Wednesday 21 November 2012

Leaky...

Might be an understatement.

  After one warranty repair last season my G3's were shipped back with new feet and gravel guards. Some minor leaks had been repaired also. So after testing them,  they seemed to be good.  That was the case for about a week, shortly after  they started to leak again. Looking back that was a great week.   Being dry was an added bonus.  After that week  I wore them and just would deal with the fact of being a little damp.  No big deal.  That is until this past weekend when I noticed the leaks were now causing full fledged soakings.  No one likes to dump out  their waders at the end of a day of angling.  Nor does any sane person enjoy wearing work boots and gym shorts to the local Tim Horton's after said outing for that habitual Jalapeno bagel and large coffee. In my defence,  it was all I had in my van.  Obviously I opted for the drive thru.  So to take matters into my own hands, and hopefully make my winter fishing a little more comfortable.  I have started a "void your warranty repair".  Not really as bad as it seems because I was notified by Simms, the next time they come in for repairs I would be paying for it.  I should state now,   I have no qualms with Simms.  I did get three seasons out of my G3's.  The fourth I am hoping won't be a wet one anymore.  So here are some shots of the gooping in progress. As I type this entry I swear I can smell Seam Grip...

  2 ounces in and 1 more to go. back and front, all seams and numerous pinhole leaks.

Hopefully this works.  If not, I will be praying for an early lock-up on the Huron Tribs.  If by chance they don't lock-up and my work fails,  it's going to be a long wet and cold Winter on the year round sections.  It will take a lot more than leaky waders to put me off of fishing.

    

4 comments:

  1. Unfortunate on the waders Tony. That is one crazy AquaSeal job you have done. Hope it works! Otherwise, don't wish for the early lock up, rather you may want to consider doning some garbage bags over the legs. Its not the most breathable approach but it will keep you dry. You'll have to limit your hiking is all. ;)

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    1. Never thought about that... pre-wrap myself in plastic... I will still hike. lol.

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  2. I have traditionally always gotten 2 dry seasons out of breathables and then the dreaded 3rd wet year...before reinvesting. I have attempted to repair or remedy them in the past to no avail...It's easier to purchase another pair when they are under 200 bones shipped. I struggle with shelling out the big buck for Simms when I read posts similar to this but I can be cheap when it comes to things that have cost effective alternatives. I recentnly read somewhere that the Simms G4Z's for 2013 have a price increase and will retail for $799.95 UDS. That's 8-10 years I'd have to get out of those bad boys. LOL!
    Anyone that hikes the Huron tribs puts their breathables through the paces...no doubt about that! Sometimes I think its a wonder they hold up one year. Hope the patch works for ya Tony! It should give you time to save for the big commitment in the Spring.

    B

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    1. Yes, just trying to put it off Brian, Spring will be the crunch time. $799.95 is crazy, The only way to get 8-10 years out of waders like that is to fish with no hiking. No thanks. Maybe you could share the brand of wader you order for under $200 shipped. I am interested.

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