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"This top range wader model uses the
very best
breathable material available - DuPont Supplex®. An ultra soft
Supplex
Nylon outer shell, laminated to a high performance Breathable Membrane,
using our Vapour-Tec® Moisture Transfer System, allowing rapid
vapour
transfer to keep you cool, dry and comfortable all day.
Supplex
is specially engineered by DuPont to provide the soft, supple touch of
cotton, with the strength, durability and performance advantages of
nylon. Finer multiple filaments make Supplex flexible, lightweight and
around 30% softer than standard nylon fabrics. It is also as strong as
it is soft, resisting abrasion, punctures and tears. Our new XS Wader
surpasses the specification of many of the top brand American models,
but at a realistic price."
Wader Features: Double
layer knee and seat pads ensure protection against abrasion and
puncture damage when kneeling, or sitting.
American style cutting puts all the leg seams up the
outside, to avoid chafe.
Bib style wader top, with adjustable, elasticated braces
with quick release clips.
Braces
have Velcro panels at the front and rear, so the braces can be removed
completely, allowing the waders to be rolled down to form a waist
wader, using the belt supplied.
Front Velcro flap pocket.
Additional, removable front accessory pocket for fly boxes,
tippet spools, zingers etc.
Full lumbar support wading belt for added wading comfort
all day long.
Fitted with our unique PVC sock for longer life and better
reliability.
Wader Sizes: Regular
Body Cut: S, M, L, XL, XXL
FB (Full Body) Cut: M-FB, L-FB, XL-FB, XXL-FB
The Low Down:
Something
new from Snowbee caught our eye at the 2005 MFFC Expo and we just had
to try them out. What initially hooked us was the one piece extruded
PVC foot. A big difference from most breathable's neoprene foot with
taped seams. This should prove to be more dependable over time as seam
failure will never be an issue. Also, the wading belt sports a built in
back brace. Just the thing for those long days on the water.
A couple other features we liked about the Snowbee's are the removable
front panel, which can be Velcro'd into place inside or outside the
front pocket. Gravel guards are built in, as they should be on high-end
waders.
At this price point, Snobee is competing against the top of the line
Simms and Bailey's waders, which should prove to be interesting. All
are packed with features and innovations, so we'll have to base the
final outcome on performance and durability. Check back to see how the
XS Breathables stack up on our long term
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