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09-01-2006, 08:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Westwood, MA
Posts: 116
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Need advice about Breathable Stockingfoot Waders
Anybody have any experience with Simms (top of the line) Model G3 Guide waders (made with Gore-Tex and cost about $ 425.00) in the surf? For the past 5 years I've been wearing a pair of Cabela's (top of the line) Guidewear waders (also made with Gore Tex) that sell for $ 279.00 (currently on sale for $ 239.00). My Cabela's waders have developed a leak in one of the neoprene stockingfeet and I want to buy a new pair of waders (and repair/keep the 5 year old Cabela's waders for back-up).
Are the Simms waders that much better than the Cabela's waders for surf use (occasional jetty fishing, too)? The Simms waders feel thicker (I'm sure they are) but both waders are made using Gore Tex and appear similar in construction.
Any input/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, guys.
Bill
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09-01-2006, 09:25 PM
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Registered Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: east coast
Posts: 8,592
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I''m happy with the $275? simms as they fit well, and have had no problem with them over the years. Orvis is a different story. Anything over $250 is going to give you good wear on the sand, so then it becomes the fit and warranty. Leaks happen, but simms are made in the US of A have a larger choice in sizes for bigger guys,and stand by their products.  |
" Choose Life "
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09-02-2006, 01:28 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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The G3's may be overkill for beach use, unless you spend a lot of time on your knees praying for fish........or get into rocks from time to time.
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09-02-2006, 03:13 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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I bought LL beans for under 200 and they are great. Boots will cost you another 80-90 but they are guarenteed for ever
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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09-02-2006, 03:22 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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I've just recently gone from bullet proof Gralite (15yrs.in rocks) to Simms G3...Feels like I'm fishing in my PJ's.. first pair of waders like this .. they feel whimpy ,, like made for stream fishing .. Time will tell.. I'm loaded so I don't care .  $$$$$$$$ |
Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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09-02-2006, 04:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
Posts: 4,547
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I bought a pair of Simms River Tek waders this year and couldn't be happier with them. Like Justplugit said, their size chart is great. I bought the XL king (size) and they fit like sweat pants. (nice and comfortable) My favorite part about them is the feet. (I have stockingfoot waders) Simms doesn't use a generic foot. They make them right and left.
These were 275. They also can be used as waist high waders by folding the top into the waistband. (designed that way)
MADE IN USA sold me too. "Spend it where you make it"
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