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strutstopper
Longbeard
Joined: Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:39 pm Posts: 119 Location: VA
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Boots
I'm interested in getting a pair of Lacrosse rubber boots, about 18" tall and was wondering which of the following you all would recommend. I plan on using these for deer hunting, rabbit hunting, and maybe turkey hunting. They're pretty much the same thing, but diff. grams of insulation.
http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/product ... rodid=2707
http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/product ... rodid=2705
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:26 am |
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Freddy
Boss Gobbler
Joined: Fri Dec 03, 2004 12:50 pm Posts: 3138 Location: Goodview, VA
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My personal opinion is that 1200 grams of insulation is too much... especially for turkey hunting. If you are sitting on a deer stand in 20 degree weather they would probably be fine. The trouble with rubber boots is my feet sweat so bad in them. I would be inclined to find a pair with 200-400 grams of thinsulate and then get the right socks. Socks are the key... right GN?
_________________ "You have to pay for every bird you kill and the coin you use to pay for them is time." - Tom Kelly
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:30 am |
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TK582
Longbeard
Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:43 am Posts: 295 Location: Fredericksburg
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A wise man once told me these few rules to live by when buying hunting items:
Cotton vs. Synthetic Winner is Synthetic
Gortex vs No Gortex Winner Gortex
Leather over Rubber (Scent Purposes) Winner Rubber
I agree with Freddy the sock is the key.. You need to wick away the moisture and my key in staying warm is staying DRY.
Just my two scents.... LOL
Tom
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:58 am |
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Turkenator
King of Spring
Joined: Fri Apr 22, 2005 11:28 pm Posts: 333 Location: Wise County, VA
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If those were my only choice's I would go with the Sport Side-Zip 18"... the one that isn't 1200 grams.
I choose that one for the reason(s) that Freddy mentioned... 1200 grams is WAYYY too much for Spring Turkey hunting... if you do indeed plan to use them for that. IMHO
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:43 pm |
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FlatLand Gobbler
King of Spring
Joined: Mon Dec 06, 2004 8:46 am Posts: 753 Location: Hampton, VA.
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I think 1200 grams any time is to much in our climate(Virginia). 600 grams would be nice with a good sock for winter, but would still be to much for Spring Summer weather. Do stick with a zippered or gusseted boot thou. I bought the Lacross Burley boot, but it doesn't have a gussett. They can tend to slip slide on your feet. I know camo rubber boots are a little more, but if I had it to do again, I would go with Camo. Turkeys just see so well, it would give you a little more of a chance of not being seen too soon.
_________________ Ron
"Turkey hunting, when you knock all the feathers off it, is a game of infinite variables, played on a field of unlimited dimension, against an opponent who doesn't know the rules and wouldn't play by them if he did." ...Jim Spencer
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 1:31 pm |
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You might want to check out the Woody Max Muck Boot...made by the Muck Boot Co. I have a pair and I can vouch for them the best rubber boots I've ever put on my feet! Easy on, easy off, no slipping while climbing and very comfortable.
GS...
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Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:17 am |
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