[IveofIone]

:thumb::thumb: Six years ago I had my fill of leaky waders. Models from Cabela's and Orvis were nothing more than a subscription as I had to keep sending them back to be replaced. And always on my nickel. After my 3rd pair of Orvis, the Orvis guy advised me to not buy anymore and buy Simms instead. He gave me credit for what I had already spent on the Orvis waders so I wasn't out very much cash. I bought the cheapest pair of Simms that I could primarily because they were the only models without gravel guards. I don't know if you can even get them like that anymore. Kinda like trying to find a pickup with roll-up windows.

After 6 years and well over 200 outings they have developed their first tiny leak. It is on a seam in the butt, a tiny seep is starting up and it will be easy to fix. The waders look rough, dirty, frayed and just generally well used which they indeed are.

To me they have performed beyond my wildest expectations as no other brand had ever given me over 2 years of leak-free performance before.

It is satisfying to have a piece of gear that you depend on so much be that good for so long. I mince no words about crappy equipment so it is nice to give these waders a big 2 thumbs up.

Ive

 

[Skysoldier]

I did not have it quite so bad I only sent two back to orvis before buying my first Simms, they are now almost 8 yrs old and have been great. I can't see myself using any other brand.

 

[Don Barton]

Another thumbs up for Simms. After well more than 100 days of hard use my first pair of Simms waders began to leak a little. I sent them back to Simms and for a relatively modest amount (which I don't remember) they replaced the feet and sealed all leaks. I don't use these waders too often any more but they work as good as new.

 

[Jacob Mitchell]

Thumbs up from me too!!!! I got a pair of guide waders, fished them hard(over 150 days that year), and due to bushwacking through lots of blackberry bushes they had quite a few leaks. The inside pocket was also starting to tear at the connection to the waders. I sent them in to Simms and they deemed them unrepairable sothey sent me the brand new model guide waders which were a big upgrade for me casue they had the outer pocket also. Been fishing the new ones for over 150 days and they are still holding up well. Simms has great products and awesome customer service.

 

[Fly Boy]

I have the original 5 layer Gortex waders from 13 years ago. They haven't leaked yet. Hope I didn't just jinx them. I either need to fish more or they are the worlds best waders... or both. Maybe they'll go in the Simms museum if I send them back for repair some day.

 

[orangeradish]

I'm either too hard on gear, or unlucky. I walked a hole into my Headwaters in about 8 months. I got an RNA# and will be sending them back this week.