Leland on the Simms G4Z Zippered Guide Stockingfoot Waders
The Simms G4Z Stockingfoot Waders with
a zipper in the front!? What are the Simms designers thinking? They're thinking
pure comfort! Give the
wave of the future, the Simms G4Z Stockingfoot Fly Fishing Wader, a try! You will smile every time you step into the water.
Leland on Specifications
The Simms G4Z waders feature a more supple,
easy wearing 3- and 5-layers of Gore-Tex Immersion Technology fabric. A patented YKK Aquaseal waterproof center-front zipper keeps you dry and
makes getting your waders on or off a snap! The G4Z waders comes with two microfleece-lined hand warmers and two pockets of Schoeller fabric for holding fly boxes. The G4Z has been
designed to be as seamless as possible, with patented leg seams for decreased seam wear, and improved fit and articulation. The hourglass neoprene designed stockingfeet are for
improved wear and comfort. For the technically minded, the torso is constructed from a 65/35% polyester/nylon face fabric and the legs and seat are made of a 82/18% polyester/nylon face fabric, which is quiet and soft.
Specifications:
- Adjustable stretch mesh suspender system
- Patented YKK Aquaseal waterproof zipper
- Zippered hand warmer pockets with quick drying microfleece lining
- 2 thermolaminated, Shoeller fabric chest pockets for fly boxes
- Adjustable, removable belt system
- Co-extruded nylon/polyester outer fabric for added puncture resistance
- Patented leg seam for improved fit, increased articulation, decreased seam abrasion
- Stockingfoot with hourglass seam for improved wear and fit
- Accessories include retractor docking station and forceps tabs
- Made in Bozeman, Montana USA.
Simms G4 Guide Stockingfoot Receives Gray’s Best Award - January 2008!
Simms Fishing Products announced that its G4 Guide Stockingfoots have been awarded the prestigious Gray’s Best Award for 2008. This award recognizes the quality, innovation, design and overall functionality of Simms’ premier fishing wader.
Gray’s Sporting Journal, now entering its 38th year of publication, is the foremost sporting journal that embodies the sporting life. Readers of Gray’s have come to expect quality, honesty and integrity. Each year the editors of Gray’s Sporting Journal rigorously field test hundreds of pieces of gear for several months. Final endorsements go to a few pieces of gear that have innovative craftsmanship and whose construction reflect those same values that are core to the Gray’s name.
“We are very proud to be recognized for the innovation, design and craftsmanship that went into the G4 Guide Stockingfoots,” comments Simms President K.C. Walsh. “Simms is committed to making the highest-quality, most durable gear for anglers to wear fishing, and the G4 Guide wader truly embodies this quest.”
Simms Fishing Products introduced the first breathable wader in 1993, beginning a key partnership with W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Nearly 15 years later, wader technology has evolved significantly. Introduced in 2007, the Simms G4 Guide Stockingfoots feature GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric, the most advanced durably waterproof/breathable fabric technology available today. The patented front and back leg seam construction offers enhanced articulation, comfort and durability. Also setting the G4 Guide in a league of its own, the YKK® Aquaseal® waterproof center-front zipper offers unprecedented convenience to anglers. Additional features include an adjustable stretch spacer mesh suspender system, stretch Schoeller® chest pockets, fleece-lined hand warmer pockets, 4mm high-density anatomically correct neoprene stockingfeet and an adjustable, removable Simms neoprene wading belt system. The G4 Guide Stockingfoot is available in 12 stock sizes and can be customized with a bootfoot through Simms’ one-of-a-kind Custom Shop Program.
Complete details on the Gray’s Best 2008 can be found in the Gray’s Sporting Journal, 2008 Expeditions & Guides Annual (Volume Thirty-Two, Issue 7).
Leland on Simms Waders
Simms was the pioneer in the fly fishing world, creating the first waterproof/ breathable waders in 1993. Today, Simms is unquestionably the
world leader in breathable wading technology, building the most comfortable, best fitting, functional waders that you can buy.
