Simms knows that fishing comes in all shapes, sizes, and seasons. That’s why it developed its award-winning ProDry™ GORE-TEX® Jacket and Bib series for head-to-toe performance in everything from fall barometer drops in the Florida Keys to scrapping Biloxi Marsh bulls in blustery mid-December. This advanced outerwear collection includes tech-loaded architecture for 100-percent stormproof protection, and it packs a mile-long list of innovative features to make life on a boat and in the water ultra-smooth. It also marks a milestone for Simms as it taps into a new stream of angling consciousness. Simms. The evolution of the angling revolution starts here.
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PRODRY™ JACKET
Simms’ redesigned ProDry™ Jacket is 25 percent lighter for enhanced stowability. While proven waterproof, durable Pro Shell fabric sets the performance standard for oceanic endeavors to the pro bass tour. Optimized architecture includes high-capacity zippered chest pockets, secured with watertight YKK® AquaGuard® VISLON® zippers. Micro fleece lined-pockets thaw hardworking hands. Dry Cuff™ engineering blocks water at the sleeve. And the Cohaesive™ cord lock system intuitively manages internal adjustments, simplifying the act of cinching comfort in. Finally, duck a deluge inside the Tuck-away 3-point adjustable Storm Hood, which keeps water out and wears well with a hat.
FEATURES:
- 2 chest pockets with YKK® AquaGuard® zippers
- 2 micro-fleece lined hand-warmer pockets
- Oversized collar to protect from elements
- Cohaesive™ cord lock system manages internal adjustment cords
- Tuck-away, 3-point adjustable Storm Hood keeps water out & designed to wear well with a hat
- Dry Cuff™ design locks water out of the sleeve
- FABRIC TECH: 3-layer GORE-TEX® PRO Shell – waterproof/ breathable; 100% nylon face; 40d rip-stop/body & 70d/reinforcement zones
- APPROX. WEIGHT: 20 oz. / 570g
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PRODRY™ FISHING BIB
When monsooning weather calls for stay-dry solutions, Simms’ 25 percent lighter ProDry™ Bib delivers enhanced stowabailty coupled with advanced GORE-TEX® Pro Shell waterproof, durable performance. Large top-load thigh pockets include plier sleeves, and a zippered chest storage pocket is a safe-haven for everything from smartphones and car keys to line spools and nippers. A lower leg hem-lifter adjusts pant length to prevent cuff/heel drag on boat decks. And full length, 2-way leg zippers ventilate, while delivering appreciated entry/exit convenience.
FEATURES:
- 3 storage pockets: 2 top-load thigh pockets with plier sleeves, & zippered chest storage pocket
- Lower leg hem lifter adjusts leg length to prevent cuff/heel drag
- Full-length, 2-way leg zippers offer ease of entry/exit & add additional ventilation
- FABRIC TECH: 3-layer GORE-TEX® PRO Shell – waterproof/breathable; 100% nylon face; 40d rip-stop/body & 70d/reinforcement zones
- APPROX. WEIGHT: 28.8 oz./815g
ProDry Suit. What is the cost? Thank You jim
I noticed the jackets do not have internal cuffs on the sleeves. I was surprised that this feature was not available on such a quality expensive jacket. I would assume that the current cuffing system keeps water out in both the Pro and Challenger series. Will internal cuffs be incorporated in the new gear, or does Simms feel that the current system is adequate? Are any changes planned in the upcoming years’ gear?
I love the product and just wanted to clarify a couple that point before I purchase either the Challenger or the Pro series.
Finally, Is the challenger adequate for most rainy stormy conditions? I bass fish, but don’t fish in extreme weather conditions anymore. I don’t want to send so much money on the Pro series if the Challenger will suffice.
Thank you in advance for your response…..Frank