Leland on the Simms Women's Gore-Tex Wader
Simms has made an all-out effort to offer the women of our sport a wader that's truly
designed by serious women fly fishers for women. The
Women’s GORE-Tex® Wader brings with it the best qualities derived from decades of experience; features like the patented front and back leg seams for greater ease of movement and the use of GORE-TEX® Performance Shell for weight reduction and increased breathability. Yet, the shape is a woman-specific, with a higher chest design.
Leland on Specifications
The Simms Women’s GORE-TEX® Wader is
woman-designed fly fishing wader for the woman angler. Simms utilizes GORE-TEX® Performance Shell Technology to give you a highly durable,breathable wader. To increase the durability, Simms adds to the 3-layer wader a 5-layer front leg panel and utilizes the patented front and back leg seams to increase articulation and
comfort. With
13 different women's specific sizes, this wader fits a diverse range of body shapes and sizes. Extras include opposing YKK® non-locking buckles for waist-high conversion, an exterior chest pocket with a fleece-lined hand warmer pocket, patented built-in Guide Model Gravel Guards, nylon wading belt and a repair kit. As with all Simms waders the Women’s GORE-TEX® Wader are made in Bozeman, Montana.
Your wait is over!
Specifications:
- Fabric Tech: 3-layer GORE-TEX® Performance Shell Technology with 5-layer front leg panel for additional durability
- Patented front and back leg seam construction minimizes thigh wear and offers improved fit and comfort
- Upper features women-specific cut with higher chest
- Adjustable elastic 1.5” suspender with YKK ® non-locking buckles
- Exterior chest pocket with Velcro® closure
- Fleece-lined hand warmer pocket with DWR treatment
- Flip-out, zippered chest pocket
- Patented built-in Guide Model Gravel Guards
- Low profile belt loops accommodate 2” wading belt
- Easily convert to waist highs
- Nylon wading belt and repair kit included
- Made in Bozeman, Montana
Leland on Simms
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 the Women’s GORE-TEX® Wader
"Incorporating our patented front and back seam design,
this high-performance, lightweight women’s GORE-TEX® wader offers
exceptional comfort and articulation. It is designed to fit a wide
range of body shapes and sizes specific to women."
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.
