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« on: December 09, 2009, 09:23:26 AM » |
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I'm having a hard time finding a set of cleats to fit my Soral Glaciers.
These boots are pretty bulky.
I used a set last year that where rubber and pulled over the heel and toe but didn't stay on.
Are there any buckle on or tie cleats you guys use?
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« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2009, 09:55:51 AM » |
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I know they do make a Buckle style cleat. I seen some at the Frazee bait shop a few weeks ago. I'm not sure where your from... I'm sure any sporting goods store would have different styles. Good luck!
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« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2009, 02:05:24 PM » |
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I've worn the YAKTRAX over my mickeys the last few years with no issues
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« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2009, 02:21:50 PM » |
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I'm having a hard time finding a set of cleats to fit my Soral Glaciers.
These boots are pretty bulky.
I used a set last year that where rubber and pulled over the heel and toe but didn't stay on.
Are there any buckle on or tie cleats you guys use?
I srewed in some sheet metal screws on the bottom of my boots and they work great  |
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« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2009, 02:41:10 PM » |
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Good idea JJK. Just like the motorcycle racers do on ice.
If checked pretty much all the places around here not able to find what I want.
Might have to make a trip to Gander in St. Cloud.
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« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2009, 03:05:27 PM » |
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Good idea JJK. Just like the motorcycle racers do on ice.
If checked pretty much all the places around here not able to find what I want.
Might have to make a trip to Gander in St. Cloud.
Just remember to leave a little out not flush or they will not work as well |
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« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2009, 03:09:20 PM » |
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Do a search for Reed's and see if they have the link-chain model with the straps. I saw these at the ice show and for some reason I want to say it was at the Reeds booth.
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« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2009, 03:13:05 PM » |
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I think you're right on it being at Reed's Tom. These are what I found on their site though:  Still wouldn't hurt to check out the site and/or call them. Reeds |
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« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2009, 03:27:10 PM » |
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The "screw in the boot" thing works great. Just don't wear those boots in your buddy's new truck or forget to take them off when you go into the house on your wife's[Mother's] beautiful tile floor.
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« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2009, 05:49:58 PM » |
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The "screw in the boot" thing works great. Just don't wear those boots in your buddy's new truck or forget to take them off when you go into the house on your wife's[Mother's] beautiful tile floor.
Sounds like your speaking from experience there crappietom. That could get ugly. |
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« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2009, 07:32:07 PM » |
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Yessir. Got my ears pinned back real good one fine afternoon. Its hard to relate what a nice berber carpet looks like when a half dozen screw heads tangle on the step ahead. Wasn't a nice time.
And then I made a stop at a convenience store for some pop and chips while wearing said footwear....theres absolutely zero grip on cement or tile or whatever the heck the floor was. After a banana, potato, onion display was hastily grabbed for balance I managed to cease the un-natural body motions. Again....wasn't a quality time in my life.
The screws work really well on ice. In fact, at least two different models of the traction assists sold today use the screws in rubber cleats. Its just that they have a really specific place to be worn....on the ice. And yes they raise heck with automotive carpeting too, but the real hazzard is that you can't get your feet to do what you want them to do half the time since the screws get snarled and restrict you range of motion. And, you got it, not a good thing.
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« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2009, 07:44:26 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2009, 07:29:17 AM » |
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After reading your adventure about the convenience store I think I'll stick with finding some strap on cleats. They sound much safer.
I can relate to the berber after you walked on it with the screws in the boots, fixed many of those snags and pulls. Not fun re burling berber.
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« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2009, 07:41:12 AM » |
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Not fun re burling berber.
The service to do so is not fun either....$$$$. |
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« Reply #14 on: December 10, 2009, 09:36:23 AM » |
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I'm having a hard time finding a set of cleats to fit my Soral Glaciers.
These boots are pretty bulky.
I used a set last year that where rubber and pulled over the heel and toe but didn't stay on.
Are there any buckle on or tie cleats you guys use?
What size are your boots? I am wondering because my boots are size 15 and do not have an issue with the cleats coming off as long as I put them on, anyway |
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« Reply #15 on: December 10, 2009, 12:53:25 PM » |
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The boots are only size 11. The problem is the height of the boot.
It's hard to get the rubber over the toe far enough to stay on.
The set I had way back when buckled over the top, they were great. I can't find any like that.
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« Reply #16 on: December 10, 2009, 10:03:34 PM » |
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I've had good luck with the Stabilicers. Here is what they look like. The front strap is adjustable and works on my Sorels: http://www.cabelas.com/p-0005514810809a.shtml |
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« Reply #17 on: December 11, 2009, 05:44:03 AM » |
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This is similar to what I saw. Those I saw had chain across the bottom.
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« Reply #18 on: December 11, 2009, 06:23:22 AM » |
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Thanks Luckydog I'll have to look into those.
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« Reply #19 on: December 12, 2009, 07:17:51 AM » |
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I don't have any recommended cleats besides don't get the cheap ones! I had so many issues yesterday. Cleats kept falling off
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« Reply #20 on: December 13, 2009, 09:03:50 PM » |
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i use the type that gos on the boot under the ARCH and is held on by big rubber bands one brand is ARCTIC SPURS WORKS for me to old not to use cleats hope this helps  RAT |
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« Reply #21 on: December 14, 2009, 07:06:51 AM » |
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I had the perfect example of why you should get cleats. My buddie took a hard fall on the noggin and split his head open pretty good yesterday. Its very slippery out there and be careful!
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« Reply #22 on: December 14, 2009, 07:39:23 AM » |
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Good point Jeff. You just don't have to watch out for thin ice but also how slick it is out there now.
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