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whats the better thickness for neoprene waders, 3.5mm or 5mm? I will be using them for early season teal hunting through late january ducks. Im wondering if 3.5mm would puncture easier than 5mm. i also know 3.5mm is more flexible than 5.mm, but also 5mm insulates better than 3.5mm so what do you think?
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Well depends on where you are, how warm you want to be, and how much moving around you're really going to be doing. I'd probably go with 5mm myself. What little you'd lose in flexibility you'd be more than thankful for in warmth. The 5mm will be the warmest like you said so ultimately it comes down to how warm you think you'll be or how cool you can stand to be.
I don't think you'll have to worry about punctures either, if you get something sharp enough to cut through 3.5 it will probably cut through the 5.
The 5mm is all I ever use and sometimes it is mighty sweaty in them. However it sure is nice when there is ice on the water and a cold wind blowing. Can mean the difference in having to quit 'cause you're just too cold and being able to hunt all day.
JD i hunt in eastern kansas and western missouri
I'd probably still stick with the 5mm then, it gets plenty cold enough when your damp and sitting around waiting on some ducks.
Have worn plenty of both and have never noticed a difference. Both are equally prone to briers and other objects of the pointy nature.
In north Alabama it gets colder than you think, but I have been happy with 3.5mm, just make sure you get enough insulation in the boots. Standing on ice will get your feet cold in a hurry.
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Well depends on where you are, how warm you want to be, and how much moving around you're really going to be doing. I'd probably go with 5mm myself. What little you'd lose in flexibility you'd be more than thankful for in warmth. The 5mm will be the warmest like you said so ultimately it comes down to how warm you think you'll be or how cool you can stand to be.
I don't think you'll have to worry about punctures either, if you get something sharp enough to cut through 3.5 it will probably cut through the 5.
The 5mm is all I ever use and sometimes it is mighty sweaty in them. However it sure is nice when there is ice on the water and a cold wind blowing. Can mean the difference in having to quit 'cause you're just too cold and being able to hunt all day.
JD i hunt in eastern kansas and western missouri
I'd probably still stick with the 5mm then, it gets plenty cold enough when your damp and sitting around waiting on some ducks.
Have worn plenty of both and have never noticed a difference. Both are equally prone to briers and other objects of the pointy nature.
In north Alabama it gets colder than you think, but I have been happy with 3.5mm, just make sure you get enough insulation in the boots. Standing on ice will get your feet cold in a hurry.
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