my leaky crotch (waders that is)

[jgib01]

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.

[Otiswag1]

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

[Dangus]

What kind of breathable material is it?

[ÜberFly]

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!! 

[jgib01]

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"

[BurningChrome]

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.

 

[Dangus]

Ya, that’s what I heard...

 

 

[jgib01]

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).

[Conor]

Pull them inside out. Go into a completely dark room with a good flashlight inside them. Circle light spots with a sharpie. 

[jgib01]

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.