I contacted Simms customer service for their suggestions to find leaks. The response was to turn waders inside out and fill with water. The use of light in a dark room showed no leaks.
I opted to fill one leg at a time to knee height to find leaks. It turned out the water oozed out through seam tape on inside where sewn seam was outside.
Back to Simms for repair suggestions. The suggestion was to send in for their review without doing anything since any repairs would void warranty. But, covid conditions were in effect, and no customer returns a were being accepted. I could start the claim, but would have to wait to mail the waders in.
My preference is to fish from shore when possible, so not a big problem to wait.
Patience is a virtue!
Covid restrictions were eased. Old waders were sent in. Customer service deemed the problem a defect.
New waders were sent out.
Thank you Simms!
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