Orvis Pro Guide2 Waders. Opinions?

I need to purchase a pair of waders. The Orvis Pro Guide2 Waders are
on sale for $189 - normal price is $289 -- (and I have another $35
off). So, $154. They seem to be well made. Does anyone own them and
can you offer your impressions? Are there suggestions for a better
wader in that price range? For example, anything better at Cabela's?

Thanks in advance.

Ross

On 26 Apr 2006 17:57:04 -0700, wrote:

I need to purchase a pair of waders. The Orvis Pro Guide2 Waders are
on sale for $189 - normal price is $289 -- (and I have another $35
off). So, $154. They seem to be well made. Does anyone own them and
can you offer your impressions? Are there suggestions for a better
wader in that price range? For example, anything better at Cabela's?

I've had a number of Orvis waders over the years. All of them leaked
sooner or later. In those days Orvis had a replacement guarantee - no
problem; if you had a leak or tear, they would replace the waders. I
don't believe it is that way anymore.

I'm now using Simms and they are the best I've ever had. I have the
Guide pair. Good fit, wear like stainless steel, and lots of good
features like reinforced knees and bottom, fleece lined pockets to
warm your hands during cold weather, inside and outside pocket to
store stuff, built in gravel guards, and a good set of suspenders.
I've also used Pantagonia waders which I also liked. However, Simms
is #1 in my book. Boots? Try the Chotas and you'll never go to
another boot. Easy on/off with elastic laces. I struggled for years
trying to get my boots off and on. Not anymore with the Chotas. And
if you buy the studded ones, the studs are removable. They are the
most comfortable boot I've tried in 20 years.

Dave

I heard from a buddy that guides and works the pro shop for a club to not
purchase these. He said the shop returned the waders they had received,
because they all leaked. Apparently they were assembled in a different
factory this year, and many of them were put together with the layers
running parallel so they are not water tight. His words, not mine.

I just went with the Simms as well, a little bit more expensive but so far I
really enjoy them.

The Simms Guide look great, more money than I want to spend.

Any comments about Simms RiverTeck, Lightweight Stockingfoot or
Stockingfoot waders?

Ross

typed:
The Simms Guide look great, more money than I want to spend.

Any comments about Simms RiverTeck, Lightweight Stockingfoot or
Stockingfoot waders?

I've been using the Simms Freestone stockingfoot waders for several years
and have been very satisfied. I had a leak in them the first year, but that
was due to a user-error toenail-with-short-boots incident that is far too
embarrassing to discuss here. These guys are merciless - they'll tease you
until you cry.
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TL,
Tim
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officiousintermeddler wrote ...
The Simms Guide look great, more money than I want to spend.

Any comments about Simms RiverTeck, Lightweight Stockingfoot or
Stockingfoot waders?

Ross

I'm about two years into a pair of Simms Freestone waders. Love 'em. No
leaks (knocking on wood), no issues.

Dan

I have had Pro Guide 2's for two full seasons now, and fish in them about 20
days a year. I'm typically a bit rough on gear, although 20 days use per
year isn't what I would consider a lot. They have held up very nicely, and I
really like several of the features. The hand warmer pocket is really nice,
the tippet spool pocket is perfect for a camera (in a plastic bag), the
suspenders are comforatble and easy to use, and the ergonomic booties
actually fit. I have not had any seam leaks. I did have a small leak due to
them getting dirtier than I should have let them, and when I knelt in the
river, a bit of moisture passed through and dampened my wader pants. My only
problem has been sizing. I bought large / short, which, according to the
sizing chart, was a perfect fit for my height and weight. Unfortunately,
they are a little short in the inseam, and I have a hard time lifting my leg
high enough to get over some logs, or scramble up a stream bank. Next time,
I think I would do a bit more trial fitting first.

HTH,

Jim Ray
wrote in message
oups.com...
I need to purchase a pair of waders. The Orvis Pro Guide2 Waders are
on sale for $189 - normal price is $289 -- (and I have another $35
off). So, $154. They seem to be well made. Does anyone own them and
can you offer your impressions? Are there suggestions for a better
wader in that price range? For example, anything better at Cabela's?

Thanks in advance.

Ross

On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 08:49:11 -0400, "jimbo" wrote:

I have had Pro Guide 2's for two full seasons now, and fish in them about 20
days a year. I'm typically a bit rough on gear, although 20 days use per
year isn't what I would consider a lot. They have held up very nicely, and I
really like several of the features. The hand warmer pocket is really nice,
the tippet spool pocket is perfect for a camera (in a plastic bag), the
suspenders are comforatble and easy to use, and the ergonomic booties
actually fit. I have not had any seam leaks. I did have a small leak due to
them getting dirtier than I should have let them, and when I knelt in the
river, a bit of moisture passed through and dampened my wader pants. My only
problem has been sizing. I bought large / short, which, according to the
sizing chart, was a perfect fit for my height and weight. Unfortunately,
they are a little short in the inseam, and I have a hard time lifting my leg
high enough to get over some logs, or scramble up a stream bank. Next time,
I think I would do a bit more trial fitting first.


Thats interesting. I bought a pair of Orvis Enduras a few days ago.(My
6 year old pair of non breathable lightweights finally wore out, a
hole in the heel of the neoprene booties.) I also bought the
large/shorts and I also find them to be a little tighter in the inseam
than I'm used to. I don't think it'll be a big problem and since most
waders wear out in the crotch from loose cloth rubbing together it may
actually make them last longer. But according to the chart they should
have fit me perfectly.

g.c.






HTH,

Jim Ray
wrote in message
roups.com...
I need to purchase a pair of waders. The Orvis Pro Guide2 Waders are
on sale for $189 - normal price is $289 -- (and I have another $35
off). So, $154. They seem to be well made. Does anyone own them and
can you offer your impressions? Are there suggestions for a better
wader in that price range? For example, anything better at Cabela's?

Thanks in advance.

Ross

wrote in message
oups.com...
I need to purchase a pair of waders. The Orvis Pro Guide2 Waders are
on sale for $189 - normal price is $289 -- (and I have another $35
off). So, $154. They seem to be well made. Does anyone own them and
can you offer your impressions? Are there suggestions for a better
wader in that price range? For example, anything better at Cabela's?

Thanks in advance.

Ross



My experience leads to me say .... avoid Cabela's waders

My experience also leads me to say ... avoid Orvis waders

Both companies are good about replacing failed products but that don't keep
your butt dry

I'm currently using Dan Bailey waders, have two full seasons on a pair (
probably near 150 days ) and no problems ... they are around $200 if I
remember right ...