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Posted: Nov 06, 2011 - 05:58 PM
Looked like that RIB was trying to swamp you at 2:14 in!
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Posted: Nov 06, 2011 - 06:28 PM
Has anyone ever tried these?
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Posted: Nov 06, 2011 - 06:37 PM
it was blowing 30kns so we had all the coaches out. the laser sailors in optis 2 coaches sailing optis RWB sailing are own boat(im in red) green fleet watching in the RIBS(the younger kids).
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Angelo
1983 Hobie 16 Cat fever #55697
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SARASOTA, FLORIDA
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Posted: Nov 06, 2011 - 06:55 PM
I recently bought some zhik 460 boots. If its warm enough I prefer bare feet but these seem to work well.
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Posted: Nov 06, 2011 - 08:13 PM
when it's light air i prefer to take off the shoes and chill but when it's blowing i like to have my toesies protected, all it takes is a little mishap where some line gets snatched between your toes or you bust your arse on the trap and your foot gets raked across something. not to mention stepping on oyster shells which can be like knife blades. so my specifications would be tough enough sole, mesh uppers, covered toes, not too clunky, booty height(staying warm not an issue), quick dry, and make me look like a pretty princess....(just kidding, te he!!).
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bill harris
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Posted: Nov 07, 2011 - 05:51 AM
I like my Keens. I had a pair of Newport H2s that were a bit on the small side given to me. Didn't wear them for a year, but then discovered they make great boat shoes.
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Posted: Nov 07, 2011 - 09:20 PM
Only in San Francisco
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Posted: Nov 07, 2011 - 10:30 PM
a couple choices for decent prices...
http://www.departmentofgoods.com/mens-water-shoes
the first pair of north face ones are kind of interesting for the price..
decent price = deal, not so much dirt cheep
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Posted: Nov 08, 2011 - 08:02 AM
My brother gave me a pair of those 5 toe shoes and I absolutely hate them. People swear by them, especially runners, but they are so uncomfortable and offer little protection. I try to always wear boots because the few times I haven't I have messed up my feet. I have very long toes and can pull in the mainsheet with my feet, but I also get cought on everything.
I agree with the San Francisco comment. They are stupid, ugly and, uh...
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Posted: Nov 10, 2011 - 03:27 PM
And I thought that cat owners were cool people talking about cool things. What's the next conversation going to be about, neoprene underwear? I can have these types of conversations with my wife when we go "fun" shopping at the mall people! GRRR
Ok, sorry for being cranky, my boat is away for winter and my body is still trying to adjust..
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Posted: Nov 10, 2011 - 04:17 PM
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Posted: Nov 15, 2011 - 01:01 PM
old boat shoes in back ground, current up front...the new ones are the most comfortable boat shoe ever, ugly, but extremely comfy. if they had just put a mesh upper on them they would be awesome...but as is, they stay wet for days(not what she said)...
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Posted: Nov 25, 2011 - 04:25 PM
Just got my OTB SAR boots in the mail today. Man, those Navy Seals wear some comfy sticky boots!! Can't wait to try them out on the boat!
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Dave Bonin
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Posted: Dec 03, 2011 - 10:33 PM
pulled the trigger on the new sperry's, got them from zappos(great company btw). they had the muppet green pair for 52$ as opposed to 65$ for the blue(goin' ugly saves cash i guess). real comfy, ultralight...but will be a long time before they and i get wet in them! definetly not cold water gear but wasn't looking to stay warm, quite the oposite here in africasippi...
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Posted: Dec 12, 2011 - 05:09 PM
has any one used ZKG - Colours?
http://www.zhik.com/ProductDetails.aspx?category=1&element=62&PKID=5213&CategoryID=
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Angelo
1983 Hobie 16 Cat fever #55697
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Posted: Dec 13, 2011 - 07:38 PM
I got some black ZKGs right before the weather got cold. Haven't used them on the boat yet. Very, very comfortable. The neoprene and rubber soles feels like walking on thick sponge
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Uwe
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DFW, TX
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