Alternative to Korkers...

[Redsoxticket]

How are the lengths measured, threads or top to bottom ?

Never mind, you answered your previous post
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[ivanputski]

@PBADAD:

I actually have a pair of brand new cabelas boots that have the rubber spots on the felt bottoms meant for the cheap studs they provide with the boots... as soon as I saw these boots this winter, I knew my vision of losing the 2 pounds of heavy rubber was closer than ever... I knew they would stay put in the felt alone, but when I saw the rubber, I knew that would work even better. Did you use the wearbars?

I believe the threads are 1/2" and they are 46$ for 48 spikes... I am actually considering a bit of epoxy on the threads prior to screwing them in, but from your experience, is this necessary? Did you have any fall out entirely? This is definitely worth a shot... worst case you can always take them out and go back to the ankle weights... but I know its going to work... can non-club members view your article? Thanks for your reassuring input!

[jeffsod]

I have been thinking about trying this product down at the canal this season. A friend of mine discovered these and bought a couple of cases of them to share with our iceboat club (New England Ice Yacht Association Web Page) this past winter so I bought a pair.

Traditionally I use the stableicers for iceboating but you have to replace the studs at least once a season as we regularly walk back and forth from pavement to ice setting up.

Initial testing of these have proven positive for our usage. I am not sure how they would work out for surfcasting or canal use but since I already own a pair it won't hurt to try.

Thought I would share the info as they are easy on and off and reasonably priced. I think the retail we paid was around $45.00 a pair. We used the diamond grip variation.

KAKO | Ice Cleats & Winter Traction | Slip & Fall Protection

[ivanputski]

These are the boots I got... felt soles, rubber spots to receive threaded spikes... boots are light, flexible, and under 60 bucks... going to be so much better swimming to a rock without the k-5000's

There are many products out there that will keep you from slipping on rocks... However, I am in search of a specific set up that suits my personal preferences and conditions I fish in... *light for long walks, * long spikes to penetrate thick weed, * convenience of not having to strap on Korkers all the time, * ability to swim in them. Sometimes its a pain to search and search and try stuff and waste money on experiments, but when you finally find the perfect fit you have been looking for, its worth it...

[likwid]

I'm just going to ride around on Eben's back.

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by likwid

I'm just going to ride around on Eben's back.

maybe get some strap on roller skate attachments?

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by ivanputski

These are the boots I got... felt soles, rubber spots to receive threaded spikes... boots are light, flexible, and under 60 bucks... going to be so much better swimming to a rock without the k-5000's

There are many products out there that will keep you from slipping on rocks... However, I am in search of a specific set up that suits my personal preferences and conditions I fish in... *light for long walks, * long spikes to penetrate thick weed, * convenience of not having to strap on Korkers all the time, * ability to swim in them. Sometimes its a pain to search and search and try stuff and waste money on experiments, but when you finally find the perfect fit you have been looking for, its worth it...

fished with those boots all last season and never had a problem with them, not even a stud missing