Top 10 fishing wader brands

TOP 10 best manufacturers of fishing waders

10 Kola Salmon

Whether it is a Finnish manufacturer with experience or a new Russian brand, firms always try to develop the widest possible range to meet the needs of all categories of customers. Cola Salmon is no exception. The company's lineup includes mid-budget wading suits for fishing on weekends and more expensive options - powerful, for difficult conditions, such as long rafting, hiking through thickets, off-road trips on a motorcycle or ATV.

The last category includes the Guide Style R3 line. For its production, several breathable membranes with different characteristics from the Japanese concern ASF and reliable YKK fittings are used. The connection of the upper and lower parts is carried out by ultrasonic welding using flat seam technology. For maximum wear resistance, the joints are necessarily glued with a double thermal tape, and the cut is made in such a way as to exclude friction forces in the area of ​​​​their location. The reviews confirm that these are high-quality, breathable waders with full functionality, which are also endowed with a one-year warranty with free repairs.

9 nordman

The firm "Nordman" was formed in 1997 in Pskov on the basis of a single line for the production of galoshes. After 3 years, she began to produce a full range of rubber shoes, and in 2014 she took up equipment for hunting and fishing. In the reviews, her products are praised, first of all, for their affordability (the cheapest Nordman Expert nylon semi-overalls can be purchased for 3,700 rubles), but they do not complain about the quality either.

Anglers especially like Neo Plus waders made of 3-layer neoprene - foamed rubber, covered with jersey on both sides. They cost a little more - about 7 thousand, but thanks to the porous structure of the material, they perfectly cope with the heat-insulating function, and in cold water (+5 ... + 10 °) you can stand for hours without the slightest discomfort.

There are Energy waders in the corporate catalog made of a light and breathable membrane (top) and a neoprene toe or an extension over the base EVA boot. They are considered the best option for active sea fishing in the off-season. As for the shortcomings, the owners point out the discrepancy between the size grid and the narrowness of the shoe last, so you should definitely try it on before buying a model.

8 Envision

The South Korean brand has been developing and selling fishing equipment since 2009, and so successfully that there are more than a hundred items in its collection of products. To pick up and try on in such an assortment a complete set from pants and a jacket to a tent and a sleeping bag is an elementary thing, since there are many dealers in each district.There are more than enough models of waders in the catalog: there are nylon options, and neoprene, and, of course, membrane ones.

The most budget Fisher Heavy model (up to 3,000 rubles) is designed for the most severe operating conditions. "Indestructibility" is provided to it due to the multi-layered material that is resistant to mechanical damage. Integrated boots have a strong sole with a tread adapted to walking on clay. Another model, Naiada, belongs to the professional category of waders and is made of a 5-layer membrane with 35,000 mm water protection and maximum breathability up to 10,000 g / sq. m/day

7 Snowbee

In the reviews, you can find the opinion that Snowby is a Chinese brand, but in fact, the company has noble English roots, although it has located its production in Taiwan. Waders with her label are made of Vapour-Tec-B membrane textile. Its characteristics are quite average - 4,000 g / sq.m. / 24 hours and 8,000 mm of water. Art., but the price is very attractive - a membrane semi-overalls costs within 12 thousand rubles. Because of this, the most popular models - Ranger and Prestige - are difficult to find on sale.

Those who managed to get hold of the desired equipment are very satisfied. They note the unusual velvety surface, the simplicity of the cut and the sufficient ergonomic fit. The seams, subject to the operating conditions, really do not flow, and the material does not allow water to pass through.Some models are equipped with additional pockets, welded on the outside and closed with a waterproof zipper - it reliably protects the contents of the pockets. It is convenient that the shoulder loops can not only be adjusted in length, but also completely removed, thanks to which the wading semi-overalls turn into pants.

6 Daiwa

Whoever remembers how hard it is to move around in the OZK (a personal protective kit that fishermen have adapted to wear instead of waders), he probably looks at their weight when choosing waders. And if the notorious chemical protection weighs 3.5 kg, then Japanese zabrods barely “hold out” to a kilogram. The Japanese are generally great: according to some criteria, their "Daiva" puts on both blades many Finnish manufacturers, recognized leaders in the market of special fishing equipment.

What is worth only a 4-layer innovative membrane that can withstand the record pressure of a column with a height of 25,000 mm, while being able to remove 8,000 g of steam per 1 sq. m. And Daiwa is one of those companies that have not abandoned models connected with wading boots, so that the buyer does not have to spend money on safety shoes. The desire of clothing designers to achieve the maximum fit of semi-overalls to the figure is highly commendable. They can be adjusted in length with the help of adjustable stretchable straps, and in the waist with an elastic belt.

