Leland on the Simms Windstopper Soft Shell Hoody

 
Welcome to the new level of comfort in fly fishing wear! The Simms WINDSTOPPER® Softshell Hoody provides protection for about 80% of the weather you’ll encounter. Of course Ma Nature if decides to bust a deluge on you, you’re going to want your Simms G3 Guide Jacket, but being 100% windproof, water resistant (not waterproof) and providing mid-level warmth this hoody keeps the elements at bay, so you can get on about your business of catching fish. Hey, it may be designed fly angler tough but this jacket easily slides into street level wear so you don’t look like you just walked off the water. We’ve been waiting for a hoody, Simms has delivered something even better the WINDSTOPPER® Softshell Hoody, you’ll see us wearing this baby on the Trinity for winter steelhead and on the streets of San Francisco dodging 50°, 35mph sea breezes.

Specifications:

• Fabric Tech: WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell fabric with 100% polyester micro check fleece lining
• Soft yet rugged stretch nylon shell with soft and very warm microcheck backer
• Adjustable storm hood
• YKK ® center-front zipper
• 1 Large zippered chest pocket
• Zippered, polyester mesh-lined hand warmer pockets
• Adjustable cuffs
• Adjustable shock cord hem
• Approximate Weight: 24 oz.
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
• Color: Coal

Leland on Specifications

 
Softshell totally rocks! Sorry but it does. It is 100% windproof, it provides differing levels of warmth based on the backer and the fabric itself is water repellent the seams just aren’t waterproof. Simms WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell Hoody is the top of the game. With its 100% micro check fleece lining it provides mid-level warmth and with the adjustable hoody, you will want for not when it comes to this jacket. The large zippered chest pocket easily holds a large fly box while the zippered hand warmer pockets not only warm your digits they keep all your valuables secure! The adjustable cuffs and shock cord hem help keep Mother Nature from intruding and with a size range of Small – XX Large there is a Simms WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell Hoody for everyone. Needless to say we’re high on the Simms WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell Hoody.

Leland on Simms Outerwear

Fly fishing can take us to some miserably cold and wet places in pursuit of our passion. So it’s fortunate that we can rely on the experience and wisdom of Simms, who knows more than a little about staying dry and comfortable on and in the water. Outdoor professionals test over two hundred new Simms designs year round in some of the worst conditions imaginable. What other company is this dedicated to getting it right?

For 2008, Simms is offering the most comprehensive mix of hard and soft shell protection in their history, utilizing the very latest in design, fabric technology and construction techniques to ensure your all-day performance. No matter what kind of fishing you do, Simms makes a Gore-Tex, Windstopper, or Primaloft garment to shield you from the elements and to keep you casting.

The 10 ounce In-Vest Jacket fits in your pocket so you’ll never be without it. The rugged, Classic Guide Jacket is a favorite in Alaska. Or experience the next generation in rain jackets, the all new G4 Pro Jacket featuring Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric, the ultimate in all-weather protection.

Simms outerwear provides complete coverage from extreme wet weather conditions to the coldest fishing conditions imaginable. The use of Gore Products is a mainstay with Simms and is carried out through most of Simms Outerwear lineup. Simms also utilizes several proprietary weatherproofing products. Simms provides fully adjustable hoods so no turning your head only to be looking at the inside of the hood! As you would expect the YKK zippers are corrosion resistant and the pockets well they are designed for none other than fly boxes. To ensure you are completely sealed from the elements the sleeves and waist are adjustable. Simms has always been a forerunner in supplying quality, comfortable and functional fly fishing wear and their outerwear is no exception.

• Jackets utilize W.L. Gore & Associate products or Simms proprietary weatherproofing 
• All hoods are fully adjustable 
• Corrosion-resistant YKK Zippers 
• Pockets designs to hold fly boxes 
• Adjustable, waterproof/breathable cuffs 
• Adjustable waist for varying conditions

Leland on Simms 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 the WINDSTOPPER Softshell Hoody

“After years of request, the hoody makes the line-up of Simms technical outerwear. This jacket is destined to become one of your favorite outerwear pieces.”

