Waders And Warranties

[kenny]

This is the message you want to get back from any retailer. I had a backup pair of the Blackfoot waders that were 2 years old leaking a little around the crotch. So you know, these are the bottom line of Simms waders, maybe cost $138. I sent them back for repair and got this in an email today.

"Thank you for using the Simms Online Repair Center. Our Repair Technicians have determined that the product that you returned for evaluation is not repairable. This item will be replaced under warranty."

I also got my trolling motor repaired while I waited an hour. It took a new piece in the handle that had to be modified to fit, a new switch, and the shaft cut down 3" because the hole for the bolt was wallowed out and split the end.
$85. hr, labor + parts = $120. That's service right there too.

[lurefisher]

Tfu kenny ?

[kenny]

Tfu kenny ?

No f me fu, and tanks.

[lurefisher]

Hehe tackle factory

[corndog]

Good one!! HEHE. I have only heard great things about simms honoring their warranty without hesitation.

[Jhua]

Lets hope Berkley feels the same way about my rod that I broke during the tournament.

[Curmudgeon]

Kenny, where'd you pick them up?

[TTU Wader]

Good for you, whenever I send my simms in they say pinhole leak and charge me 40 bucks!!

[kenny]

Good for you, whenever I send my simms in they say pinhole leak and charge me 40 bucks!!

I think this was seam leak, not pinholes. Their policy is "fix it or replace it the first time free". after that you pay a little. If they are just worn out they'll make you a deal like the G3's for $200. instead of of $429.
You can also fix your own pinholes by spraying alcohol on the inside where they're leaking. The pinholes will show up as dark spots. then just rub aquaseal into the spot and let then dry.

[WestEndAngler]

Spent $350 on a pair of Orvis waders 5 years ago. Boot ripped & they sent me a brand new 2011-2012 model

[TroutSupport]

Cool.

[Gilbert]

Academy's return policy is even better, you get a brand new pair right then and there and you don't have to mail off anything. Then they put the torn waders on the shelf for someone else to buy.

[kenny]

Spent $350 on a pair of Orvis waders 5 years ago. Boot ripped & they sent me a brand new 2011-2012 model

My fishing partner has some Orvis waders I got him for half price during Orvis's anniversary. Yep, lifetime guarantee!

[WestEndAngler]

My fishing partner has some Orvis waders I got him for half price during Orvis's anniversary. Yep, lifetime guarantee!

Hit me up if you need some I get good deals there

[Curmudgeon]

Hit me up if you need some I get good deals there

I will!!