could have gotten your message across in a better/different way. Do you really think that other people really want to read your reply with Death being your main topic.  Come On have a little consideration for others. I Use Neoprene Chest High Waders that fit snug with a waders belt and I feel safe while wearing them. I would not consider wearing those Loose Fitting Rubber Made Waders, because In My Opinion, they could be Extremely Dangerous In The Surf.
Guy

Take a pill rookie. 

Not sure why someone would choose waders over a good wetsuit, but that is his choice.

I would be more concerned about being caught in a rip current, or walking off into a large hole, for me it just isn't worth the chance is all. In a wet suit I am plenty warm, I have no concern about a wave going over the top, and last but most important of all if needed I can swim in them for hours with no problems...............

Take a pill rookie. 

Now Whose Maturity is in Question??
Guy

Not sure why someone would choose waders over a good wetsuit, but that is his choice.

I would be more concerned about being caught in a rip current, or walking off into a large hole, for me it just isn't worth the chance is all. In a wet suit I am plenty warm, I have no concern about a wave going over the top, and last but most important of all if needed I can swim in them for hours with no problems...............

I chose waders over a wetsuit because I am 6'2" tall and 265lbs, which means I have a pretty good sized belly and I don't want to spend most of my time trying to put on or take off a wet suit. I have Emphysema so I need to save my energy for the detecting instead of the gettin' ready to detect. The Neoprene Chest Waders with a Waders Belt fit very snug around my belly and around my legs, but aren't skin tight and I don't go out in the water during rough waves.
Guy

BG,

Bottom line is to have fun AND stay safe..................

Remember, rip tides are very dangerous, and you don't need large waves to have rip tides.......

BG,

Bottom line is to have fun AND stay safe..................

Remember, rip tides are very dangerous, and you don't need large waves to have rip tides.......

Thanks Treasure_Hunter for your concern and I will be careful. Down here in Galveston doesn't stay cold very long.
I 'll be back in my swimsuit before I know it.
Guy

On the posts that I generate, I will DEFINITELY state my Opinion and other opinions are welcome,
If I don't agree with another Individual's Opinion that is fine, Everyone is entitled to their opinion on Everything - Including Me!!!
Guy

Yep, I've only been round here a couple weeks and already learned that we all have differing opinions  

Been doing the various forums since they began and had maybe 30 different handles spread out over many forums and years. To survive on any of these requires a thick skin. The more opinionated one is, the fewer friends one will have on any forum.

The best reason to be here is not to gain a sense of self worth but to gain information.

Sorry for rambling....oh ya, I wanted to say....good luck with those waders  

teddy

On the posts that I generate, I will DEFINITELY state my Opinion and other opinions are welcome,
If I don't agree with another Individual's Opinion that is fine, Everyone is entitled to their opinion on Everything - Including Me!!!
Guy

Yep, I've only been round here a couple weeks and already learned that we all have differing opinions  

Been doing the various forums since they began and had maybe 30 different handles spread out over many forums and years. To survive on any of these requires a thick skin. The more opinionated one is, the fewer friends one will have on any forum.

The best reason to be here is not to gain a sense of self worth but to gain information.

Sorry for rambling....oh ya, I wanted to say....good luck with those waders  

teddy

Thanks teddy For Your Reply.
Guy

I do not water hunt, but if I did decide to get into the surf, my choice ( personal opinion) would be a wet suit. I just think that a wet suit would be safer, but if you are comfortable using waders, go for it. Be sure to post you finds. Happy Hunting.

Ray S ECenFL

I do not water hunt, but if I did decide to get into the surf, my choice ( personal opinion) would be a wet suit. I just think that a wet suit would be safer, but if you are comfortable using waders, go for it. Be sure to post you finds. Happy Hunting.

Ray S ECenFL

Thanks Ray S ECenFL for your reply. We traveled down to Treasure Coast, Florida a couple weeks ago and found out I couldn't get in the water due to Mel Fishers Lease. Is that the area you live in.
Guy

good luck with those waders Big guy

Sniffer

good luck with those waders Big guy

Sniffer

Thanks Sniffer. The weather forecast for Houston, Texas on Friday is a Possibility of Snow, which is very rare for Houston.
Looks like I got the Waders just in time.
Guy

I do not water hunt, but if I did decide to get into the surf, my choice ( personal opinion) would be a wet suit. I just think that a wet suit would be safer, but if you are comfortable using waders, go for it. Be sure to post you finds. Happy Hunting.

Ray S ECenFL

Thanks Ray S ECenFL for your reply. We traveled down to Treasure Coast, Florida a couple weeks ago and found out I couldn't get in the water due to Mel Fishers Lease. Is that the area you live in.
Guy

I live a bit north of there. Cocoa Beach Area.

Ray S ECenFL

I do not water hunt, but if I did decide to get into the surf, my choice ( personal opinion) would be a wet suit. I just think that a wet suit would be safer, but if you are comfortable using waders, go for it. Be sure to post you finds. Happy Hunting.

Ray S ECenFL

Thanks Ray S ECenFL for your reply. We traveled down to Treasure Coast, Florida a couple weeks ago and found out I couldn't get in the water due to Mel Fishers Lease. Is that the area you live in.
Guy

I live a bit north of there. Cocoa Beach Area.

Ray S ECenFL

OK, we stayed in the Motel 6 on A1A in Cocoa Beach and then drove south to detect for a week. I was so confused about the issue of being able to get in the surf or not. Can you get in the surf in Cocoa Beach? We also had the Migrating Sea Turtles Issue at the time we were there. No Night Hunting Allowed. We would like to come back next year sometime cause, Florida definitely has beautiful beaches and we had a blast. Florida just seems to have more Metal Detecting Dont's than Galveston, Texas does.
Guy

you must be special to expect snow,  we don't have any in the forecast

you must be special to expect snow,  we don't have any in the forecast

If it snows it will probably melt as soon as it hits the ground.
In my 55years I can only think of Twice that it snowed in Houston hard enough to actually stick on the ground.
I doubt very seriously that we will be building any Snowmen
Guy

I believe it was 1977 that it snowed 3/4 inch in Tampa, Fl...........There was over 1000 accidents by 8am as very few really knew how to drive on it if they had never been north in the winter.
I myself, having lived in North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado and Ohio, and driven all over the North and West part of the country in the winter time, I have had lots of practice.

I believe it was 1977 that it snowed 3/4 inch in Tampa, Fl...........There was over 1000 accidents by 8am as very few really knew how to drive on it if they had never been north in the winter.
I myself, having lived in North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado and Ohio, and driven all over the North and West part of the country in the winter time, I have had lots of practice.

Wow, 3/4" of snow is a lot of snow for Florida.
I am a native Houstonian except for 2 1/2 years when I moved to Anchorage, Alaska to Open and Manage an Ice Rink in The Dimond Center Shopping Mall for Ice Capades. That was quite a Cultural Change and I had some idea on how to drive on ice since I had been driving a Zamboni Ice Resurfacer for many Years. It was pretty hard to get Alaskan's to pay $5.00 to come Ice Skate inside when they could Ice Skate in their backyard for free so, Ice Capades finally decided to transfer me back to  Texas. I am glad I had the chance to visit Alaska, because it's really Beautiful but, not one of your first picks to go there for vacation.
Guy