#747247 - 03/14/12 05:04 PM
Tall/Slim Waders
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Eyed Egg
Registered: 03/14/12
Posts: 8
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To any other tall skinny guys out there... any luck finding properly fitting waders? I'm 6' 4', 175 lbs, size 13 feet. I prefer stocking-foot breathable, but would consider neoprene or boot foot if it's the only way to get a better fit. I'll use them mainly for river fishing for steelhead/salmon/trout.
The main problem I keep running into is this: to get the right size foot, I have to get XL waders or larger, which fit my feet but are huge everywhere else. Tall sizes don't seem to help this problem.
I tried on a few Cabelas brand waders, and they are worse than what I've had in the past. Tried on a pair of Simms and they were a little better. Previously, I've worn pretty cheap breathable waders, and maybe just didn't notice that the foot was a little tight.
Any brands (reasonably priced) or style recommendations would be helpful. I'd like the keep safety in mind as well, and falling in with oversized waders seems like a bad deal, even with a belt.
Thanks.
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#747258 - 03/14/12 05:39 PM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
[Re: Brad_tgl]
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/15/00
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Loc: Olalla, WA
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#747264 - 03/14/12 05:52 PM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
[Re: NOFISH]
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ExtenZe Field Tester
Registered: 11/10/09
Posts: 7961
Loc: Vancouver, WA
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Ah, when neoprenes were the schitt..... "I'm buyin' if you tell 'im his a$$ looks nice." "Row over a little closer.""Hey dude, yer a$$ looks nice in those neoprenes.""Catchin' any ?"
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#747272 - 03/14/12 06:01 PM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 27840
Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
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Simms probably has the most variable sizes...like Medium/Tall/Large, stuff like that, for tall skinny guys with big feet. Most the rest just have s, m, l, xl, and maybe some king sizes mixed in there.
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#747274 - 03/14/12 06:02 PM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
[Re: Chance]
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ExtenZe Field Tester
Registered: 11/10/09
Posts: 7961
Loc: Vancouver, WA
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To any other tall skinny guys out there... any luck finding properly fitting waders? I'm 6' 4', 175 lbs, size 13 feet. I prefer stocking-foot breathable, but would consider neoprene or boot foot if it's the only way to get a better fit. I'll use them mainly for river fishing for steelhead/salmon/trout.
The main problem I keep running into is this: to get the right size foot, I have to get XL waders or larger, which fit my feet but are huge everywhere else. Tall sizes don't seem to help this problem.
I tried on a few Cabelas brand waders, and they are worse than what I've had in the past. Tried on a pair of Simms and they were a little better. Previously, I've worn pretty cheap breathable waders, and maybe just didn't notice that the foot was a little tight.
Any brands (reasonably priced) or style recommendations would be helpful. I'd like the keep safety in mind as well, and falling in with oversized waders seems like a bad deal, even with a belt.
Thanks. Yer gonna hafta open the wallet for fitment. Garden variety brands stick to the common sizes. Simms I think has the widest ranging size chart. Check Dan Bailey and Orvis, too. If that doesn't work they (Simms) do custom, but you need a really fat wallet for that.
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#747298 - 03/14/12 06:52 PM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
[Re: Chance]
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Eyed Egg
Registered: 03/14/12
Posts: 8
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Good feedback. I appreciate it.
Simms G4 are sized really well, but it's too bad their basic waders don't offer the same sizing options. I'm trying not to get my wallet pried open too far...
I'll check out Redigton's, Dan Bailey's, and Orvis as well.
Any feedback on boot foot waders as it relates to overall sizing?
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#747320 - 03/14/12 08:58 PM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
[Re: Chance]
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Captain C/22 - Team Stay Up Right!
Registered: 01/13/00
Posts: 4194
Loc: Hurricane Ridge , Wa.
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I'll check out Redigton's, Dan Bailey's, and Orvis as well. Not very good reviews on these......  c/22 beware !!
