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Post by finndog on Dec 14, 2007 7:30:34 GMT -5
Hi All, Don't ya just hate it when ya snag ur boot and rip it open. I used to use duct tape for quick fixes, But I found something better, Gorilla tape!!! I have used it last yr when I ripped my brand new pair of boots. Caught a stick slidein down the bank into the creek. Ripped the whole ankle part of the boot open. I got back to the truck and turned the heater on to warm the boot and dry it as best I could. Grab a roll of tape and cut a piece long enough to cover the rip. That piece of tape still on my boots and they don't leak. I also use hot patches For a more peramint patch. But thats only when the tape just can't do it. Hope this helps any1 that needs a quick fix on they boots or waders.
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Post by hunterchub on Dec 14, 2007 7:57:44 GMT -5
Thanks, I will look for some at the store. Always had problems like this.
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Post by fisherman on Dec 14, 2007 9:05:41 GMT -5
A great tip. Holes in boots are a constant problem. I've gone to wearing those fireman's type. Not as flexible as some of the name brands, but they sure hold up longer and far less punctures.
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Post by Spikehorn11 on Dec 14, 2007 10:39:41 GMT -5
That could easily work for gauntlets as well.
I had the same problem last year as I tripped and a beaver cutting caught mu brand new wader and tore the side of the boot open. Got wet that day as it was my first check with several more to go.
Great tip!!
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Post by hondo419 on Dec 14, 2007 11:44:27 GMT -5
Are you guys talking about neporene boots/waders? I have a pair I was gonna chuck because they had a hole a little smaller than a dime in them. I was wondering about repair kits but could not find one ( didn't look to hard either).
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Post by fisherman on Dec 14, 2007 16:38:32 GMT -5
Waders and hip boots are too expensive to throw away until absolutely necessary. You usually can find repair kits in the auto or camping sections in most large stores.
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Post by bob110 on Dec 14, 2007 23:34:18 GMT -5
What about a leak in the sole of the boot?
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Post by finndog on Dec 15, 2007 7:44:08 GMT -5
Hi bob, Try a little shoe goo. The only thing with shoe goo is it get hard, and not flexable. I have use pc pipe primer and cement too. Hope 1 or the other works for ya!!!
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Post by bob110 on Dec 15, 2007 15:13:42 GMT -5
thanks "finndog" your suggestion may work, its a puncture hole. Bob
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Post by AppleDoctor on Nov 4, 2008 11:14:46 GMT -5
gorilla glue works perfect also.
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Post by purevol on Nov 10, 2008 21:08:22 GMT -5
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Post by johnrockwood on Nov 21, 2008 18:48:05 GMT -5
Gorilla tape for hipboots and neoprene gauntlets. Automotive "Goop" works well on some boot and glove repairs as well.
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Post by trapperwilliam on Mar 3, 2012 23:40:26 GMT -5
i had alot of holes in my neo s this yr from kicking 4 holes in the side of a dam and found out that hot glue stick realy work great just lite the stick and let it get hot then put on the area were the hole is . its not very flexable but its cheap it works and it s lite and can be carried with u were ever u are 4 a quick and easy fix work even when wadders are still wet
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Post by coonman on Mar 11, 2012 20:52:58 GMT -5
I stumbled across a quick fix, that turned out to be the best sealant I've ever used patching my waders. Its called boatlife lifeseal you can find it at most marinias and comes in black,white and clear.
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Post by timetohunt on Mar 16, 2012 9:21:06 GMT -5
I use gorrilla tape to patch my rubber waders. Some of the patches are going on their second season and are holding up just fine, no leaks.
I put a piece of gorrilla tape on the inside to cover the hole, than a small pieceon the outside and cover it with a slightly larger piece. This works much better than the expensive wader repair kit that I bought for the first hole i got.
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