I'm looking at buying some waders and narrowed them down to the pros waders or the vass 600. I'm only using them for getting out to land fish and for placing rigs, I'm not going to be sat in them all day or anything, which wound you pick from them two ? Cheers 👍
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Vass if you are a tart
Pros if you are looking to save money
Vass if you are a tart
Pros if you are looking to save money
Being a former professional fish farmer in the past I would have to recommend guy cotton waders. Comfortable and easy to repair should you need to
Vass ones are roughly same price as guy cottons I believe
I find the pros hard to get into quickly but other than that they're fine.
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Not sure about the Vass 600 range but on the 700e version the boots are cut lower so far easier to get into and they stand up better, the Pro's ones are just normal wellie height and a pain to get into quickly, also the buckles aren't as good, pays your money you takes your choice, I'd personally pay the bit extra and get the 700s
Not sure about the Vass 600 range but on the 700e version the boots are cut lower so far easier to get into and they stand up better, the Pro's ones are just normal wellie height and a pain to get into quickly, also the buckles aren't as good, pays your money you takes your choice, I'd personally pay the bit extra and get the 700s
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I have had mine for 7 years still in great condition.
I have had mine for 7 years still in great condition.
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I use vass Tex 700 For all my sea rock fishing and wading. Had them two or three years and am happy with them. They fly on due to the short boots and are so far hard wearing. I got a size bigger for winter use which works for me.
Work much better if you only use one strap though !
I use vass Tex 700 For all my sea rock fishing and wading. Had them two or three years and am happy with them. They fly on due to the short boots and are so far hard wearing. I got a size bigger for winter use which works for me.
Work much better if you only use one strap though !
I have 3 sets of chest waders; Vass mid range ones, Fox lightweight Camolite ones & some old Snowbee chest waders.
The Vass ones I end up getting wet clothes for some reason with them even though there is not a leak. Vass have no explanation! It is almost as if water wicks through the material as not sweating at all.
The Fox ones are ok if the water is warm in the summer otherwise you get a bit of a shock when you reach the crotch area!!!
I tend to reach for the old Snowbee ones more than anything else TBH. Had them best part of 15 years now & still going strong. No idea why I bought the others TBH!!!!
The Vass ones I end up getting wet clothes for some reason with them even though there is not a leak. Vass have no explanation! It is almost as if water wicks through the material as not sweating at all.
The Fox ones are ok if the water is warm in the summer otherwise you get a bit of a shock when you reach the crotch area!!!
I tend to reach for the old Snowbee ones more than anything else TBH. Had them best part of 15 years now & still going strong. No idea why I bought the others TBH!!!!
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also going to be looking for chesties , when you say that pro waders are a pain to get into quickly . how much of a pain do you guys find them with rod in hand , do they fold down easy to step into , is my only concern as I don't intend sitting in them .. cheers all
also going to be looking for chesties , when you say that pro waders are a pain to get into quickly . how much of a pain do you guys find them with rod in hand , do they fold down easy to step into , is my only concern as I don't intend sitting in them .. cheers all
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Could it be due to condensation due to them not being breathable? I have the same issue with my Prologic ones and thought they leaked but couldn't find a worse spot on my clothes where any water had come in.
I was looking to replace these with prologic breathable ones but can't find stock.
Could it be due to condensation due to them not being breathable? I have the same issue with my Prologic ones and thought they leaked but couldn't find a worse spot on my clothes where any water had come in.
I was looking to replace these with prologic breathable ones but can't find stock.
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I recently bought ocean chest waders as I had the tight waders and they where good to get into.
Alot of waders with a short boot are a nightmare to get into especially in a hurry.
I recently bought ocean chest waders as I had the tight waders and they where good to get into.
Alot of waders with a short boot are a nightmare to get into especially in a hurry.
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Could it be due to condensation due to them not being breathable? I have the same issue with my Prologic ones and thought they leaked but couldn't find a worse spot on my clothes where any water had come in.
No, none of the others are ‘breathable' either & it is only the Vass ones that have the issue. Wearing a breathable material in water makes no sense anyway as the material cannot breathe if it is wet as the pores in the material are blocked. The only advantage in breathable waders is if you are going to be wearing them out of the water all day long as well like a wandering fly angler along a river would be.
Could it be due to condensation due to them not being breathable? I have the same issue with my Prologic ones and thought they leaked but couldn't find a worse spot on my clothes where any water had come in.
No, none of the others are ‘breathable' either & it is only the Vass ones that have the issue. Wearing a breathable material in water makes no sense anyway as the material cannot breathe if it is wet as the pores in the material are blocked. The only advantage in breathable waders is if you are going to be wearing them out of the water all day long as well like a wandering fly angler along a river would be.
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Does it happen all year round or just under certain conditions, I have the Vass and can't say I've noticed it?
Does it happen all year round or just under certain conditions, I have the Vass and can't say I've noticed it?
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Happens all year round & only in the areas which have been in the water. If I stand outside on dry land, there is no problem. 30 seconds in the water & clothes are damp in the areas where submerged. Strangely enough, the boot section isn't affected. If I stand in my pond with them on, up to crotch depth, both trouser legs from the top of the boot section to the crotch will be damp. I even tried wearing knee length shorts & only the short material got damp, not my bare legs.
I can't figure it out as only happens with the Vass waders. Checked for leaks as well & none discovered. They have also been replaced by the shop with same thing.
Happens all year round & only in the areas which have been in the water. If I stand outside on dry land, there is no problem. 30 seconds in the water & clothes are damp in the areas where submerged. Strangely enough, the boot section isn't affected. If I stand in my pond with them on, up to crotch depth, both trouser legs from the top of the boot section to the crotch will be damp. I even tried wearing knee length shorts & only the short material got damp, not my bare legs.
I can't figure it out as only happens with the Vass waders. Checked for leaks as well & none discovered. They have also been replaced by the shop with same thing.