Looking for some advice before purchasing waders

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Lawdog47

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I have been looking for breathable waders to replace the pair I've had for 16 years. I'm 6'9" with a size 17 boot.

The major suppliers (Orvis, Simms, etc) do not sell anything over a 2XL. Simms will customize their G4Z, but with a price tag of $899 before any changes is not an option.

I have found some on Amazon that go to 5X - Drryfish. I couldn't find anything about the company except on Amazon.

There is an Australian company IWader that you can send your measurements to for a custom size that has some decent reviews online.

Anybody familiar with either company above or suggestions of another supplier?

Thanks in advance
 
Lawdog47 said:
I have been looking for breathable waders to replace the pair I've had for 16 years. I'm 6'9" with a size 17 boot.

The major suppliers (Orvis, Simms, etc) do not sell anything over a 2XL. Simms will customize their G4Z, but with a price tag of $899 before any changes is not an option.

I have found some on Amazon that go to 5X - Drryfish. I couldn't find anything about the company except on Amazon.

There is an Australian company IWader that you can send your measurements to for a custom size that has some decent reviews online.

Anybody familiar with either company above or suggestions of another supplier?

Thanks in advance
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Do a sight search on here before you buy anything from there. If you buy them you pretty much can't return them.
 
Now that you are a senator, shouldn't you be able to pull some strings in DC to find them?
 
cuboodle said:
Get zipper front waders. The older you get the harder it is to relieve yourself. Especially if your on a big stream. And you like Busch light!
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If you do dont forget to lubricate that zipper! I got a pair the zipper broke but the waiters are fine, currently waiting on a repair. I have a friend thats Big and tall (I think hes 6'4 size 15) and my Buddy Justin Pittman at Precision fly fishing in Mount Holly was able to help him find a pair of waders that was solid for him. A Discount code for precision can be found on this website. They are also a sponsor of this website.
 
If you haven't yet, call Simms. My brother is a tall skinny SOB with a size 16 foot. They've customized a couple of pairs of Headwaters for him. He never had to go top of the line. It's been a few years so maybe they changed their policies.

I think the past year or so he bought a pair of Patagonias that fit. You could give them a call as well.
 
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