re: Can you actually drown in waders?

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Pretty sure you can jump in a pool with waders on and you will float. Is it the waders or is it panicking?

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If you're conscious they make a pretty good PFD...don't ask how I know but suffice to say I aint what one would call graceful under the best of conditions but toss in an icy job boat deck and get the video camera cause something recordable is liable to ensue...

Many people think they will drag you down but they weigh the same in the water as they do on land even when full...they do trap air though which can make them pretty bouyant. If you pull your knees to your chest they will float very well but you gotta figh to keep upright because they will try to turn you arse over tea kettle. Just everybody who has ever worn them knows that they are heavy as hell as you emerge from the water though....