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 Crumpet
   
Location: Brisbane, AUS
Gender: Male
You know you're in Brisbane when...
 |  |  | Re: Rubber boots or old shoes?
<Reply # 20 on 6/26/2010 7:19 AM >
|  | | | Sneakers - same with all of the people I've drained with. Sure, you have* to turn back if there's a sizable flooded section to wade across, but it hasn't really been much of a problem so far.
Certainly, sneakers provide a reassuring grip and, unless waterlogged, are quite comfortable to walk/hike/jump around in for extended periods. I haven't done the whole "waders thing" so I can't really compare the two, but waders probably would've stopped me from doing a lot of minor jumps and climbs that have become routine over the past couple of years of expos.
*unless you really don't want to (I'm not usually *that* determined, but respect to those that are  )
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[from micro's "drainer rules"] 3rd RULE: If someone says "rain" or "thunderstorm", the draining is over. |
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Mr Fish
Gender: Male
| | Re: Rubber boots or old shoes?
<Reply # 21 on 6/26/2010 11:50 AM >
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This.
Dunlop
Mfckn
Volleys
FTW
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That ^^
Apparently you can now buy volleys with steel caps. It may be useful, because dunlop still wants to keep roofers & painters using them, so they (hopefully) will still be as flexible as original volleys.
Fish
Drain Fish
Drainscape photography enthusiast
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Trap
  
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Gender: Male
Son, I am disappoint
| | Re: Rubber boots or old shoes?
<Reply # 22 on 6/29/2010 4:14 PM >
| | | | I've been using cheap <$40 Meijer bought hip waders for a while now and they've held up well! I don't mind them i think theyre comfortable enough and id rather not have squishy shoes... Also I've gotten used to walking around in public with them on, like into the local fast food joint, or grocery store after an explore. Do it sometime and notice who looks and who dosent, surprisingly few people seem to give a damn
Posted by Send4Help:
ITS EIGHT FUCKING THIRTY!!
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jeepdave
 
Location: Anderson, SC
Gender: Male
It's also a gun.
| | Re: Rubber boots or old shoes?
<Reply # 23 on 6/29/2010 9:42 PM >
|  | | | I'm gonna sound like an old fart but since its in rookie I wanted to throw it out there. Hip and chest waders do wonders. As an avid fisherman I own a couple of each. Just one word of warning, especially if your comming to an out fall your not familiar with or there are places where water "could" be over ya head, if you get below the water line you would be shocked at how fast they can pull you down.
I was once fishing in a stream that was just up to my knees while wearing chest waders. As I moved forward I slipped on a slime covered rock, and fell to the side into a hole. The hole was about 10' deep. My waders filled up within a couple seconds and pulled me down. If I hadn't had my knife with me to cut the straps it would have drowned me.
I know, I know but I just want to make sure no one goes "all the way" with some chest waders or something and hops out at an out fall and doesn't realize its 6' deep and not 3' and drowns by accident.
Flame away
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Trap
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Gender: Male
Son, I am disappoint
| | Re: Rubber boots or old shoes?
<Reply # 24 on 6/29/2010 10:12 PM >
| | | | No reason to flame ya JD, its absolutely solid advice! thats why the companies will rank them as Stream waders (Hips) and River waders (chest) because once youre wearing water filled impermeable pants, and suddenly weigh 200lbs more than a second ago its going to be damned hard to swim
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Posted by Send4Help:
ITS EIGHT FUCKING THIRTY!!
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KeinLicht
Location: Pickering, Canada
Gender: Male
I must explore...
| | Re: Rubber boots or old shoes?
<Reply # 25 on 6/30/2010 12:10 AM >
| | | | Hmm, ill have to keep an eye out for those waders, all the ones ive seen are approx. $100.
And thanks for the warning JD! 
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metawaffle
 
King of Puns
Location: Brisbane!
Gender: Male
Purveyor of Fine Lampshades
| | | Re: Rubber boots or old shoes?
<Reply # 26 on 6/30/2010 12:45 AM >
| | | | In these here parts, people tend to start out with rubber boots, then just go with regular shoes and get wet instead.
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trent
I'm Trent! Get Bent!
Location: Drainwhale hunting
Gender: Male
Not on UER anymore.
| | | Re: Rubber boots or old shoes?
<Reply # 27 on 6/30/2010 4:56 PM >
| | | | Never wear sneakers if the water is usually low and you don't want to get wet. As soon as you go there expecting it to be dry, the water level will be ankle-deep in places on you.
And of course, when it's been kind of high and you bring boots, when you do it will be bone dry and you could have worn shoes. It's just how teh drains work.
Dry drains are no fun though. Jump in the flow!
He who rules the underground, rules the city above.
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bouncewiggle
Location: Johnson City, TN
Gender: Female
| |  | | Re: Rubber boots or old shoes?
<Reply # 28 on 7/5/2010 11:33 PM >
| | | | one major problem with pretty much every type of footwear i've used in drains is getting horrible blisters. if you're planning to walk a long time in waders, wear socks. it will save you some serious pain if you're prone to get blisters. my sandals recently rubbed some nasty spots on my feet after walking in drains for a mile or two, at least. my old, beat up Converse worked damn well aside from the occasional slip n slide experience. the pair of hip waders i got for Christmas from Meijer for like $35 are great as well... provided i remember to wear socks. i think my sandals have seen their last drain.
"bouncewiggle, now more entertaining than Jell-O" |
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\/adder
Location: DunkarooLand
Gender: Male
I'm the worst of the best but I'm in this race.
| | | Re: Rubber boots or old shoes?
<Reply # 29 on 7/6/2010 3:42 AM >
| | | | Knee highs offer moderate protection and won't weigh you down too much if you decide to go for a swim to your neck in a detention basin or something stupid like that ( I did back in March -- air was 50 degrees outside but the water was still barely above freezing) Walking back to the car while sopping wet and shivering then stripping down to my boxers and changing into dry clothes in a walmart parking lot gandered lots of looks.
Normally concealability is often a factor and I like that I can throw some baggy pants over the knee highs while waltzing across a parking lot to the drain in front of civilians without looking too suspicious. Then tuck your pants into the boots to keep them relatively dry.
"No risk, no reward, no fun."
"Go all the way or walk away"
escensi omnis... |
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Jordi
Location: Knoxville, TN
Gender: Female
| |  | | | Re: Rubber boots or old shoes?
<Reply # 30 on 7/11/2010 4:34 AM >
| | | | I bought a pair of those water shoes that they make to wear to the pools and lakes. They seem to work great! Still have lots of grip on the bottom, soft so no blisters, and dry quick. Plus they dont stand out as badly as waders or rubber boots when it is 100 degrees out. Not a bad $7 investment IMHO.
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NHUrbex
Location: NH, USA
Gender: Male
You can always find me chilling on a rooftop.. Ironically, I'm not a fan of heights. Just views...
| | Re: Rubber boots or old shoes?
<Reply # 31 on 7/11/2010 2:34 PM >
| | | | I've always prefered a old pair of hiking shoes. I have a pair of north face sneakers that are great for climbing, running, etc.. I once wore rubbers. Never again. Once you get water in them, you are screwed. They can get really heavy. Find a type of shoe with a firm sole. I've stepped on nails before. Trust me, you want something tough-soled.
Behind every mistake, there is a lesson.
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