New and used angling wader sales, repairs and alterations. We also repair and alter scuba suits and
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18/11/2024
Well thats the end of year wader repair and servicing season well under way. This year has been interesting, new glues and sealants, new techniques and processes. We are doing a lot more sock replacements, a lot more alterations and all the used waders we sell are Repel coated as part of the process. Full details at
2024 Wader Repair Process It is all very simple, just post them to the address below, including a note with return address and email address. We have an easy to use download form. Ideally write your name inside the wader or jacket and turn stocking foot waders inside out, you can just
08/05/2024
2 YEAR WARRANTY AND FREE SEAMSEAL ON ALL NEW WADER SALES
I have been getting a lot of questions about our new wader sales. We give the new waders we sell a 2 year warrantry, and free end of first season seamseal and test. We used to seamseal them as we sold them, but found in the first year your walking gait and fishing style will crease, rub and wear the waders, so seamsealing immediately does not protect these areas., However seamsealing and testing them free at the end of the first season / year protects them and really extends their life. it just makes sense and once we have done this we give them a 2nd years guarantee at OUR expense! We also decided that if they are being returned to us at the end of the first year / season to be sealed then it makes sense to do a deal on any non warranty damage, rips, cuts, holes or whatever, so year 1 all repairs are just £10 plus postage.
PM me if you want to discuss new or used wader sales, additional details at
2024 Wader Repair Process It is all very simple, just post them to the address below, including a note with return address and email address. We have an easy to use download form. Ideally write your name inside the wader or jacket and turn stocking foot waders inside out, you can just
10/03/2024
I was messing about with Repel on an old salt stained yacht spray hood. I am pleased with the results, as salt is really one of the enemys of a water repellent. It works way better on waders, jackets, outdoor kit in general, tents and so on, and it enhances breathability as it does it. Its still available on EBay, search repel by diver dave, or directly from our website at https://sites.google.com/site/wadersrepairs/repel
Well today was a busy day. We managed to seal and complete a lot of waders today. I got 2 very nice used breathable stocking foot waders in to sell, an xl and xxl vision (PM me for details) and bottled a new batch of Repel. its easiest to get it directly from us now, at https://sites.google.com/site/wadersrepairs/repel so all in a busy but satisflying day.
For many years we have tried to source a good water repellent, for restoring the breathability of waders and jackets, and aiding waterproofing, if the outside of waders stays wetted after use, they cannot breath, water vapour cannot be forced through water, simple physics. The problem was always
16/01/2024
With the snowy weather and cold conditions we are not achieving nearly as much as normal in the workshop, so spent time working on the website, adding loads of photos and details on why waders leak.- link here Diver Dave's Wader Repairs
We also now sell Repel directly off the website, for those who dont like eBay, https://sites.google.com/site/wadersrepairs/repel this has been asked for many times now, and we have finally got round to sorting this out.
For many years we have tried to source a good water repellent, for restoring the breathability of waders and jackets, and aiding waterproofing, if the outside of waders stays wetted after use, they cannot breath, water vapour cannot be forced through water, simple physics. The problem was always
03/01/2024
Well with the holidays out of the way, and Repel back on eBay, now its time for us to concentrate on the repair and servicing of waders before the various game fishing seasons start. A season will basically start every 2 weeks from now until April so please get yours into us as early as possible. We get rush jobs every year, at the end of a long closed season and its a stress for you and us, and really, who needs more stress these days!.
Full details of our process and service at
2023 A new tip is on site regarding taking care of your wader zips and a new process Chris has developed if all else fails. It can be read Here If you have forgotten what a salmon looks like, check out the video I've uploaded. Taken by Dave , somewhere on Upper Deeside--Here . Lots of
for a link to our most popular package size. We now do 1,2,4,8 and 20 bottle pack sizes.
It works well on fishing flies, it was not designed for this but appears to work on all but CDC - no idea why! It was never designed to fix holes, it will not turn a net into a bucket! The repel needs to be applied directly to the fabric and not to dirt.
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I got this quick video from a customer today, very pleased that Repel transformed his Ali express cheap non waterproof cap into a properly waterproof one. Impressive results, he made a good job of it. As always, Repel can be had on Ebay, search repel by diver dave, or it can be bought directly from our website a little cheaper - https://sites.google.com/site/wadersrepairs/repel
For the last few years I have been repairing anglers waders. For many years I was a diver, running my own business. A large part of the business was dry suit repair, as they are very expensive and only last about 5-10 years. However like most anglers I found myself replacing my waders every second season.
I decided to attempt to pressure test the wader’s using the same technique as I used for dry suits, and then to repair them to dive suit standards. I got a loan of all my friends waders, most of which had a leak or two and pressure tested them using compressed air. I found that they all leaked in the same places, and that the problem was always the manufacturing technique, they were simply not made to last, the seams, particularly in the crotch and feet being the common leak points. I then compared the seams of dive suits and waders and found that the taping was very poor, however this was an easy fix
We then started repairing wader in the business, however I decided to retire from diving a couple of years ago. I still did the odd repair for friends but now am getting waders from all over the country so have decided to start doing waders again, I have set up a workshop and am getting steady business.
What I do is pressure test them using compressed air, and do a bubble check on them. We have done considerable research on the various wader fabrics used and work to a set pressure on each, so to find all the leaks without damaging the wader material. The advantage of this is that we find weak points as well as leaks, so we repair problems before they occur. Leaks are marked and then the waders are washed and dried. We used to use a thick sealant, however it was too thick, it sat on top of the weave of the material and did not soak in properly. What we now do is thin the glue right down to a consistency of water, and paint this on. We generally use about 4 coats thinly painted on to breathables, and 6+ on neoprenes, as the weave is much thicker and more absorbent. In recent times we have further developed the technique, to use our sealant heated right up, so it is thinner to spray, but leaves a much stronger repair
All repairs are made in the inside, so your waders look ok when being worn. This actually makes sense, as this is where the tape is. We do a much wider seam than the manufacturers and it really lasts, it is stronger than the wader material. Once dry we re-pressure test, to ensure that they are 100% air tight, and re repair as necessary. Pin holes, tears and the like are repaired in the same way, and we can even reduce the size of neoprene socks and replace them if the sock is available. Dont worry if you have made repairs yourself, inside or out we will either remove them, work over them our round them. My own waders, had a complete seam re seal at the end of their first years, once the warranty ran out. They are now in their 4rth season and have no leaks. And dont worry about the waders breathability after our process, as we only treat seams and leaks the majority of the material is left untouched an so will breath just as much as it does before treatment!
I am happy to advise on wader repairs, or will quote for any repairs required on your waders. Prices range from £10 for a pressure test and puncture repairs to £45 for a breathable wader’s complete seam re seal and test plus postage and packaging. See price page for more details. I aim for same day puncture repair and a week or two for a complete re seam/re seal. Other jobs may take slightly longer.
