How to Measure Yourself for a Perfect Fitting Wader
You know what’s a pain? Getting fitted for a suit. However, when you take the time and accurately take all the appropriate measurements, you end up looking pretty sharp. You know what’s more fun than wearing a suit? Wearing waders. Interestingly enough, the process of selecting the perfect size wader is actually pretty similar to finding a suit that fits you just right. Just like a suit, you want the fit of your waders to be as tailored as possible. This is why when it comes to Simms waders, you’re never going to see a size chart that offers run of the mill sizing like: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large.
At Simms, we take fit very seriously. Sure, we want you to look good on the water but more than that, we want our waders to perform at the highest level day after day, week after week, year after year. What we’ve found is that one of the best ways to achieve this goal is to really dial in the fit of our waders for all kinds of body types. For example, this is why when you look at the size chart of our Men’s G3 Guide™ Stockingfoot Wader, you notice that you have the option to choose from 19 standard sizes. Again, those are standard options – we also offer a half dozen or so custom options as well.
When you take the time and properly measure yourself for a wader that fits perfectly, you’re going to be more comfortable, you will have a much better range of motion, and yes – you’ll look good. But, in addition to performance, you’re also going to add to the longevity of your waders. When a wader has a tailored fit, you’re not going to have material that’s weakened by bunching, creasing, or rubbing against itself.
In short, the better a wader fits, the better it’s going to perform and the longer it’s going to last. So when it comes time to purchase your next wader – do yourself a favor and check out the video above and take the time to accurately measure yourself for that perfect fit.
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