5 norfin

Those who understand the principle of operation of the membrane film also know the important rule for choosing waders. It lies in the optimal size - it should be selected so that the fabric does not stretch in any way. That's why it's important that wading pants are tried on and tested by squats and torso before buying, and that the company provides sufficient coverage of the size grid.

Judging by the reviews of compatriots, the Latvian brand Norfin is one of the few that takes into account the physique of Slavic men and allows you to choose the most comfortable model. Moreover, the right size, whether S or XXXL, is almost always available. For the production of waders, a wind- and moisture-proof membrane of Nortex's own design is used, and the design of the clothes itself is distinguished by thoughtful details: the presence of external and internal pockets, adjustable elastic straps and belt, reinforced fabric on the knees, etc.

4 Alaskan

Alaskan products belong to the middle price segment, and therefore are available to a wide range of anglers. The equipment is made of Aero-Tex material with breathability of 12,000 g/sq.m./24 hours and water resistance of 28,000 mm of water. Art. In the manufacture, a lot of modern technologies are used:

• thermal welding of textile elements without a single puncture, ensuring the tightness of all joints;
• lack of step seams, the most subject to wear;
• reducing the weight of clothing due to the special design and anatomical cut, etc.

Each product is tested for tightness on special equipment before sale, so the leakage of new waders or jackets is completely excluded.

The size grid is also noteworthy: in addition to the standard S‒XXL, there is a reduced (MS, LS, XS) and increased (MK, LK, XLK) size for short and tall people with a standard or corpulent physique.

3 Rapala

No fisherman needs to introduce the Rapala company - its wobblers have always been considered the most catchy. But the Finnish brand “lives” not only with lures - under its auspices, comfortable neoprene and membrane wadings are created. As practice shows, for a true connoisseur of wading fishing, ordinary waders are enough for a couple of seasons, and then they either leak or hopelessly break. Whether business Rapala. Even fans of the art of fishing admit that their equipment lasts 5 seasons in a row, and they are still in service.

Buyer favorites include the Rapala ProWear in 4mm neoprene. According to experienced anglers, it is perfect for the cold season, even when fishing in icy water in neoprene pants it is always warm and dry. When it gets warmer, it is advisable to change into X-Protect waders, made of the membrane of the famous American concern DuPont, which provides excellent water resistance (19,000 mm) and fairly good vapor permeability (4,000 g/sq.m./24 hours). Due to the design that takes into account the biomechanics of human movements, reinforced knees, soft 3D straps and insulated pockets, all Rapala products are comfortable and reliable.

2 Finnrail

The Finntrail brand is the brainchild of the world famous Finnish company Vision. Fintrail waders gained an indisputable advantage over competitors due to the use of high-quality materials and modern technologies. So, for the manufacture of workwear, a unique 4-layer Hard-TEX membrane with high breathability is used - 7000 g / sq.m. / 24 hours. In such a fabric there are no pores through which water can penetrate from the outside, but at the same time from the inside it is able to absorb body vapors and release them to the outside.

Another feature of the products is the design. There is no such detail that the company would not take care of: the inside of the legs is free from seams, the rest of the joints are laminated, and for complete waterproofing, the overalls are made together with neoprene socks. There are also several spacious pockets with waterproof zippers.

The company provides an extensive range for a variety of purposes: for sea fishing in adverse weather (Aquamaster series), for walking on impassable bottoms (Forward, Aquamaster-Z, Speedmaster-Z). All models are quite high and allow you to enter the water to a depth of 1.5 m at temperatures from ‒10 to +25 °C. It is important that the manufacturer allows you to try on waders before purchase, sending you two options to choose from, and in case of damage during the first 2 years of operation, it is ready to provide a free service for replacing or restoring them.

1 Simms

Wearing Simms waders is about the same as owning a Hummer - the high "flotation" and reliability of both give the same feeling of freedom to adventurers and connoisseurs of the sport of fishing. The pinnacle of the evolution of wading is the G4 series of high-tech Immersion and Pro Shell fabrics, specially developed by Gore-Tex for outdoor activities associated with water, and therefore have record levels of vapor permeability and waterproofing.

Another important advantage is the durability of working properties, especially waterproof ones. There is a lot of evidence in the reviews that products from the previous G3 line were in continuous operation for 3.4, or even 5 years. This service life is 1.5‒2 times higher than competitors, and G4 has 25% better performance.

The cost of Simms ranges from 20 to 68 thousand rubles. The most budgetary products are made of the affordable QuadraLam Toray membrane and do not require daily wear. Expensive series carry the Guide prefix for a reason - they are designed for everyday professional use. In addition, the company has taken care of joint leisure for the whole family, providing a good selection of waders for children and women.

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