“WINDSTOPPER® SOFT SHELL is totally windproof and offers maximum breathability, combining the comfort of a soft mid-layer and the water resistance of a shell in one garment. WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shells keep you comfortable with the freedom of movement you need or enhanced performance in a wide range of activities and weather conditions. Featured in our new WINDSTOPPER® Softshell Jacket.”

Simms on GORE-TEX

“GORE -TEX ® fabric is the most durable and breathable waterproof material available for use in waders. 2008 marks the 15th year that Simms has partnered with W.L. Gore & Associates to offer technical fishing waders and outerwear, a relationship which began with the introduction of the first breathable wader in the US in 1993.

Simms pioneered multi-layer fabric construction in waders with W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., introducing the 5-layer laminate in 1998, which set a new standard for wader design and led the way for significant advancements in durability and breathability which our customers enjoy today. "

Simms on Technical Outerwear

“THE RIVER: YOUR CHURCH, THERAPIST, AND OCCASIONALLY – FRIGID MISTRESS.”

“A river may be a place where you go for quiet reflection. You might view fishing as a therapeutic activity. Or, you might be one of many anglers that understand some of the best fishing is done during the nastiest weather – and that the gear you are wearing can be the difference between keeping you out fishing or running for the heater in your truck. We know what’s really important when the weather turns ugly – staying warm and dry. Simms combines the most innovative and advanced fabric technologies with fishing – specific designs and specialized features to bring you a comprehensive line of outerwear that offers something for anglers of every level. From out top of the line G3 Guide™ Jacket to our technical Rivertek™ Softshell Jacket, we’ve developed products that are waterproof, windproof, breathable, insulating, and very comfortable, instead of worrying about the weather; let our outerwear handle whatever Mother Nature decides to throw at you.

Simms Technical Outerwear Notes

“Our baseline objective is simple, to keep anglers more comfortable so they can forget about the weather and fish. Simms outerwear combines the most innovative and advanced fabric technologies with fishing-specific designs to make this happen. W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc has set the standard fro waterproof/breathable technology, which is why we utilize and assortment of Gore-Tex® fabrics in many of our hard and soft shell piece. Primaloft – the ultimate down-like microfiber insulation – is soft, light and warm – and retains warmth when wet, making it ideal for fishing. Our own waterproof fabric technologies including TriLam, wick moisture and pump perspiration away from the body to help regulate body temperature.

Simms outerwear combines the most innovative and advanced fabrics technologies with fishing-specific designs to keep anglers dry, warm, and comfortable all day long. W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc has set a standard for waterproof/breathable fabrics. As we enter the 14th year of our partnership with W.L. Gore & Assoc, we are more committed than ever before to drive advancements in durable, innovative fishing outerwear.” 

"The only thing worse than being cold and wet when fishing is heading home because you are cold and wet. Simms outerwear is designed to keep you dry, comfortable and casting whether it's raining, the wind's blowing or the snow's starting to fall. Featuring advanced technologies and incredibly functional design; this is essential gear that can truly help you fish longer and more effectively."

Simms on Simms Products

"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.

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. 

Gore on WINDSTOPPER Soft Shell

"WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shells offer total windproofness and maximum breathability, combining the comfort of a soft mid-layer and the water resistance of a shell in one garment. WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shells keep you comfortable with the freedom of movement you need for enhanced performance in a wide range of activities and weather conditions.

Construction

• Made of soft, quiet, stretchy fabrics
• Combines the comfort of a soft mid-layer and the water resistance of a shell in one garment
• Wide range of 3-layer constructions, from light, thin summer soft shells to warmer, thicker winter soft shells

Layers
With this 3-layer construction, the WINDSTOPPER® membrane is bonded between a high performance fabric such as robust, high-quality stretch polyester on one side, and a quick-drying polyester fleece on the other. The durable water repellent finish offers additional weather protection.