Waders are, arguably, the
most important piece of fishing gear that you own. They allow you to perform all day long by keeping your body comfortable. And when waders don’t work, you know it right away! That’s why the professional fly fishing guides that you see oaring a drift boat in Montana or wading a bank in British Columbia are most likely wearing Simms. These folks have to
rely on their waders, day in and day out.
Utilizing the most advanced GORE-TEX fabrics and materials, Simms maintains the highest standards of quality and value with innovative design, construction technologies, and most importantly, skilled craftsmen. And Simms, located in the heart of trout country in Bozeman, Montana, is the only U.S. manufacturer. Their twenty or so competitors’ waders are all made in the same two factories in China. Of these, Simms is the only one to water-test every single pair of waders that leaves their factory. Trust your wading comfort to the leader; Simms.
Leland on Simms Fly Fishing Products
It's funny how childhood memories can influence one's life! Just ask K.C. Walsh of Simms Fishing Products about the underlying theme of his company and its location. He'll tell you it was because his grandfather took him fly fishing in Bozeman, MT as a young man. Funny how what started as a desire by K.C. to work in the fly fishing industry, turned into the design of the world's best fishing waders. Funny how that vision of wader design transformed a company into one that now manufacturers what is considered by many to be the finest collection of fly fishing –outdoor wear in the entire industry. Funny? Not really. Just great concepts and a lot of hard work: Welcome to Simms Fishing Products!
At Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters, we carry and use only the best fly fishing gear. There’s not enough time in our hurried world to worry about whether our chest waders or rain jackets are going to leak. We talk with K.C. quite frequently and love to listen about his passion for developing the most useful and highest quality fly fishing gear. We at Leland have toured the Simms factory, attended their numerous product seminars, and vigorously used and field tested their equipment and we can tell you flat out; K.C. is doing it right!
Simms on G4 Zippered Guide Wader
"The most advanced fishing wader on the market with unprecedented performance through increased durability, design, and features."
GORE -TEX ® PRO SHELL FABRIC
"GORE-TEX® Pro Shell waders maintain the standard GORE-TEX® fabric construction (a GORE-TEX® membrane, bonded together to a tough outer material and a specially developed robust inner lining) but with a key difference – a new patent pending Gore™ Micro Grid Backer fabric.
The Gore Micro Grid Woven Backer technology was developed to improve comfort and performance. Garment breathability is enhanced and weight is decreased by 10% (against comparable wader styles with a knitted backer). The woven backer is thinner and lighter, improving the resistance to moisture transfer. Additional advantages are improvements in tear strength and internal abrasion compared to knits. The user will notice the garment or wader slides easily over other layers and resistance to movement is less noticeable."
GORE-TEX® PERFORMANCE SHELL:
"Constructed with a knitted backer, GORE-TEX® Performance Shell is a tried and true standard that provides breathable comfort and durably waterproof and windproof protection for a wide range of fi shing conditions.
GORE-TEX® Performance Shell fabric has set the standard of excellence in our GORE-TEX® wader collection. Proven to provide breathable comfort and durably waterproof and windproof protection, GORE-TEX® Performance Shell waders leverage the standard GORE-TEX® fabric construction with a knitted backer fabric."
Simms on Simms
"Simms waders continue to evolve with innovative new fabrics and design elements. 2008 marks the debut of GORE-TEX® pro shell fabric in fishing waders – a major technical advancement. You’ll also see several enhancements and new additions to our line – from the G3 Guide™ Convertible to a completely new Women’s GORE-TEX® Wader. However, as our waders progress, one thing remains unchanged – each and every Simms wader is designed, manufactured and tested in Bozeman, Montana with the underlying premise to keep anglers dry and comfortable.
Technical Fabrics:
Quadralam™ Fabric Technology: Our proprietary polyurethane fabric, QuadraLam™ is a 4-layer fabric that features bi-component construction utilizing a membrane and coating that absorbs sweat and pumps moisture away from the body.
