Simms Freestone Waders have been a favourite of anglers for 20 years. Now, the Freestone receives an entire ground-up redesign — a mission that’s been within the works for over two years.
Bozeman, Mont. (March 14, 2023) – In early January of this 12 months, Simms Fishing Merchandise, the preeminent producer of waders, outerwear, footwear, and technical attire in fishing, launched the all-new Spring 2023 product assortment. Throughout the board, the Spring 2023 line reaffirms the fame of delivering angler-driven, technical fishing gear that Simms has cultivated over the previous 30 years. Coinciding with the arrival of the Spring season, Simms is proud to announce the official launch of their all-new Freestone Assortment waders.
Accessible in Males’s, Ladies’s, and Males’s Pant, all Freestone waders have gone by means of a 2-year growth cycle and can be found now through Simms’ huge retail community and likewise at www.simmsfishing.com. Constructed from a sturdy, waterproof/breathable 4-layer Toray Quadralam material bundle, the brand new Freestones function a fleece-line, reach-through chest pocket, zippered stretch-woven stash pocket, and a built-in Tippet Tender pocket to permit anglers ample on-body storage for small necessities. Additionally geared up with Simms’ patented back and front leg seams and stretch elastic suspenders with opposing buckles that permit for a waist-high conversion on sizzling days. Constructed-in neoprene gravel guards, anglers can reap the rewards of consolation and a totally unhindered vary of movement.
“We’re actually pleased with what we’ve achieved with the brand new assortment of Freestone waders,” says Simms Senior Product Line Supervisor Matt Carara. “Since they had been first launched, Freestones have come a great distance – and every variation has drastically improved. From begin to end, the present iteration took about two years of design and growth, however in actuality, we’ve been fine-tuning, tweaking, and perfecting Freestone waders for 15+ years. In my thoughts, the Freestones we launched this month are a direct and correct reflection of all of that effort and time.”
When first launched in 2003, Freestone offered anglers with fishy options and waterproof/breathability in an accessible bundle. By means of the years, Freestone has considerably progressed, and whereas the most recent iteration remains to be a unbelievable selection for newbies — it may now simply maintain its personal when put to the take a look at by veteran anglers alike.
To be able to accomplish this, Simms aimed to include trickle-down expertise from longstanding greatest sellers corresponding to G3. The primary and one of the vital necessary steps in growing the brand new Freestone assortment was for Simms to include their G3 match block on each the Males’s and Ladies’s Freestones (respectively). This improved match not solely enhances mobility and luxury — by eliminating bunching, creasing, and abrasion areas, however it additionally dramatically will increase the longevity of the wader itself.
One other new growth that bolsters consolation, mobility, and sturdiness even additional is the incorporation of their patented back and front leg seams. Whereas Simms has utilized back and front leg seams for a few years in wader types corresponding to G3 and G4, that is the primary time this innovation has discovered its means into the Freestone assortment.
After dialing within the beloved mobility and match present in G3, the subsequent precedence to handle was the gravel guard. Whereas its predecessor utilized a self-fabric gravel guard, which is basically a continuation of the decrease portion of the wader’s material, the brand new Males’s and Ladies’s Freestone function a built-in neoprene gravel guard/stockingfoot building. Not solely is that this a serious improve in direction of consolation, efficiency, and sturdiness — aesthetically, it provides the wader that iconic and unmistakable Simms look.
From the match and performance to the appear and feel, the brand new Freestone Stockingfoot assortment provides the technical efficiency and sturdiness Simms waders have come to be recognized for and is additional proof small particulars make the largest variations.
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About Simms Fishing Merchandise: Established in 1980, Simms is the preeminent producer of waders, outerwear, and technical fishing attire and equipment. Your complete line of Simms gear is obtainable at specialty and huge format retailers throughout North America and at www.simmsfishing.com.
