WANTED breathable front ZIPPERED waders

[roadx]

Originally Posted by MrPukaShell

here you go
http://www.bobwards.com/products2.cfm?id=9348&siz=242

thats a good deal but....

The zipper in Weirs sucks.

are they really that bad?? anyone familiar with hodgman swale's ??

i dont think i like the back but....

[GregAndrew]

The closed back on the Swales is not great, but the zipper is far superior.

[Dennis]

I've never had a problem with the zipper on the Weir waders, and I fished them for 4 years (3 days a week).. The one I have may be too small for you (BNIB, Medium).

[steveooo]

Zipper on both the weir and the swale is identical, made by a company called riri. I've had both pairs.

My tips for prolonging the life of the zipper

1) Rub a candle on it for some lubrication that won't wash off.
2) Dont crease it. This is the most important part. I killed 2 zippers by just tossing my waders in a heap after fishing. Both zippers failed where the waders were folded. Now, I fold them in half at the waist, taking care to not fold the zipper.
3) Store them zipped up. I know the directions say the opposite. Be careful not to pull the zipper apart when taking off your waders, and keep them zipped up. In my experience this keeps everything's lined up the way it should be, and keeps it watertight.

I like the closed back on the Swale. It keeps the straps on your shoulder, even if the straps are loose.

My vote goes to hodgeman for both quality of product, and excellent customer service.

[roadx]

Originally Posted by Dennis

I've never had a problem with the zipper on the Weir waders, and I fished them for 4 years (3 days a week).. The one I have may be too small for you (BNIB, Medium).

thanks Dennis i think your right, they maybe be to small for my fat ass