Our waders and wading boots are covered by a oneyear warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Wader repair examples probably the leakiest waders we have received to date, this is the inside of them and there are literally hundreds of pin holes repaired by the owner. To initiate a repair, please contact the authorized simms dealer where your wader was purchased, or you may use the simms online repair centerand return the waders to simms. If your simms product fails due to workmanship or material defect during the life of the. To locate leaks, turn the wader inside out, fill it with water and mark the pinholes. In this episode of learn how with pacific angler, staff matt sharp is joined by western canada simms rep scott baker and looks at how to fix your breathable waders as well as maintaining them. Once you explain your problem with their product, they will provide you with your warranty options. I followed my own advice with a pair of simms waders with excellent results. Simms waders are all built from a durable breathable fabric. Thoughts on wader repairsimms rant as a poor, dirtbag of a steelhead bum i tend to abuse my gear pretty hard. Waders, boots, fishing vests, and outerwear may be subjected to some serious conditions and need midseason attention.
Patagonia is a very reputable company and i would give them the chance to renew your waders under their warranty before you try an amature job. Typical turnaround time for any repair or warranty claim is approximately 3 weeks, not including transit time to and from simms. A simple water test will help you check for a seam leak or pinhole leak. If a simms wader fails due to workmanship or material defect during the life of the product, please return it to us for repair or replacement. Repair your breathable waders with ease montana trout wranglers. Simms repair faq simms the choice of professional guides. For more waterfowling tips, visit cabelas northern flight here. If you feel that your simms product needs to be evaluated for a repair or warranty issue, please fill out the form below.
Waders, boots, fishing vests, and outerwear may be subjected to some. Cabelas pro staff member jon lewis shows us how to patch breathable waders. If you feel that your simms product needs to be returned to the factory for evaluation, please follow the steps indicated. Contact simms fishing products for sales and support at 18885853570. While we go to great lengths to ensure that every orvis wader is built to our high quality, waders will. A very useful film from the guys at simms, on how to do a diy repair of your simms goretex waders. In this video, simms repair technician, cameron mcdonald walks you through the simple process of. How to patch breathable waders cabelas northern flight.
Waders that are improperly dried, stored and transported will have a shorter lifespan than waders that are cared for properly. You are in the online repair processing section of the simms website. Simms does not accept returns for custom waders, dirty, damaged or worn. Whether you own a pair of simms goretex, patagonia breathables or a vintage pair of neoprene waders fixing the problem is relatively easy.
This warranty does not cover damages caused by improper care, accidents or the natural breakdown of materials over extended use and time. The care of your waders is a huge factor when determining the lifespan. Make sure your waders are in tip top condition before the season kicks into full swing. Any self repair that you make to a seam will void the product warranty and make it. Seam leaks need to go back to simms for repair, but you can fix a.
Any claim against this warranty must include a dated proof of purchase. How often you fish, where you fish, and your fishing style contribute to the wear and tear on your fishing gear. If you feel that your simms product needs to be evaluated for a repair or warranty issue. If received in any of these conditions, items will be returned to you.
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