Rated 5 out of 5 by T4hunter great fit
I just received these Helix waders. LL Bean's service was prompt and excellent as usual. I haven't worn them in the field yet, but the fit and finish are just what I wanted. I'm 5' 3' and 140# and the size 8 fit great. I'm especially pleased with the inseam fit. All prior waders inseam and straps were much too long. I can't wait to try them in the flooded timber in Arkansas next month.
December 19, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by IdahoMike Great Product But To Short Of Inseam
Very well made but for anyone 6' tall or taller they will be to short in the inseam. I'm 6' tall and I could not walk in these without strecthing out the legs. I wore these chest waders on 3 hunts and kneeling in them was almost impossiable & I'm sure there is no way I could get in & out of my boat while wearing them. I hated to do it because the waders appear to be very well made but I had no choice but to return them. If LL Bean would make these chest waders in a tall version I would definetly buy another pair. I think anyone from 5'-8" up to 5'-10" would be fine ordering these waders.
November 24, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by CapeCodMike Helix Waders - Good Fit
Was looking for a good pair of dry waders for duck hunting. Looked at all the big names, read many reviews. Settled on the Helix, due to Bean's return policy.
Waders have been in the field now 5 times since last year. I like them so much I bought a pair for my son.
I am 5'8" with a size 10 shoe. I went with the size 12 wader boot. I can walk in them fine and even add a heavy sock. If your going to hunting in 10 degree weather I'd buy the 13's, just to have that much more room to layer your socks.
No leaks, seem to well made, I really like the dry wader. The fit for me was real good. Plenty of room to get up and down.
If you've got the dough. These are worth it.
October 9, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by Go2Guy Disappointing Especially for the Price
Returning due to poor design and quality control problems. I immediately found upon trying on first time that this wader has too short of inseam making any kneeling or crouching very difficult (I am average sized and by no means unusually tall) - a real problem for water fowling! Also, one of the shoulder straps was sewn in upside-down and required the strap to be twisted a half turn to properly meet the buckle - definitely not acceptable in the field.
January 6, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Fowler Could be the best....But way too short
After reading the few reviews, and extensive research (including multiple calls to LL Bean regarding the sizing), I decided to make the investment based on the features & quality despite the majority of the reviews stating that the inseam was far too short. Upon receipt, my fears were confirmed, the inseam was so short that i could not walk forward without stretching the legs completely tight. The inseam was not even close to the numbers which LL Bean published. I wanted to love these waders as they were exactly what I was looking for, and the features and quality were second to none. However, with the inseam issue, there was no way that I would actually be able to hunt using the waders. I had no choice but to return them. LL Bean, I hope you read all of these reviews and take this issue under consideration. PLEASE, PLEASE make a Tall version of this wader, and you will have an unbeatable product.
December 6, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by MJLMAN LL Bean Helix Waders
I was concerned about sizing after reading the 2 previous reviews on the website, and finding very sparse reviews for the product on the web, but the fit is as expected. I am 6'1" 210, ordered a large size 10 and the fit is comfortable. Boot fit is great, inseam is a little small, and a little tight when in a seated or kneeling position, but chest size and room in the legs is ample. I would recommend that LL Bean add an additional couple of inches to the shoulder straps, as mine are maxed out and lacking some room when wearing a shirt and pullover under the waders, which decreases mobility. Overall a great product that comes with a guarantee...now let?s see if they will warranty any repairs as I hunt pretty tough conditions.
November 9, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rake Thanks to the LL product expert suggestion !
My 2 boys & I used these in St Lawrence Val. for ducks - on a beaver dam & in chest high swamp in 30 degree cold.
Kept us dry, easy to walk, put on/take off.
Could have been a little warmer - layering solved issue.
November 2, 2011
Rated 3 out of 5 by JKRUG Too short
Online the size chart indicated that these waders would have an inseam of 37 inches. After ordering online and trying on, they fit like they were arund 32 inches. I ordered a XXL size 13 boot. I really liked the material and the feel, but they need to get their sizes documented correctly on their website. Or just make a tall an option for a little more money.
September 14, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by RedHunter123 Great waders but too short
I love the make and weight of these waders, but the inseam is at least 2 inches shorter than stated in the sizing chart. All of the online forums that have reviews of this product say the same thing, that the waders are great, but they need to be longer to give enough room to sit and maneuver in a duck blind.
January 1, 2011