Skwala Carbon Wader Review II - Size Medium // Gear Review 

Not sure, I think its a matter of options as many folks are crawling around. Gives 'em a choice I suppose. I would say that I prefer the BackEddy over all models.

Carbon.

I went to their website and asked where their waders were made- they said China and I didn’t like that answer. I think there have to be more people wearing them to get a better idea whether they will stand the test of time and show quality control. I’m sure a bunch of other brands make their waders in the far East as well so not saying these won’t be great, just need to wait and see.

@@cachi-7878 I get that. As I researched these I learned there are places in China that are state of the art, and technicians that are absolute experts on working with these materials. Good folks that have spent their careers perfecting their craft. I’ve been extremely impressed with every element of these. Nothing cheap here, the best place to build these happens to be over there.

​@@cachi-7878I'd rather them made in China than by some fat, lazy, greasy American that doesn't give crap

Ha yea good question. We were part of the "Cloudveil Experiment" back in about 2008. They leaked so bad it was apparent that it wasn't a good product. I've tested 3 models of these fairly hard, ZERO leaks. Bone dry. This company isn't going anywhere but up.

Time will tell.

Ha yea but not by much. Peeing uphill ain't easy hahahaha. If you unclip the waist belt it's easier.

That's a good point. Overall when I need mine to breath is usually when I'm wading shallow (most of the time) and my knees up is in the hot sun, knees down is in the water. Or rowing my boat, or hiking between spots. I don't really sweat when I'm wading in the water deep and not moving much. When I hike from spot to spot on a hot day however, I need a wader that breathes. I used to get drenched in sweat. On hot days I wear my Carbons with a tight fitting base layer and it's amazing. I move better and fish better.

Have not heard of a single issue yet, and we’ve sold a lot of these. They repair them in Bozeman, Montana which is where all customer service originated from. We are a big Simms dealer and it’s always a “repair first” and not replace as it should be. Have you had to return Simms waders personally?

@@redsflyshop ya ive sent in a bunch of pairs of g4z's with minimal problems and they always replace ... I think probably 8 times in the last 10 years or so ... Anything from booties wearing out to pocket zipper problems ...i always expect them to fix it they seem go just think its easier to send me a fresh pair .. Recently sent in 2 hip packs and they send me brand new one .. Was just curious.. Im in missoula so I like supporting stuff made in state .. Always swore by summs but gonna have to try some of these skwallas sooner or later