orvis vs simms

In article , Steve
Sullivan wrote:

I am in the market to buy some breathable waders, size XXLS, from either
Orivs or Simms in the $190 range. Anyone here use Orvis' silver label 2
model?

From my research I have concluded that Simms cannot be beat for quality,
but it seems that Orvis cant be beat for warranty?

I ve had the new SImms G 3 s for under a year, lots of leaks and
they haven t been very helpful as far as customer service. The lighter
ones were n t much better. I think their cusomer service could be
better MT

My experience with two pairs from them was the same as yours. I felt
like they were blaming me. They wanted me to pay them some $ (I
forget how much) to have the guide weight ones repaired so I told them
to stuff it.

I met a big shot from Gortex on the river and two of us told him our
experiences with Simms. He said for us to tell Simms so shove it up
their butts and give us new pairs. We didn't bother.

I've switched to Dan Bailey's guide weights and they've been my
favorite so far. John (Bailey) stands behind is products! Orvis too.
I just ordered a pair of their new Pro waders just for the heck of it
:-)


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Steve Sullivan wrote in message ...
I am in the market to buy some breathable waders, size XXLS, from either
Orivs or Simms in the $190 range. Anyone here use Orvis' silver label 2
model?

From my research I have concluded that Simms cannot be beat for quality,
but it seems that Orvis cant be beat for warranty?

I bought the Patagonia waders--for considerably more than that.
They are, however, guaranteed for life. If they leak (mine don't,
after three seasons) they will fix or replace.

I've had several pairs of cheaper "breathable" waders that didn't
make it through a single season. Now that's expensive.