jgib01 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 What's the best way to locate a leak in the crotch area of your breathable waders? I've successfully done the inside-out/water thing for the legs, but think that would be a struggle to do well with the upper parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otiswag1 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I turned mine inside out, rubbed dish soap all over them and inserted a leaf blower as I held the top tight around the blower shaft. Bubbles right away, just go easy with the blower as you don't want to,damage any seams. Hope this helps 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 What kind of breathable material is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Jason, don't worry about it, now you get pee in your waders and not have to drop your waders nor spend money on some zip fronts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgib01 Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Bron said: What kind of breathable material is it? They are the Orvis Encounters. "Outer shell: 100% nylon. Laminate: 100% polyurethane. Liner: 100% nylon" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningChrome Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 9 hours ago, Bron said: What kind of breathable material is it? Does the rubbing alcohol trick only work on Gore-Tex? I'm guessing that's what you were getting at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Ya, that’s what I heard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgib01 Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 In the midst of his pee jokes, Uber suggested I try the alcohol method too, though the question about them not being real Gore-Tex did come up. I will try it out and see if it works... worth a shot. Borrowing a leaf blower is my backup plan (who needs a leaf blower in Lethbridge... the leaves all end up in Coaldale eventually anyway). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Pull them inside out. Go into a completely dark room with a good flashlight inside them. Circle light spots with a sharpie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgib01 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Tried it all, and nothing seemed to reveal where my slow leak is happening. I had previously repaired what looked like a flaw in the material, so put on ample Aquaseal over that area again. On Monday I did remain dry, but wasn't often in very deep water so not entirely sure if that solved it. I may have to wait until spring and deeper water to see if it really worked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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