jigman29
Senior Member
I am in the market for a new pair of waders for early season fishing. I usually don't wear them in hot weather but may start if I can get some decent ones.
I currently have a pair of frog togs and they are ok except the ankle is tight on the stocking foot and it's tough to get off. I have back issues and after a day of fishing I really struggle. I have been researching and have decided to go with the best I can find because of warranties.
At this point I have narrowed it down to the Patagonia or the simms.Both are pricey as can be but seem to be built to last and I hope these will be the last ones I will buy for quite some time.
From what I have read the Patagonia have a lifetime warranty and the simms have a 1 year. But the Simms have a 65 dollar fee for anything after one year if its from abuse or from defects. Not sure if the Patagonia has this or just a Lifetime warranty for factory defect only. I wouldn't xpect the warranty to cover something I did but if I can get the Simms fixed for a flat rate of 65 it may be the better deal in the long run.
So if any of you guys have first hand experience with either of these brands or can recommend another that has been serving you well I would appreciate it.
I currently have a pair of frog togs and they are ok except the ankle is tight on the stocking foot and it's tough to get off. I have back issues and after a day of fishing I really struggle. I have been researching and have decided to go with the best I can find because of warranties.
At this point I have narrowed it down to the Patagonia or the simms.Both are pricey as can be but seem to be built to last and I hope these will be the last ones I will buy for quite some time.
From what I have read the Patagonia have a lifetime warranty and the simms have a 1 year. But the Simms have a 65 dollar fee for anything after one year if its from abuse or from defects. Not sure if the Patagonia has this or just a Lifetime warranty for factory defect only. I wouldn't xpect the warranty to cover something I did but if I can get the Simms fixed for a flat rate of 65 it may be the better deal in the long run.
So if any of you guys have first hand experience with either of these brands or can recommend another that has been serving you well I would appreciate it.