Benefits

• Total Windproofness: Protects your body’s warmth from the chilling effects of wind and weather
• Maximum Breathability: Prevents overheating and perspiration build-up by allowing moisture vapor to easily escape
• Active Fit: Offers soft comfort with freedom of movement
• Versatile: Delivers comfort as a mid- or outer layer
• Water Resistant: Sheds rain, snow and dries quickly

Innovation

• The unique WINDSTOPPER® membrane totally stops wind from penetrating the fabric while allowing moisture to escape unhindered for 2X more breathability than comparable windproof products.
• For greater moisture management in warmer temperatures, certain WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell fabrics use the innovative next to skin Technology.

 

Great For

• A wide range of aerobic outdoor activities: hiking, backpacking, cycling, hunting, mountain sports, skiing, snowboarding, trek & trail....
• All sorts of weather conditions, including strong winds and light snow or rain

Gore on WINDSTOPPER

Technical Highlight
Some microfiber "windproof" products can lose effectiveness after just one wash cycle. Our ultra-light WINDSTOPPER® membrane technology is built right into the fabric. Even after countless wash and dry cycles, it remains windproof.

Comfort Tip
Why opt for windproof clothing? In just two minutes, a wind speed of 20 mph will make a temperature of 41°F feel like 17°F.

Windproof
Why is windproof protection so important? Consider this: With a wind speed of 20 mph, a temperature of 41°F will feel like 17°F - in just two minutes. Instead of being put toward your performance, all your energy will soon be focused on trying to keep your body warm.

Slam the door on windchill and protect the warm but highly sensitive microclimate that surrounds your skin. WINDSTOPPER® fabrics are 100% windproof and keep you up to 2.5 times warmer than comparable materials without the WINDSTOPPER® membrane.

The Membrane
Every square inch of the WINDSTOPPER® membrane contains 1.4 billion micropores. This revolutionary structure is ultra-light, ultra-thin, and highly resistant to extreme temperatures. The microporous structure of the WINDSTOPPER® membrane ensures maximum breathability; cold wind is kept out, but moisture vapor can easily escape.

Integrated into the ePTFE portion of the membrane is a hydrophobic, or water-hating, substance to keep external moisture away from your skin. This thermoregulating effect keeps you comfortable longer, so you can be at your best.

Laminates
“Dress for the occasion.” Forget fashion rules, we’re talking about achieving optimum climate control based on your intended activity, level of intensity, and environment. That’s why we engineer different WINDSTOPPER® laminates for a wide range of activities and weather conditions.
To construct a WINDSTOPPER® laminate, the ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluorethylene) membrane is bonded to a wide range of high-performance fabrics. Depending on the application, a variety of outer fabrics and lining materials are used to create 2-, 3- and even 4-layer constructions.

Breathable
Ever felt cold and clammy even though your clothes were dry? You were the unlucky victim of wet out.

WINDSTOPPER® fabrics offer water- and snow-resistant capability with faster drying time. Different activities and weather conditions call for different levels of protection from rain or snow.

Terms like water repellence, water resistance and waterproofness are often used to describe the varying abilities of textiles to provide protection in wet weather. But each term has a distinct meaning.

1. Water-repellent fabrics shed water and snow as long as the chemical treatment remains intact. Over time, the treatment will wash or wear off and has to be renewed. Of course, restoring your WINDSTOPPER® garment’s DWR treatment is easy.

2. Only water-resistant WINDSTOPPER® fabrics with a continuous barrier (like the WINDSTOPPER® membrane) durably withstand water entry at pressures up to 0.1 bar. That is why they can offer reliable protection against light rain and snow, even after multiple washes.

3. GORE-TEX® garments, which are made of waterproof fabrics, zippers and sophisticated garment constructions offer total, all-around protection in very wet conditions. Only GORE-TEX® products are “Guaranteed to Keep You Dry.”

- Soft & Stretchy
Soft & stretchy fabrics give you greater freedom of movement and comfort for improved performance. All WINDSTOPPER® garments feature soft & stretchy materials.

- Abrasion Resistant
Only face fabrics made of abrasion-resistant materials can durably withstand friction from stones and rocks - or the straps of a backpack. Fabrics without this feature will pill and lose functionality over time. That’s why only the most abrasion-resistant face fabrics like polyester and polyamide – which are proven to offer reliable protection even under rough conditions – are used for WINDSTOPPER® garments."