We produce a range of soles, each designed for a specific purpose:
The Cleated sole, is most suitable for general use on sand, mud, shingle etc.
The Combi-Sole incorporates a Felt-Sole & Deep Cleated Heel. This is unique and the heavy-duty heel digs in on wet grass or muddy banks, whilst the Felt-sole gives unsurpassed grip on rocks etc in the fastest of rivers. Trials have shown that there is no loss of grip in the river by not having a felt-heel, if unsure of your footing, you naturally transfer the weight to the balls of your feet - where you need and find the grip!
The Spike Soles on our Granite Neoprene Waders grip on literally any surface.
For additional grip our Screw in Studs can be added to the heels of Felt-Sole or Cleated sole waders.
Wader Care
All Snowbee Waders are made from synthetic materials, which are not susceptible to cracking or perishing, like the old rubber waders were. The sun will however degrade synthetic materials, so it is recommended that waders are stored out of direct sunlight. Creasing whilst unsightly does not adversely affect the performance of waders and the best way of avoiding this is to hang the waders upside down in a Snowbee Wader Rack.
After use in Saltwater, or brackish water, the waders should always be washed down with fresh water and felt soles should always be hosed off well with fresh water, after every fishing trip, to remove mud deposits. Without this, the soles will become hard, wear faster, be less effective and cause the soles to become rigid and peel off.
Vapour-Tec®
Snowbee Vapour-Tec® is a true outdoor fabric. The key to its enhanced performance and unmatched comfort is in the advanced TPU microporous laminate. TPU is a Hydrophilic membrane, the structure of which allows moisture to be wicked away from the body and transferred through the fabric to the outside in the evaporated state. The micro-pores in the TPU laminate are large enough to allow moisture vapour (perspiration) out, but far too small to allow water molecules in, making the fabric totally waterproof.
This breathable membrane is laminated to a tough outer shell, combining softness with strength and wind-resistance. As you warm up inside the garment, the air inside becomes hot and humid, relative to that outside. This raises the vapour pressure inside which forces moisture, in the form of perspiration and condensation, through the PU Breathable membrane, leaving you cool and dry all day long.
Breathable Waders
Before you buy, the MOST important factor to consider is the material specification. Not all Breathable
materials are the same.
The performance of Breathable materials, is measured in 2 ways.
Breathability – measured in grams of moisture which can pass through the material per m2 per 24 hrs. Snowbee Breathable Wader material can transfer a minimum of 3000 g/m2/24 hrs.
Waterproofness – measured as the hydrostatic water pressure the material can withstand – given as the “head” of water, in mm. Many manufacturers are using inferior materials, waterproof to a hydrostatic pressure of only 7000mm. Snowbee, use only the best materials available, able to withstand a hydrostatic pressure of up to 20,000mm.
Put quite simply..... our waders are nearly three times more waterproof!
The same applies to our Jackets & Trousers. Most manufacturers use material with a hydrostatic pressure rating of only 3,000mm. Ours range from 5,000mm on the packable model, through an impressive 8,000mm on the Classic, to a class leading 15,000mm on the XS model, with breathability of 3000 g/m2/24 hrs on the packables, to 4,000 g/m2/24 hrs on all the other models.
The Snowbee Layering System is designed to keep you comfortable in all weather; Cool and Dry in hot, humid conditions or Warm and Dry in cold, wet conditions.
These two opposites pose different problems for the material
technologist. Staying dry, is not just about keeping the rain out. It is also important to wick moisture quickly away from the skin to avoid evaporation, which lowers body core temperature. By using combinations of a high wicking inner-layer and fleece mid-layer, it is possible to keep both warm and dry just about anywhere.
The hi-tech outer shells of our ranges of breathable clothing and waders, incorporate our own VAPOUR-TEC® technology, keeping out rain and protecting the inner layers from chilling winds, whilst allowing the free transfer of moisture out through the breathable membrane.