Design:
Each Simms wader is designed to allow for fishing comfort in all fishing situations – sitting, kneeling, and hiking. An “ease of use” is built into the measurements. We also offer in the widest range of sizes to accommodate almost every body type.
Several of our waders feature Simms’ exclusive patented front and back leg seam construction. This design not only offers unprecedented leg articulation and comfort but also significantly minimizes seam abrasion by removing seams from high-wear areas.
All of our waders feature anatomically correct left and right feet utilizing the highest quality, high-density neoprene and seam tape from Japan’s preeminent supplier. Our stockingfeet are constructed with an innovative hourglass seam design for increased durability (excluding the Kid’s GORE-TEX® waders).
Quality Control:
Our waders are handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana with at least 22 different members of the production team involved in the making of every wader. We adhere to strict and rigorous methods of inspection to guarantee the highest quality waders. Every pair of Simms waders is completely pressure tested with water before they ever leave Bozeman to ensure the lowest leakage and return rates in the industry.
"To ensure maximum performance, every pair of Simms waders is designed, manufactured and tested in Bozeman, Montana. At least 22 different members of our production team are involved in making each pair of waders. And all Simms waders utilized advanced technologies and fabrics, providing the kind of durability, functionality, and comfort that have made them the choice of professional guides."
"Why do professional guides choose Simms? Because we take pride in what we make, and products have been designed to go the distance. Our in-house design team has a combined 50 years of experience in making durable technical outerwear. We work closely with top material suppliers from around the globe, and continually test both our new and old products in the lab and out in the field to make sure we meet or exceed your expectations.
Nothing pleases us more than to see our products, like those on the guides featured in out catalog and on our website, go the distance.”
“The thrill of discovering a pristine stream after a long hike into the backcountry, the exhilarations of being on the flats on one of those incredibly clear days, the rush of a crisp morning on a British Columbia river when the steelies are running, these are the memories that keep us tying through the dark winter months, and always find us plotting our next angling season or weekend.
At Simms, we never forget that the goal of every committed angler is to stay on the water as long and has often as possible-regardless of the weather. That’s why we never stop looking for new ways to keep you dry and comfortable. Whether you’re waist deep in a drizzling snow on the Missouri or scouting the Keys in the sweltering heat of a June afternoon.
For 2007, we’re delighted to present the new zippered G4 Guide wader, the most technical wader we’ve ever created. We’re also proud to introduce the two most competitive waders under two hundred dollars, the first GORE-TEX wader for kids and a full arsenal of new clothing.
So for all those who will be out there earlier, longer and later, we’ve got just one thing to say: Your Gear is Ready”
“Simms. The Choice of Professional Guides Worldwide
Simms on Conservation
“IF YOU COULD PASS JUST ONE THING DOWN TO YOUR KIDS, WHAT WOULD IT BE?”
“Fishing is dependent on clean water, healthy ecosystems and just as important, people who care about conservation and resource preservation. It is the responsibility of everyone who enjoys angling to help protect and enhance our fresh and saltwater fisheries. After all, what greater inheritance would we leave future generations?
Supporting local, regional, and national conservation organizations is certainly an important role that angles can play in caring for our fishing resources. However, one area of vital concern, and one that all anglers can easily help do something about, is the spread of aquatic invasive species. These “hitchhikers”, including New Zealand mud snails, Didymo and whirling disease are having an enormous effect on rivers across the United States and are directly linked to reduced trout populations. Unfortunately, anglers are part of the problem, given that invasive species are spread by “hitchhiking” on waders, wading boots, drift boats, trailers and other gear.
YOU CAN HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES IN THREE EASY STEPS:
1) Thoroughly rinse all fishing gear -including waders, boots, boats, and boat trailers- in clean freshwater upon leaving a water source. Never travel from one river to another without clean gear.
2) Air-dry gear before moving to another body of water.
3) Tell other anglers about this problem and what they can do to help.”
For More information, visit www.protectyourwaters.com or www.simmsfishing.com.