Wader repair

[Jasonbee]

Is there anywhere I can get chest waders repaired? They're just an entry level Reddington - but waste not want not n all that. There's a leak half way down the leg n I've tried everything to find the hole. They WILL NOT leak at home.

Or am I just better off buying another set (these r 3yrs old)

[freeride]

Couple of questions....
What are they made out of?
And what have you tried in regards to finding the leak?

[RavYak]

Hang them up and fill them full of water. They will leak, let them hang for a while if needed.

[MK2750]

I use the pump from my pontoon boat and fill the waders with air. A little duct tape holds the pump nozzle when wrapped around the waist. Some soapy water on a sponge will find the hole quickly and a little Aqua-seal generally stops the leak.

[freeride]

That's exactly what I have done... dry off the outside and wait to see what happens.
I have used shoe goo in the past to seal up bigger holes and worn out heel sections on neoprene waders.

[gpbear]

Loon outdoors sells uv wader repair . You would need a uv light to cure the glue or else sunlight works as well . I bought mine at wholesale sports and it worked great on my neoprene waders . Also I find the best way to find leaks is with air and soap , water works as well but then you have to dry them after . Good luck

[paulw2]

Originally Posted by Jasonbee

Is there anywhere I can get chest waders repaired? They're just an entry level Reddington - but waste not want not n all that. There's a leak half way down the leg n I've tried everything to find the hole. They WILL NOT leak at home.

Or am I just better off buying another set (these r 3yrs old)

get a bottle of 70% alcohol ( isoprohol ) cant spell it ,but it is basically rubbing alcohol from any drugstore pharmacy ,turn your waders inside out (the waders must be dry inside and out ) and spray a little on the suspect area turn them right side out and look for a little black spot ,sometimes it can be just a speck but if there is a leak this method will find it ,but make sure its completely dry before sealing it ,this method has never failed me ,and the cost is a couple of dollars ,this method works for pin holes or seam leaks ,

[ÜberFly]

This only works if the waders are made with Goretex!

Originally Posted by paulw2

get a bottle of 70% alcohol ( isoprohol ) cant spell it ,but it is basically rubbing alcohol from any drugstore pharmacy ,turn your waders inside out (the waders must be dry inside and out ) and spray a little on the suspect area turn them right side out and look for a little black spot ,sometimes it can be just a speck but if there is a leak this method will find it ,but make sure its completely dry before sealing it ,this method has never failed me ,and the cost is a couple of dollars ,this method works for pin holes or seam leaks ,

[paulw2]

Originally Posted by ÜberFly

This only works if the waders are made with Goretex!

you are correct sry I should have made that clear that in my post

[kritofr]

If you are in Calgary area, you can take them into Spirit West. They can test for the leaks and fix the holes.