aleonard said:
Hmmmm interesting and incredible positive and helpful post. Perhaps when I said "I think I'd like to stay with the neoprene. Any recommendations or reviews? What do you think about the Bare ones?" in my original post, it came across as "please ignore what I'm asking, and feel free to take thread off topic." If you thought I hadn't read the other posts, perhaps a PM pointing that out would have been more appropriate. I read alot about the breathables, and alot about waders in a higher price range than I was willing to pay. Thanks Koda for your thoughts on the A&N ones and JetboatJim, I may contact you on the Pat's.
Actually, I thought my reply to you was more than helpful and answered your questions and I would hardly say I went off topic. Those two threads I referenced more than adequately answered your specific questions about "recommendations and reviews".
Let me break it down for you. Here's a small sample of the infomation contained within those threads:
Your question: "
I think I'd like to stay with the neoprene. Any recommendations or reviews?"
"Recomendations"
Hotrod: "I would reccommend go with simms..."
Stone: "I also recommend Simms"
Professori: I have a pair of Hodgman Lakestream Lites...I am very happy with them and would recommend them to anyone"
Stone: <on breathables vs neoprene> "Their (Cabelas) neoprene waders are of excellent quality and are a great value...just in case you are wondering about those. But breathables are the way to go, even if they don't last as long."
"Reviews"
Fish Finder: "Simms seems to be the popular chioce among anglers these days. Having said that, I have to admit I loved the way my old Blackwater's fit."
mmmmroe: "I've got the cabella's guide waders they are doing well for me no leaks at the 6 month mark"
rln: "breathable waders will work quite well if they fit you decently"
BigJay: "I bought these ones...from Cabela's a month ago and I'm pretty pleased with them"
Your question: "
What do you think about the Bare ones?"
Mike: "after just 25 long days the suspenders on my "Bare Blackwaters" are ripping off"
I trust you'll find this information helpful.
LL