Depends on how you define "waterproof"

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Depends on how you define "waterproof"
Posted by: Waterbird on Nov-17-12 9:42 AM (EST)

Replies have pointed out that it depends on the age of the material and other factors. Suiram's reply was especially interesting because it mentions the specific structure of the material, which can break down over time.

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Is neoprene really waterproof? - Waterbird - Nov-13-12 8:43 PM
- Pretty sure - rpg51 - Nov-13-12 8:57 PM
  - what about neoprene skirts - rickdoner - Nov-17-12 11:19 AM
- Leaky boots - jerrysmith - Nov-13-12 8:58 PM
  - If you feel it's soaking through along a - g2d - Nov-13-12 9:09 PM
- I had to seal portions of the seams ... - guideboatguy - Nov-13-12 11:59 PM
- seal the seams - nermal - Nov-14-12 8:53 AM
  - Same with gloves - Jaybabina - Nov-14-12 9:18 AM
- Typical for you ! - Roanguy - Nov-14-12 9:06 AM
  - I've had my Chotas for years and they - string - Nov-14-12 11:05 AM
  - Maybe he has... - kayamedic - Nov-14-12 11:25 AM
    - Good point KM. I am fortunate to live - string - Nov-15-12 11:20 PM
      - String, I probably dig mine out - sissy103 - Nov-16-12 7:41 AM
  - I have used them for several years - Waterbird - Nov-24-12 9:05 PM
- leak - magooch - Nov-14-12 12:22 PM
- Compression failure - goobs - Nov-14-12 2:08 PM
  - Well, not "all" neoprene footwear - guideboatguy - Nov-14-12 3:20 PM
- neoprene - suiram - Nov-14-12 3:24 PM
- Yes, neoprene is waterproof - pikabike - Nov-15-12 12:08 AM
  - Yes, but ... - Dr_Disco - Nov-16-12 12:18 AM
- Interesting range of replies - Waterbird - Nov-16-12 7:11 PM
  - Hmm... - guideboatguy - Nov-16-12 7:46 PM
    - Depends on the application - Dr_Disco - Nov-16-12 9:37 PM
    - Depends on how you define "waterproof" - Waterbird - Nov-17-12 9:42 AM
  - holes from stitching are not waterproof - paddlemore - Nov-16-12 9:44 PM
  - It also depends on the thickness - bnystrom - Nov-17-12 9:01 AM
- My waders are neoprene & waterproof - FrankNC - Nov-17-12 11:22 PM
- Yes - LeeG - Nov-18-12 1:06 PM
- here's a dumb question from me: - slushpaddler - Nov-27-12 12:27 PM
  - Facing - mintjulep - Nov-27-12 12:47 PM
    - thank you, from the physics-challenged - slushpaddler - Nov-27-12 3:36 PM