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#747434 - 03/15/12 01:22 AM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
[Re: MikeH]
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Returning Adult
Registered: 09/08/02
Posts: 418
Loc: Seattle
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I'm 6'5", 190 and size 13 feet. Right now, I'm wearing XXL Orvis waders, and so far have been very happy with them. They're made with the seems on the back of the legs, which has made a huge difference in the amount of wear. Since these larger sizes are usually baggier on me, I blew through some of their older models after just a couple seasons from the inside seams always rubbing, but their customer service and return policy has always been good, so I gave them another shot.
The shoulder straps are maxed out as far as they go, and of course they feel a little baggy at times, but it is what it is, and for the most part, they're very comfortable. There's always going to be some compromise, but I'm going on my third season of hard use, and so far no complaints.
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#747437 - 03/15/12 01:32 AM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
[Re: fish monger]
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Spawner
Registered: 01/16/12
Posts: 502
Loc: Washington
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I blew through some of their older models after just a couple seasons A couple of seasons is quite good depending on how hard you are on them and how often they are used. I typically wont get more than 2-3 seasons out of a good pair of waders. All the warranty's are for manufacture defects on all waders not customer abuse. I am hard on my waders tho and do a lot of hiking to different spots on the river.
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#747440 - 03/15/12 01:50 AM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
[Re: MikeH]
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Eyed Egg
Registered: 03/14/12
Posts: 8
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MikeH -
What size are your Dan Bailey's?
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#747456 - 03/15/12 03:37 AM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
[Re: MikeH]
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 27840
Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
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I wear the LL's in Dan Bailey's, too...I'm 6'3", about 225, with 12 or 13 feet, for reference...
Fish on...
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#747521 - 03/15/12 01:15 PM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
[Re: Todd]
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ExtenZe Field Tester
Registered: 11/10/09
Posts: 7961
Loc: Vancouver, WA
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Lots of boasting going on here.....  Well, it's a fishing forum.
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#747681 - 03/15/12 08:52 PM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
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Spawner
Registered: 05/10/09
Posts: 761
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I'm really liking my redington sonic pros....though I'm only wearing a large. They do make large longs. I'm 6' 215lb with a broad chest and a large fits perfect. They are about the nicest fitting waders I've even put on. And I bought a pair of Simms 3 days before trying on redington sonic pros....guess which waders got taken back that very day.
Looking at the redington size chart they don't list a longer inseam length between the large and large longs. But I can tell you from trying them on that they are longer by about 1 1/2" and the foot was bigger by a size or 2.
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#747755 - 03/15/12 11:34 PM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
[Re: bankbum]
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Spawner
Registered: 01/28/05
Posts: 730
Loc: Sacramento, CA
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I'm 6'7" and well not as skinny as you. I got a pair of Dan Baileys and had the suspenders lengthened by a shoe repair guy so they were long enough. Otherwise I was sporting the male camel toe...
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#747760 - 03/15/12 11:57 PM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
[Re: Chance]
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
Posts: 12621
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To any other tall skinny guys out there... any luck finding properly fitting waders? I'm 6' 4', 175 lbs, size 13 feet. Seriously? That takes tall/slim to new heights. I'm barely pushing 5'6" and I'm packin' only 5-6 pounds less than you. If I had size 13 feet, we'd probably weigh the same.
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#747768 - 03/16/12 12:18 AM
Re: Tall/Slim Waders
[Re: eyeFISH]
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Spawner
Registered: 01/16/12
Posts: 502
Loc: Washington
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To any other tall skinny guys out there... any luck finding properly fitting waders? I'm 6' 4', 175 lbs, size 13 feet. Seriously? That takes tall/slim to new heights. I'm barely pushing 5'6" and I'm packin' only 5-6 pounds less than you. If I had size 13 feet, we'd probably weigh the same. If you had size 13 shoe it would be even more awkward at 5'6". haha it might be awesome tho.
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