Breathable Wader Review - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

eelman · 06-10-2005, 01:05 PM

I have owned the Simms G3 Gore tex waders now for about a month and fished in them 7 nights a week since, putting them to the test in some brush, a few slips, and fish fins. I have to say I have never been so comfortable in waders ever in my life, so much so that I now put them on at home before I go out and they are like wearing sweat pants, no binding at all and just like having sneakers on and shorts all night absolutly fantastic! I was very skepticl especially at the $425.00 price tag but now that I own them I would never go back! Wearing these things is a treat

I can see now that with a little common sense these things will last, I rinse them at least once a week but, Simms told me I dont have to do that. The gore tex is extremely tough and the best thing is these waders really do breath! I know its alot of cake for a pair of waders but these are worth the money very well built durable product. So this is my best new fishing related purchase by far yet...

reelecstasy · 06-10-2005, 01:24 PM

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especially at the $425.00 price tag

Pete F. · 06-10-2005, 01:48 PM

Boot or stockingfoot?

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

Pete F. · 06-10-2005, 02:41 PM

My Pro guides are weeping just above the boot. I looked at them when I took them off Sunday and it looks to me like it's just above the seam maybe rubbing on the seam of my jeans. I will have to look again, maybe the only cure is a pair of BM pants. Do they come in boring colors?

eelman · 06-10-2005, 03:11 PM

I have the bootfoot, anyway, the foot section is supposed to be made different and the built in brish guard really protects it well, they make the bootfoot of the simms with a patened material that is not all neoprene which is why they hold up? I dont know but these waders are built tough! I am going to start rinsing after everytrip also, It may be a good idea to get that eel slime off once in awhile!

You can certainly balk at the price but I still say if you buy couple of pair of cheapos every season what does that add up to over va few years?

The most important thing! is the comfort, that to me is priceless!! They are the best waders made...........

10-12-2005, 03:54 PM

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I have owned the Simms G3 Gore tex waders now for about a month and fished in them 7 nights a week since, putting them to the test in some brush, a few slips, and fish fins. I have to say I have never been so comfortable in waders ever in my life, so much so that I now put them on at home before I go out and they are like wearing sweat pants, no binding at all and just like having sneakers on and shorts all night absolutly fantastic! I was very skepticl especially at the $425.00 price tag but now that I own them I would never go back! Wearing these things is a treat

I can see now that with a little common sense these things will last, I rinse them at least once a week but, Simms told me I dont have to do that. The gore tex is extremely tough and the best thing is these waders really do breath! I know its alot of cake for a pair of waders but these are worth the money very well built durable product. So this is my best new fishing related purchase by far yet...

I think testing them for only a month tells you nothing of their durability, for that $, I'd like to hear the report after at least a couple years of use. I like my LL Beans, gone all season without an issue at a fraction of that $. Besides, if there was an issue, they'll send me a new pair. Seems kinda senseless to spend that kind of cash on waders when you can get Beans which are just as good at alot less scratch. JMHO>>>

cheferson · 10-12-2005, 04:03 PM

CAll and talk to one of the service reps at simms, i was very impressed after speaking to her yesterday about the warranty, and repair costs. Ive burned through 3 pairs of beans , breathables and neoprenes, last pair didnt even make it 1 1/2 months. ALso simms are American Made, not some shoddy import where some guy putting them together is getting $24 .. a month.

Pete_G · 10-12-2005, 06:11 PM

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CAll and talk to one of the service reps at simms, i was very impressed after speaking to her yesterday about the warranty, and repair costs. Ive burned through 3 pairs of beans , breathables and neoprenes, last pair didnt even make it 1 1/2 months. ALso simms are American Made, not some shoddy import where some guy putting them together is getting $24 .. a month.

If it was Becky you were talking to, she's a sweetheart. And she's pretty cute, too....

cheferson · 10-12-2005, 06:43 PM

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If it was Becky you were talking to, she's a sweetheart. And she's pretty cute, too....

Yeah, she sounded like a hotty

eelman · 10-12-2005, 05:52 PM

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I think testing them for only a month tells you nothing of their durability, for that $, I'd like to hear the report after at least a couple years of use. I like my LL Beans, gone all season without an issue at a fraction of that $. Besides, if there was an issue, they'll send me a new pair. Seems kinda senseless to spend that kind of cash on waders when you can get Beans which are just as good at alot less scratch. JMHO>>>

Your wrong because now I have almost 7 monthes on the simms G3 and they are as good as the day they were baught, beans just dont last. So hopefully this answers the durabilty question, I fish as hard or harder than most and its all around rocks, I dont baby these waders and they are like Iron !!

10-12-2005, 06:40 PM

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Your wrong because now I have almost 7 monthes on the simms G3 and they are as good as the day they were baught, beans just dont last. So hopefully this answers the durabilty question, I fish as hard or harder than most and its all around rocks, I dont baby these waders and they are like Iron !!

I stated my opinion on the experience I have with my Beans, I fish HARD, and I mean Very Hard and they have held up very well. I'm into my 2nd season on the ones I have and am very happy. BTW, I fish 5-7 nights a week 90% of the time on the rocks.

eelman · 10-12-2005, 08:01 PM

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I'm wrong..LOL..
You come across like you think you know it all.....

Usually means you don't know sh$t...
I stated my opinion on the experience I have with my Beans, I fish HARD, and I mean Very Hard and they have held up very well. I'm into my 2nd season on the ones I have and am very happy. BTW, I fish 5-7 nights a week 90% of the time on the rocks.

ya ok, I dont know what I m talking about,

eelman · 10-12-2005, 08:13 PM

I dont know anything.............exept........That my waders are as good as the day I baught them

" I fish hard, very hard" ohhhhhhhhh man give me a break...........ROOKIE