"Larry L" wrote in

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go. The only time I use neoprenes at this point is when there is a
high chance of ripping the waders and in cold, remote, conditions ( mainly
duck hunting ) .... my belief, which I hope to never test, is that wet
fleece inside neoprene would be better than wet fleece inside breathables
... more of a wet suit deal .... if you stay basically dry you'll stay
warmer in the breathables.


OH forgot, I'd prefer to fall and tumble down stream fighting to regain the
shore in neoprenes over the same battle in breathables, too .... they help
you float, sort of. But I don't do any rough and tumble wading at this
point in my life, terrible ankle, bad knees, bad center of gravity .... and
didn't think of this at first.

Neoprenes would be a good choice for big tumbling winter water .... and they
aren't that much $$$ really ...