TheGoalNet Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 This thread is for all things Simmons. I'll get the topic started, do they make their own gear or is it all still Boddam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I know Boddam is still making the UL line and their pants/chests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hills Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 They make the 99X and now 1000 series of pads and gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Hills said: They make the 99X and now 1000 series of pads and gloves. Interesting, so Simmonds makes nothing in house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hills Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 1 hour ago, TheGoalNet said: Interesting, so Simmonds makes nothing in house? No, sorry "they" as in Simmons makes the Pro Series. I worded that horribly sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 On 4/14/2017 at 6:03 PM, Hills said: No, sorry "they" as in Simmons makes the Pro Series. I worded that horribly sorry. No worries, thanks for clearing that up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALV1 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Simmons outsources their production on some products,but I think they're honest and upfront about what you're buying and that it is made in Canada. I have their 996 chest and when I called Mark to order it he made it very clear they would do any mods I wanted. He also said if there was anything wrong,EVER,to send it back and they would take care of it. Maybe not producing the product but the customer service was great, the chest exceeds all of my expectations. Now, I'm not trying to start a love fest, I've seen enough back and forth "nonsense" about Simmons and Mark. The products I've purchased are exactly what I expected and what I wanted. When anyone asks I tell them it feels like Senior Plus, not quite pro but I didn't pay Pro prices so I'm fine with it. I've recommended their services and products to other old guys and everyone has been thrilled with the value and customer service. If it's Boddam gear then they make great gear for the average guy. Best sticks I've ever purchased for the price I paid. And I used to pay a lot for Christians!!! I believe TheGoalnet said it previously, if you're considering Senior level gear you would crazy not to take a look at Simmons/Boddam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 18 hours ago, DALV1 said: Simmons outsources their production on some products,but I think they're honest and upfront about what you're buying and that it is made in Canada. I have their 996 chest and when I called Mark to order it he made it very clear they would do any mods I wanted. He also said if there was anything wrong,EVER,to send it back and they would take care of it. Maybe not producing the product but the customer service was great, the chest exceeds all of my expectations. Now, I'm not trying to start a love fest, I've seen enough back and forth "nonsense" about Simmons and Mark. The products I've purchased are exactly what I expected and what I wanted. When anyone asks I tell them it feels like Senior Plus, not quite pro but I didn't pay Pro prices so I'm fine with it. I've recommended their services and products to other old guys and everyone has been thrilled with the value and customer service. If it's Boddam gear then they make great gear for the average guy. Best sticks I've ever purchased for the price I paid. And I used to pay a lot for Christians!!! I believe TheGoalnet said it previously, if you're considering Senior level gear you would crazy not to take a look at Simmons/Boddam. To be clear too, my earlier post was not meant to be negative when asking about Boddam. It was purely a curiosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALV1 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 No worries here, if Mickey Mouse made the gear that well and priced reasonable I'd wear Mickey Mouse gear. I know there's a "Simmons" thing that happens when a discussion starts about them,I was trying to point out that they, Simmons or Boddam make good stuff. The gear was exactly what I thought it would be and the price I wanted to spend. I think sometimes the idea of having the bigger name outweighs the practical choice,for a beer league guy or gal of course. I apologize if you thought I took any offense to the Boddam comment. I didn't,my rambling just read wrong I guess. Had it been as easy to buy direct from them,Boddam, I would have,maybe next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 9 hours ago, DALV1 said: No worries here, if Mickey Mouse made the gear that well and priced reasonable I'd wear Mickey Mouse gear. I know there's a "Simmons" thing that happens when a discussion starts about them,I was trying to point out that they, Simmons or Boddam make good stuff. The gear was exactly what I thought it would be and the price I wanted to spend. I think sometimes the idea of having the bigger name outweighs the practical choice,for a beer league guy or gal of course. I apologize if you thought I took any offense to the Boddam comment. I didn't,my rambling just read wrong I guess. Had it been as easy to buy direct from them,Boddam, I would have,maybe next time. All good man! No negativity here towards Simmonds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 1 hour ago, TheGoalNet said: All good man! No negativity here towards Simmonds Besides- Don Simmons had a pretty cool masque! Edit- it was Gary Simmons with a cool masque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayluv54 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Manufacturing is very expensive, especially when you offer different types of product, so a lot of companies will contract it out to those who have the machines and ability to do it more efficiently. There are many products we buy and use that are manufactured by the same company, yet have very different names and features and often are competitors. Consider Foxconn, they make your iphones, ipads, Blackberry phones, Nokia Phones, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 4, Xbox One and Kindles. This is the company made famous for workers jumping out of windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 46 minutes ago, jayluv54 said: Manufacturing is very expensive, especially when you offer different types of product, so a lot of companies will contract it out to those who have the machines and ability to do it more efficiently. There are many products we buy and use that are manufactured by the same company, yet have very different names and features and often are competitors. Consider Foxconn, they make your iphones, ipads, Blackberry phones, Nokia Phones, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 4, Xbox One and Kindles. This is the company made famous for workers jumping out of windows. For many, it is simply not cost effective to tool up to make things. In so many cases, it saves a fledgling company from having to make the mistakes that can be made from perfecting their own manufacturing processes. Anyone can make a great prototype, but taking that prototype and turning it into a successful production product is harder than you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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