I'm with Bob and ended up in the same boat so to speak.

After almost 2 years on my Simms Guide Weights, they had to be retired. Not because they fell apart or just gave in but because I tore them to shreads.

Anyone who has ever fished with me knows that I am as hard on waders as anyone. Trails???...HA...I raise my arms and start walking, no matter how dense the brush, how sharp the nettles.

I slide down steep banks on my arse all the time even if I am putting my waders through abuse they were not meant to withstand.

Just a couple weeks ago I finally had to send my Simms back to Montana to get them repaired.

They were in sorry shape-due to my own abuse-before the major leaks started but after the rigor they went through as I chased an oar down on the Upper Hoh, they finally gave in.

I was more then happy to get to the use out of them and am now on my second pair.

Another wader that is much talked about is the Dan Bailey made of Entrant. It is an excellent wader as well and I have many freinds that swear by them!!!