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Welcome aboard!

Thanks for watching! I'm so ready too... I'm takin a little road trip next week!

I had to psych myself up for the big cut! HAHA! Glad you enjoy. Thanks!

I've done that too, and it did work once for me. But 2 other times I took mine to the tire shop and the patch didn't hold (both times banded brand). It's the same reason I stated in the video- because boots aren't all made of the same materials. If they are made of high quality rubber then you have a much easier time finding things that will work.

Appreciate it, Matt!

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But it’s the white.

the 5200 black is not a fast cure... it takes 7 days to cure... that's always been the issue with that product, and why it's not really been viable for waders. Your suggestion would be good to try. I haven't ever had an issue with the adhesive pulling apart, but it really wouldn't take much more effort to try it... especially for a boot repair!

Their products and the customer service is trash

I want to like Flex Seal, but I’ve tried it on a ton of stuff (not just waders) and I’m 0 for a ton on it being successful. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Same with my rogers that I paid 900 dollars less for.

@@Firefighter_303 I ordered 3 different pair of Rogers-my first preference, but they did not fit me.

I had a pair of tidewe that lasted me two seasons before getting a hole. Came with a patch kit so it wasn't a problem.

Not in fast cure. The 5200 black is a 7 day cure time. Ain’t nobody got time for that!

@@SurvivingDuckSeason 7 days... wow,, yup don't have time for that!!!

Works bad ass I used it on my old neoprene then I went breathable

The only 5200 black I have ever seen is not a fast cure. It takes 7 days.

You are correct.

I have not. It's not been necessary to use with the 5200, so I would think the same for the 4000UV. On the other hand, there's no reason not to try it.

@@SurvivingDuckSeason the only time it might be necessary would be on a big tear or a melted hole from a heater, fire, etc. Does the 4000 hold up as well on the ankles and feet as on the uppers?

@@woodduck635 I've not used it on the boot part of the wader. I know the 5200 does perfectly.

It doesn't say on the package, but I've also experienced the same with 5200, so I just put a nail in the end. I pull it out with pliers when I need to use it again. I've gotten 3 or 4 uses of the 5200 in that manor. It did eventually solidify, though. I did not do that with my 4000. I just checked and you can still squeeze it out- from 3 days ago.

Put them in the refrigerator immediately after use. It will last for years

LOL It's common knowledge of their problems, and yet people still buy. The overwhelming negative comments have been rampant on social media for years, so I doubt I'll hurt them too much.

Great idea!

Whoops!!

Use PL premium. Comes in a caulk gun tube. Bout $8-9

Use Rubber monkey grip cement first scratch area with sandpaper lightly apply rubber cement on boot and Make Patch from Old waders neoprene apply glue let it dry for 10 minutes and put together it will be ready overnight

@@mikhailogorodnik164 sounds like a lot of work. PL premium all ya gotta do is clean the hole area and apply the PL, good as new overnight

I personally have not tried the 4000 on the boot. I have used the 5200 on the boot and it works fantastic... but it's white!

Their Breathable waders are insulated in the boot, but not in the upper.

@@SurvivingDuckSeason do you think they will come out with some that are.

You would have to talk to the company, High N Dry.

I’ve always found that if you get one size larger you’ll be fine. You want to be able to layer under your waders. The inseam doesn’t really matter. They’ll be a bit baggy and that’s fine.

Try Roger's tough man 2 in 1 breathables. I'm about the same size. Size 9 fits. I'm regular and you are stout. Try that

Unfortunately is't not a fast cure. It takes 7 days, which is why we always used the white.

@@SurvivingDuckSeason it’s made for under waterlines on boats we have put it on wet on boat still holds water

@@stephensimmons5397 yep it’s the same as the white.

Yes they do, but it takes a week for it to fully cure.

@@SurvivingDuckSeason 3m website says 2 days to fully cure.

I'm actually working on a series about the topic. There are many different levels of mindset in waterfowling. There are certainly those who have a love and passion for it, who've adopted it as a lifestyle... but there are some who take it to a completely different level. Those are "the obsessed".

Surviving Duck Season I guess I’m one of the obsessed, I got bored at the house and wanted a nice wood call so I ordered some cocabola wood and built my own. Now I’m selling them🤙🏼

But not in fast cure.

Actually (as I do with all my videos) I went above and beyond what was necessary to provide accurate information for my viewers. My product review videos include my personal opinion of my honest experience with the product... and how it should relate in my viewers best interest. For a few years I have been looking for an alternative to white 5200 fast cure. They do make black, as well as tan (which is really pinkish), however they are NOT fast cure. They are the regular cure time of 5-7 days. While that may be adequate for some people, the majority of wader repairs are needed within a day. So for my purposes and for the majority of hunters, fast cure is important. I had a conversation with the High N Dry people to ask if they knew of any other options- since they work in the business. They told me they had be in contact with 3M to work with them in developing a tinted fast cure 5200, and that the research I had done was accurate. However, It turned out being far too expensive for them to create a fast cure black, brown etc... but the rep with 3M suggested using 4000 UV fast cure in black. For the purposes of wader repair it would be perfect. Unfortunately 3M distributes it in large dispensers which are very expensive. They did have a small quantity of 3 oz tubes they made available for sale to High N Dry which is the product they are offering. It may seem expensive to you, but there are multiple other products on the market for wader repair that are similarly priced that don't actually work.... 4000 UV does work. You can certainly use 5200 fast cure in white or the standard cure if you're able to wait a week to use your waders. But as I stated in my video, I was interested in finding a better alternative to 5200 fast cure in something other than white. As part of my research, I looked for other distributers offering the 4000 UV fast cure black, but none have any available in 3 oz... except from HND. I even looked the day I uploaded the video to make sure. So as you can see, the information I provided is accurate and is in the best interest of my viewers. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to set the record straight.

Great point! I sit down in my breathables and it's like wearing a trash bag. Breath? Right. 😅