Forums46
Topics537,000
Posts9,719,323
Members86,987
|
Most Online25,604 Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
Banded brand waders
#7661548
11/14/19 11:52 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 336
Brian C.
OP
Bird Dog
|
OP
Bird Dog
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 336 |
Just curious if anyone has any experience with these waders. I'm considering investing in a pair of the Redzone 2.0 but wanted see what's y'all opinions? I like the fact they "look" heavy duty. I've always bought cheap wade s my whole life and if I run and gun hard I'm buying a new pair every 3-5 years after they've been sealed up so many times I'm putting patches on patches lol. I really do try to take care of them. Seems impossible to stay clear of briars in the dark. Also does anyone have any ideas of a sturdy brand for brush? I remember Nite light made some for coon hunting that were bad boyz. Appreciate it!
God Bless Texas!!! Godspeed our Military!
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7661779
11/14/19 04:09 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 5
dink93
Green Horn
|
Green Horn
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 5 |
I have a pair of banded redzone waders and they started leaking real bad after only 1 season. Luckily they were still under warranty and were replaced, but spending that much money on a pair of waders I would expect them to last longer. I personally wont be buying another pair, but maybe others have had different experiences.
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7661797
11/14/19 04:20 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 9,154
KWood_TSU
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 9,154 |
I'm just gonna leave this here
Amat Victoria Curam - Victory Loves Preparation
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7661821
11/14/19 04:31 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 9,154
KWood_TSU
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 9,154 |
In all seriousness, I haven't heard good things about Banded waders. I've heard Drake quality has gone downhill too. A lot of people swear by the Sitka's because they are comfortable and have a lifetime warranty. I have these, the uninsulated breathable, don't care for only a one year warranty, but they did alright last year. I wish they had a touch longer inseam, I think, because I can't get a full bend of the knee. https://www.gatorwaders.com/collections/hunt-waders-bibs
Amat Victoria Curam - Victory Loves Preparation
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7661856
11/14/19 04:49 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 18,545
ducknbass
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 18,545 |
Got a couple buddies that use them all I can say is they have a good warranty policy and it gets used.
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7661972
11/14/19 06:18 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 172
wacoducks
Woodsman
|
Woodsman
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 172 |
Heard bad things about banded waders, might be worth looking into academy branded waders they have a lifetime no question asked warranty on all their products, from what I have heard.
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7662020
11/14/19 07:24 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3,015
huck18
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3,015 |
Get some breathables. You can thank me later.
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7662028
11/14/19 07:34 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 87
Avian Assassins
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 87 |
I also don't have any experience with banded waders either but, that's by choice.
A buddy has a pair right now because he got them on clearance. Absolutely hates them. That's all I've heard of them too
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: wacoducks]
#7662056
11/14/19 08:12 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 19,159
Judd
#1 Creedmoor Fan
|
#1 Creedmoor Fan
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 19,159 |
Heard bad things about banded waders, might be worth looking into academy branded waders they have a lifetime no question asked warranty on all their products, from what I have heard. Academy's policy slowly has been changed since it was purchased from the family and a private equity owns them.
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7662156
11/14/19 09:59 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 12,331
Duck_Hunter
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 12,331 |
I have gator waders. I like the features and they’re the most comfortable waders I’ve ever worn. They’re on their third season. I got the insulated breathables.
I just turned it on . I was looking bird dogs in the butt this morning.
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7662217
11/14/19 11:20 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,112
BarneyWho
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,112 |
Very well thought out waders. Can tell it was designed by a duck hunter. However, mine leaked. They were replaced under warranty. I haven't taken the new pair out of the box yet to see how they hold up.
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7662253
11/15/19 12:04 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 694
Windrider
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 694 |
Got a pair on their second season. I’m probably going to buy the Simms boot foot guide waders next time.
Simms has a long and excellent reputation in the fly fishing world.
Thought for the day: Ducks were almost hunted to extinction long before camo was invented.
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7662823
11/15/19 03:55 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 391
Pintail711
Bird Dog
|
Bird Dog
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 391 |
Worst waders ever made. I bought gator waders this year and they’re good so far.
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7662842
11/15/19 04:12 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 679
Sinkey
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 679 |
Ive been wearing Banded brand waders for 5 years. Love them and never has a tear what so ever.
