That's great news Todd. Vince/Tony/Cam are pretty good folks who try to do right for their customers. Unfortunate that it came to them replacing your waders, but hopefully your new PG3's will last a very long time.
I am over-spending my fishing budget by going to the Simms G3 Guide waders, but I'm hoping they'll fit better than my Orvis Silver Label 2's and will last a long time. (also knocking on wood!)
Jean
Waders...
$500 to $700 for waders?
Seems a bit too costly for something which is so prone to ripping. Rather just spend around the $100 mark for something that might not be great, but at the same time if it rips, I could deal with it.
*Edit* Yesterday I picked up my first pair of waders from Lebaron. I picked up the Bare Supra Wader 5. I also picked up a pair of neoprene socks for when i get fins for my float tube, and lastly a pair of the chota abrams wading boots. The total bill was just over $200.
I had never used waders before, and though the water is MORE than warm enough to wet wade, I just had to try them out. I have no complaints as of yet, after reading some of the horror stories above, i'm pleased to say that I they didn't leak.
Word to the wise, I would DEFINITELY try them on if you are thinking about purchasing from there, the tag says a small is from 135-155, I'm 150lbs and though i could put them on, they were wayy too snug. I skipped right over medium and got a large.
My only complaint is it looks like some bad body suit on me!
Seems a bit too costly for something which is so prone to ripping. Rather just spend around the $100 mark for something that might not be great, but at the same time if it rips, I could deal with it.
*Edit* Yesterday I picked up my first pair of waders from Lebaron. I picked up the Bare Supra Wader 5. I also picked up a pair of neoprene socks for when i get fins for my float tube, and lastly a pair of the chota abrams wading boots. The total bill was just over $200.
I had never used waders before, and though the water is MORE than warm enough to wet wade, I just had to try them out. I have no complaints as of yet, after reading some of the horror stories above, i'm pleased to say that I they didn't leak.
Word to the wise, I would DEFINITELY try them on if you are thinking about purchasing from there, the tag says a small is from 135-155, I'm 150lbs and though i could put them on, they were wayy too snug. I skipped right over medium and got a large.
My only complaint is it looks like some bad body suit on me!
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HereMyGo- That's what the forum is about: people expressing opinions and offering suggestions/tips.
Yes it's a lot of money- I'm in the water an average of 2-3 times a week from season opening through to late November and sometimes December (depending on whether there's ice or not). I am willing to spend the money on a really good pair of waders that I forget about once I've put them on. Last thing I want to worry about while I'm wading , are my waders. My current Orvis Silver Label 2's are pretty good, but they are bulky and prone to billowing out like the Michelin Man's legs. The new Simms should fit much better and be more comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. We'll see when they come in to FP&F.
Of course, you don't need to spend that kind of money if that's not your thing. A few of my friends are quite happy and comfortable wearing their Walmart/Canadian Tire rubber waders that cost around the 60$ mark...
Just my opinion.
Jean
Yes it's a lot of money- I'm in the water an average of 2-3 times a week from season opening through to late November and sometimes December (depending on whether there's ice or not). I am willing to spend the money on a really good pair of waders that I forget about once I've put them on. Last thing I want to worry about while I'm wading , are my waders. My current Orvis Silver Label 2's are pretty good, but they are bulky and prone to billowing out like the Michelin Man's legs. The new Simms should fit much better and be more comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. We'll see when they come in to FP&F.
Of course, you don't need to spend that kind of money if that's not your thing. A few of my friends are quite happy and comfortable wearing their Walmart/Canadian Tire rubber waders that cost around the 60$ mark...
Just my opinion.
Jean
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Yes, always try a pair of waders on before you buy them.HereMyGo wrote:Word to the wise, I would DEFINITELY try them on if you are thinking about purchasing from there, the tag says a small is from 135-155, I'm 150lbs and though i could put them on, they were wayy too snug. I skipped right over medium and got a large.
My only complaint is it looks like some bad body suit on me!
As for the fit, this is why some of us spend $400-500 dollars on waders. The higher-end waders have a lot more sizes than just S-M-L-XL. A set of waders that fit properly and aren't baggy will last much longer since leg seams won't be rubbing.
Very good call Salar...This was one reason I was impressed by the neoprene waders I got. Once i got in the water, I found the pressure to squeeze the air pockets up out of the wader and create a thin air gap around between my clothing and the wader so that it gave me a very good seperation in terms of my legs not rubbing together.Salar wrote:Yes, always try a pair of waders on before you buy them.HereMyGo wrote:Word to the wise, I would DEFINITELY try them on if you are thinking about purchasing from there, the tag says a small is from 135-155, I'm 150lbs and though i could put them on, they were wayy too snug. I skipped right over medium and got a large.
My only complaint is it looks like some bad body suit on me!
As for the fit, this is why some of us spend $400-500 dollars on waders. The higher-end waders have a lot more sizes than just S-M-L-XL. A set of waders that fit properly and aren't baggy will last much longer since leg seams won't be rubbing.
I guess I didn't really take into different sizes beeing available, not everyone is the same size as I am so maybe not a great fit for everyone, not to mention maybe some people don't enjoy feeling constricted.
Good points Salar!
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HereMyGo,
Not at all, I apologize if my response came across as anything but informational. I got the same " you spent HOW much on waders?" reaction from my wife
I bought her/us a MadRiver Canoe Adventure 16 to even things out!
Again, sincere apologies if my post came off as anything but informational.,
Jean
Not at all, I apologize if my response came across as anything but informational. I got the same " you spent HOW much on waders?" reaction from my wife
I bought her/us a MadRiver Canoe Adventure 16 to even things out!Again, sincere apologies if my post came off as anything but informational.,
Jean
It didn't at all!!JeanDorais wrote:HereMyGo,
Not at all, I apologize if my response came across as anything but informational. I got the same " you spent HOW much on waders?" reaction from my wife
Again, sincere apologies if my post came off as anything but informational.,
Jean
But beeing new to the boards I don't want to go stepping on anyone toes with my sometimes over the top opinions.
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I was definitely in there on Saturday.
There was someone else in there at the time as well, taller fellow, with shorter dark hair if I recall correctly. However, I think his name was Mitch, because gwright told me I should go ask him about his float tube.
I'm a younger fellow (atlease I hope 26 is still considered younger).
There was someone else in there at the time as well, taller fellow, with shorter dark hair if I recall correctly. However, I think his name was Mitch, because gwright told me I should go ask him about his float tube.
I'm a younger fellow (atlease I hope 26 is still considered younger).