07-16-2003, 06:34 PM
Other than the typically usless, S, M, L, XL, neopreme waders are rated by the thickness of the neopreme itself. 3 mm refers to waders whose neopremes are 3.5 millimeters thick, 5 mm are 5 milimeters thick. The thicker the material, the more insulation against the cold the material provides. The down side of the thicker material is its lack of elasticity. If a person decides to go with neopremes thicker than 3.5mm, it is a must that they try them on with all of the clothing they would normally wear on the coldest fishing day of the year. Otherwise, other fisherfolk will be laughing at you as you are jumping up and down trying to get into your waders. I ought to know, I have spent many giggle filled minutes watching my dad try to squeze into his.
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