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Judd]
#7662867
11/15/19 04:34 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 172
wacoducks
Woodsman
|
Woodsman
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 172 |
Heard bad things about banded waders, might be worth looking into academy branded waders they have a lifetime no question asked warranty on all their products, from what I have heard. Academy's policy slowly has been changed since it was purchased from the family and a private equity owns them. What has changed with their policy?
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7663070
11/15/19 08:13 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 392
js4242
Bird Dog
|
Bird Dog
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 392 |
Simms - You will pay for them, but they are fantastic and customer service is said to be great. I've never had to use it. Got tired of returning Academy and having leaks at the worst times. I have the G3 breathable (5 years) with flat sneaker boots (3 years).
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: wacoducks]
#7663073
11/15/19 08:17 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,804
mohunter
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,804 |
Heard bad things about banded waders, might be worth looking into academy branded waders they have a lifetime no question asked warranty on all their products, from what I have heard. Academy's policy slowly has been changed since it was purchased from the family and a private equity owns them. What has changed with their policy? 30 day return policy on waders only now, its BS!
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7670837
11/24/19 01:56 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 324
Deputy T
Bird Dog
|
Bird Dog
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 324 |
Every single pair of Banded waders I have owned have leaked.
In God we trust, All others I run through TCIC/NCIC
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7670963
11/24/19 11:47 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 336
Brian C.
OP
Bird Dog
|
OP
Bird Dog
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 336 |
Well I seem to see a pattern developing. I certainly appreciate the insight! Always good to put questionable information before the THF jury. Cheers gents!
God Bless Texas!!! Godspeed our Military!
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Duck_Hunter]
#7671150
11/24/19 05:21 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,037
Greekangler
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,037 |
Talked to Mack’s PW- less than 5% of Black label Banded breathables come back- 100% of those were punctures.
All breathables stink- Unfortunately Cabela’s has change their policy I can probably swap the same y pair off every year for five or six years I’ve got a couple pairs of neoprene had a pair of redheads for nearly 30 years easy repair leaks
Try Rogers tough man uninsulated. Can’t get myself to spend 1000 bucks on Sitka- warranty is good but will cost u money for each repair. Toughman got the xtra material on knees shins and butt to protect from punctures. The problem is seams will always fail eventually
I would look for any brand that uses glue instead of thread believe Hodgman has the same process
Take a kid Huntin
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7671532
11/25/19 02:34 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 94
MikeOH
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 94 |
I bought the breathable RedZones last year and they developed leaks. Sent them back in September and they replaced them with the new 2.0 model. I’ve only used them twice so far but they feel and look like a much better product. I like them but need to see if they last. I think They have a 2 year warranty now. I’m sure Sitka are better but just can’t bring myself to pay that much.
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7678560
12/03/19 02:18 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 106
Team Fat Sack
Woodsman
|
Woodsman
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 106 |
Shocking the amount of bad reviews on the banded waders. I got some for Christmas right after the breathable came out and hated the way they fit. Traded them in for the Drake breathable which I loved.....BUT after 3 years of not hunting very hard, they now leak. I think I may just start buying cheap ones and replace them every year. They all suck.
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Team Fat Sack]
#7679096
12/04/19 12:22 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,037
Greekangler
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,037 |
Shocking the amount of bad reviews on the banded waders. I got some for Christmas right after the breathable came out and hated the way they fit. Traded them in for the Drake breathable which I loved.....BUT after 3 years of not hunting very hard, they now leak. I think I may just start buying cheap ones and replace them every year. They all suck. I was going to throw out a pair Cabela’s I’ve swapped three times took back give me a gift card I was completely shocked if you find the right people at the counter and you’re nice and courteous to them they’ll swap them but the Cabela’s are probably as bad as any I’ve ever had Outside of the black label and potentially the newsitkas they probably do all suck- The Rogers tough man that Are reinforced are about as good as I’ve seen for a couple hundred bucks
Take a kid Huntin
|
|
|
Re: Banded brand waders
[Re: Brian C.]
#7679210
12/04/19 02:30 AM
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 18,545
ducknbass
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 18,545 |
Ill add there are no "cheap" waders anymore. None that will last a season. 3 seasons of use before a leak is pretty danged good
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, TreeBass, txcornhusker
|