I've had them both and like the breathable guide pants better than the neoprenes. The neos fit too tight if it's really cold out and I wear alot of layers. They remind of why I hated panty hose....not that you'd relate to that, tho one never knows.

The guide pants are great. Hubster got me a pair for Christmas. They fit loose and with a pair of longies under thin pants, they "slip" within the layers so they don't bind up.

Get felts with studs....you can pull a boat load of fat fishermen upstream without a problem and they'll appreciate not having to get out and walk. It will make you the most popular oarsman on the river.

diana