Neopream Waders

Hi im A newbee to kayak fishing and im wondering if im making A mistake wearing my Calchutta Neopream waders on my kayak? Is it safe,im worried about them filling up with water, if and when I get dumped.Anybody with any feedback? Thanks Andy.

How funny you should ask.. there was a very long recent thread about the subject...
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,11698.0.html

For the most part the video refers to breathable waders and not the neoprene ones so maybe that's where your confusion lies.


Assuming they fit well (i.e. not too loose), that you're using a wading belt, a paddle jacket, and that you're wearing your PFD you should be okay.  Neoprene is pretty buoyant, you shouldn't sink.

That said, it's always a good idea to test these things out yourself.  Take your kayak to a local pond/small lake, paddle out a few yards in your new waders  so that your in a few feet of water (nothing too deep) and roll off and see what happens.  Have someone there to watch you that can help if things don't go well.

Afterwards assess whether you're comfortable enough with the results to risk this happening in the real world.
Does too much water get in?
Can you get back into your kayak okay?

Oh, if you can have someone take some video of the test and post it on youTube for us. 
 
Brian