New Waders

Kevin Vang wrote:
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Hart, you were behaving almost like a civilized member
of polite society for a while. I think it might be time
to put a fresh layer of aluminum foil in the hat, as the
current one seems to be wearing out. In fact, you might
want to double up, as there is an election year coming up.

Ever helpful,

Kevin

It really is embarrassing to be an American sometimes, with people like
Hart mouthing off. My apologies to all non-US members of ROFF for his
offensive behavior.

Bill Kiene has said in the past that American-made waders (Simms and [I
assume] Patagonia) are (in his opinion, presumably) the best in the
market, and that there are a lot of imported waders that just don't
measure up. Thank God there's at least one manufactured item where the
USA is holding its own. Forget hooks -- that's history.

Not having tried any brands of waders recently besides Simms and
Patagonia, I can't offer an educated opinion. I do, however, think it's
rash and shortsighted to try to save money on waders. I have two pair of
Simms guideweights, one of which is a year old and holding up well, and
the other -- my spare -- which was reconditioned (new neoprene feet,
mainly) by Simms at a modest cost of $60, after three years of extreme
abuse. They look kind of funky, but they work like a new pair.

My waders invariably wear out in the feet. I'll get some pinhole leaks
and minor tears that are patchable, but once the feet go, that's it.
Back to the factory.

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