I have nylon waders that recently tore and I used Tear-aid to patch them up. It did a good job the only problem is that my tear was right along the seam and made it difficult to really get everything; it slowed the leak by 97% though. I also found this posting on a forum that recommends various methods: http://www.trapperman.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=488362
I also came across this site as well: http://www.trails.com/how_894_repair-neoprene.html I hope these can get you started in the right track. I recommend the Tear-Aid though. Zuri K. -----Original Message----- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:ecolo...@listserv.umd.edu] On Behalf Of Dr. Erika Iyengar Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 1:54 PM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: [ECOLOG-L] help--waterproofing hip boots Hello! I am hoping someone can recommend a way to waterproof leaking hip boots. I bought a number of pairs of crushed neoprene Proline hip boots for stream work for my classes. After two years of infrequent use (and good storage), the crushed neoprene is leaking. It is not the result of cracked seams or holes--all of the boots are leaking from everywhere the crushed neoprene exists. I have tried to use regular hiking boot waterproofing spray, but it was useless. Anyone else have a suggestion? I can't bring myself to throw out 12 pairs of (expensive) boots, but if they leak, they are useless. (Funny, my student object to using leaky boots in February in Pennsylvania streams. I don't know why. . .). I also wanted to give others a heads up about these boots--I would not recommend them to anyone. Here, the cheaper boots would have been better (and are what I now have). I called Forestry Suppliers about them, but the warranty is one year, and they had no suggestions for ways to fix the problem. They said it sounded like faulty crushing of the neoprene--but that does me no good. So much for "deluxe, insulated, with thinsulate." Thanks for any suggestions, Erika Iyengar iyen...@muhlenberg.edu Biology Dept, Muhlenberg College
