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JoeP · 06-10-2005, 01:58 PM

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I used the Orvis Pro Guide for a year or 2 -- they leaked at the neoprene foot seam. I have used the LL Bean Wicked Tough Gore Tex waders for the past year or so -- Three pairs leaked at the neoprene foot seam.

I finally did what you did and I bought a pair of the G3 waders. Just got them this week. I hope they will be better. I rinse my waders off after every time I wear them.

One thing to note that probably makes the Simms better than the others -- Simms is the only one made in the USA still (the Orvis and Bean are made overseas, probably making them cost less but leak more).

I will say however that the LL Bean warranty/customer service is second to none -- full refund no questions asked each time.

Joe

06-10-2005, 01:58 PM	#1
JoeP Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RI Posts: 429	#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&- I used the Orvis Pro Guide for a year or 2 -- they leaked at the neoprene foot seam. I have used the LL Bean Wicked Tough Gore Tex waders for the past year or so -- Three pairs leaked at the neoprene foot seam. I finally did what you did and I bought a pair of the G3 waders. Just got them this week. I hope they will be better. I rinse my waders off after every time I wear them. One thing to note that probably makes the Simms better than the others -- Simms is the only one made in the USA still (the Orvis and Bean are made overseas, probably making them cost less but leak more). I will say however that the LL Bean warranty/customer service is second to none -- full refund no questions asked each time. Joe