zip front waders

[Justin]

Has anyone had experience with zip front waders? I'm thinking of getting a pair. My fear is that the zipper is just another potential area for leaks.

 

[billfrech]

I have had zip front waders (Simms) for several years and love them. No leaks at all and much easier to get in and out of.

 

[Shaner]

I got the orvis ones - the zipper makes it amazing if you like to drink while fishing ;-) mine don't leak and zipper is quite beefy

 

[mcwillja]

I have the sonic pro zip waders from redington. I like them alot and would get them again.

 

[J55tyger88]

I got a pair of the LL bean zip up guys. They are very handy. I was skeptical too, but pulled the trigger anyway. So far. I'm very pleased with them. Zip, zip, flow. Zip, zip go. Boom, done.

 

[whheff]

I have a pair of the Orvis waders. Orvis gives you zipper wax to help seal and lube the zipper. Mine have never leaked and I do like how easy they are to put on.

 

[gfoledc]

I got a pair of Orvis zipper waders when they first came out used them hard (200 + days a year) they are starting to leak a little but not the zipper I woul d recommend them

 

[dryflyguy]

I've been using a pair of G4Z's for 4 seasons now. And haven't had any zipper leaks yet.
And I would say that they are definitely worth getting

 

[AFISHN]

The old leaking near the zipper of 15 years ago has been solved.I believe all of the zippers are made by an Italian company(no jokes please).I've had a pair of Hodgeman zippered waders for 8 years and still no leaks.