Post by: Sundance on November 09, 2013, 08:20:56 PM
Post by: PolarBear on November 09, 2013, 08:36:41 PM
Awesome buck by the way! Congrats!
Post by: bobcat on November 09, 2013, 08:55:17 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 09, 2013, 09:33:17 PM
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Post by: wapiti hunter2 on November 09, 2013, 10:23:13 PM
Not much ankle support though.
Post by: Lingcod on November 09, 2013, 10:43:43 PM
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Post by: bobcat on November 10, 2013, 09:54:31 AM
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B004U6LUAO/ref=mw_dp_cr (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B004U6LUAO/ref=mw_dp_cr)
Post by: billythekidrock on November 10, 2013, 09:58:47 AM
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Post by: singleshot12 on November 10, 2013, 01:17:06 PM
When I fished in AK in the 90's I bought a pair and they lasted forever. I bought a pair about ten years ago in Westport and they were light and flimsy. The store owner told me they did not change, but it sure was not the same quality as the older ones.
There is a cheaper look a like for around half the price,don't be fooled and find the heavy duty ones they'll last 5 x as long
Post by: aaronoto on November 10, 2013, 01:49:20 PM
I need some new rubber boots and was thinking about ordering some xtra tuffs. Checked on Amazon and wow! The reviews are terrible. Maybe that's because these aren't the Xtra Tuff II's?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B004U6LUAO/ref=mw_dp_cr (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B004U6LUAO/ref=mw_dp_cr)
No, it's because those are the "Made in China" version... Honeywell purchased Xtratuf, closed down the plant in Illinois, and moved production to China. From what I've heard the quality of the Chinese made boots is crap. I've got two pairs of USA made boots, but when they wear out, there's no way I'm buying another pair of Xtratuf's.
Post by: bradslam on November 10, 2013, 02:28:10 PM
I've been seeing lot of adds for Irish Setter rubbers. They have some sort of flex portion in the back built in to help put on and take off. Anybody got some input on them?
I've had a pair for a couple of years and love them. Better ankle support and a better sole design than Xtra Tuffs. I fished commercially in Alaska for 14 years and have had quite a few pairs of Xtra Tuffs. I've hiked all over in them from SE to the Alaskan Peninsula and used them for hunting for years, even in Washington. However, there were too many times I would be slipping while on inclines and feeling it in my ankles while sidehilling. They are great on the boats, but they have limitations when used as a hunting boot.
Post by: elkh8me on November 10, 2013, 03:30:31 PM
Post by: JJB11B on November 10, 2013, 03:36:08 PM
We all know the only way to keep our feet dry is with rubber :dunno: :chuckle: Nice deer :tup: :tup:Wear rubber to avoid future discomfort lol
Post by: AKBowman on November 10, 2013, 03:56:24 PM
Wow! Nice buck! I assume you got him today?
How's that possible? Special quality deer permit?
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on November 10, 2013, 05:52:30 PM
I've been seeing lot of adds for Irish Setter rubbers. They have some sort of flex portion in the back built in to help put on and take off. Anybody got some input on them?
I got some for the wife out of the Cabelas bargain cave for a steal she hates rubber boots, but wears these when it's nasty with no complaints. I just bought some under armor muck style boots recently they have been the most comfortable muck style boot I have purchased out of the box.
Post by: AKBowman on November 11, 2013, 07:09:15 AM
Roger that AKBowman, this deer was taken with a quality permit. There is more to the story, but this is the teaser until the article is published. ;)
Very nice buck, I hunt bt's archery almost always from tree stands always in xtra tuffs. For tree stand or ground blind hunting I buy them 1.5 sizes large, uninsulated, wear thick wool socks with a poly liner and put felt insoles in them. I've never had my feet get cold on stand which is saying a lot because my feet always seem to get cold.
How many points did you have to draw that tag if you don't mind saying.
Post by: sirmissalot on November 11, 2013, 07:18:30 AM
Post by: Natures Way on November 11, 2013, 09:22:41 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on November 11, 2013, 04:42:06 PM
I used five points to draw this permit and I believe my friend also used five points to draw this permit. Alright, a few more.
Both of them are great bucks...archery to boot. Congrats to you both!