I am in the market for a durable beaver dam busting pair of waders. How well are these for not worrying too much about abusing them with the task?
257925
I didn't abuse mine at all. I used them once to go in the water to pull out some weeds and they immediately leaked at the seams near the boot portion. Because I didn't use them within 30 days of the purchase date, they refused to warranty them as they only would warranty them for 30 days from date of purchase.
257926
I've had them about a month. Like the comments below, they are not heavy duty, but they are made pretty well. I use them when I ride 4 wheelers on the weekend. We ride in the woods and mud. I've been knee deep in mud and they haven't leaked yet. Sticks and briars hit them all the time and they haven't picked or torn yet. The best way I can describe the fabric above the boot is a silky nylon, medium thickness. I don't worry about abusing them with what I use them for, but you might with beaver dam busting.
257927
They are not heavy duty rubber ones. The boot is great, in that it has a nice tread on the bottom, but if you are going to tackle sticks and stones, and grabbing limbs packed with mud, you may want a heavy duty rubber waders. We love our waders for what we use them for...raking the bottom of the lake, securing the pier, etc. Hope this helps
706480
I have had 1 fletch come off as a result of a pass through. I shot a dozen bolts all summer with no issues. It is a non-issue on my opinion.
60945
I would recommend you order one size larger. That is what I did and it worked great. I think part of the reason is because you need to accommodate the space your waders take up.
812410
I would have to say that they hold up very well. I haven't actually used mine yet to haul out a deer, but I took it out to Colorado last fall on an elk hunting trip. I loaded it down with well over a 100 pounds of gear, strapped it to the back of my ATV and pulled it 2 to 3 miles back into camp over very rocky, rough terrain. It even made it back on the return trip to my vehicle without failure. I would recommend this deer cart to anyone.
2028900
These have been great, I use 2 off of the bow of my boat to control trolling speed. They are very durable and I like them much better than the nylon socks I've owned in the past. I wish that they were larger, but they work fine for my 17' boat.
1090333
I have no complaints. Used them on my fishing boat and they are still going strong.
514295
I don't give mine heavy use. they work well for me using occasionally and as needed. Make me feel more secure on icy/snowy surfaces.
1055787
They ate real durable. I throw at a dart board and if it misses it hits the grass and are fine. I costed wrap on handle first and haven't sharpened yet. Hope this helps
916498
I've been using my canvas hip waders for the last 45 years and they are some of the best hip boots on the market. The only way they get wet is coming over the top or by wear and tear. I haver climbed Spruce trees while moose hunting and they are light weight and flexible. The upper canvas is very waterproof. When storing them hang them upright.
1380606
I found it to be very durable. It held up for the second year. No rips or damage yet. I only use it in the pool. As for a river run or linking to others, I'm not sure but probably not.
107267
They have held up very well. I am typically very rough on my boots. I use them a good bit and hike a along way on land and in water. Nothing on these boots has torn up. I am very pleased, especially for the price.
940165
I really do not know but they seem very sturdy, not especially wide so if someone has a bit of girth it could be an issue. I however really like them, they have been through a tuff summer on a great lake and still look like new.
1346033
These are felt bottom boots designed to grip river rocks. They don't work well in mud which I am assuming you will be encountering hunting
641151
Yes it's very durable. I hit a few rocks and some minor rapids and it handled it just fine.
188641
We've definitely had some here in NY since I bought them and they've been great. They are somewhat protected by secured rocks that make up the waterfall though. They are decently heavy and ole profile as well.
920263
I've done a few river runs. I would not take the double down a river, just use it to float on a lake. I would suggest the single for a river run if its a quick flow river.
916497
I've been using my canvas hip waders for the last 45 years and they are some of the best hip boots on the market. The only way they get wet is coming over the top or by wear and tear. I haver climbed Spruce trees while moose hunting and they are light weight and flexible.The upper canvas is very waterproof. When storing them hang them upright.