We are still in the deep freeze here in Utah. In fact, it is supposed to start snowing again today. Another item to take care of during the winter while you are waiting for the warmer weather is your waders.
Wader Repair
I have noticed that the tape over the seams in the neoprene footies of my Gore-tex waders starts coming off after a couple of years. This has happened on both my Simms and my Clouveil waders. Both companies supply a tube of Aquaseal for repairs.
It is fairly easy to repair as long as you have a fresh tube. The tube of Aquaseal I got seven years ago with my Simms waders started to harden up and didn’t stick well. The recent tube I got with the Cloudveil waders is still very sticky and easy to work with. Apply some on the wader tape and the neoprene.
Cover the area you have applied with scotch tape and put some weight on it to hold it together while it dries.
After it dries, pull the scotch tape off.
The Aquaseal is also used for repairs and leaks. For leaks, put scotch tape, or the patch provided with the repair kit, on the hole on the outside of the waders. Apply Aquaseal to the hole from the inside and at least ¼ inch around it. Scotch tape this side too and let it dry overnight. Remove the tape. Aquaseal is great stuff!!!
I remember asking you if the tape ever got stuck to the Aquaseal. You said, "No. In fact the Aquaseal is a little tacky at first, for about a half hour,then it dries. The tape comes off easily." I'm pleased you can preserve your waders for son's in law to use on fishing trips.
ReplyDeleteo great! how nice to not have to give up on your waders and get another pair. i guess if they send a tube of stuff with them you know it must happen all the time :)
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