Simms KBS waders?

[FlyFlinger2421]

Anyone know anything about these? What are they made of? Will they last?
Looking for some lightweights to pack for my trip to AK this summer and i can get these real cheap.

 

[FlyFlinger2421]

Nobody knows anything about these?

 

[fyshstykr]

Sorry Bigdog,
I looked for them the other day, got pulled away and forgot.

I really couldn't find much on them other than a site where they were being sold on closeout. I'm assuming it's the same spot you mentioned getting a great deal.

So, since I don't believe Simm's has them in the lineup this year it looks like they may have not been a big seller. For what reasons? Who knows?
You could always buy a pair, especially for the price.....and even if you only get a couple seasons out of them, your not out very much.

 

[fredaevans]

Right on about the price, would be hard to go wrong there. That said, this is the one/only/place I've ever seen a reference to this bit 'o kit.

From the brief description, you can't tell much about the product. What are they made of? Looks almost like a heavy rubber of some sort.

fae

 

[Davo]

Judging by the box they are in these are from when Simms was still located in Jackson Hole WY. That makes those waders around 20yrs old at the least!! I don't know how long those old rubber waders hold up for, but if the price is really good what the heck!

 

[fredaevans]

Judging by the box they are in these are from when Simms was still located in Jackson Hole WY. That makes those waders around 20yrs old at the least!! I don't know how long those old rubber waders hold up for, but if the price is really good what the heck!

Interesting, rubber as I thought? If these are similar to ones I used (for many years) they were excellent ..... but if ('new in box' or not) that old ...... they're at/past any reasonable life expectancy. Bye the Bye, they were hotter than hell to ware during the summer.

 

[FlyFlinger2421]

Sure glad I joined this site! 20 years is too long for waders in my book! Thanks, guys, I think I'll pass on this "good deal".

 

[fredaevans]

Well you could always contact the seller and see how they were stored, return policy, etc. Just be up-front as to why the question(s).

If in 'good shape' you could have a bit of true fishing history on your hands....just not on a 90 degree day. :biggrin: