07-25-2012, 08:14 PM
I agree 100%. I have always cleaned my gear after each use and a little surprised to hear and read many long timers didn't, but do now. That is a plus.
I had felt sole on my Hippers that I wear when in my pontoon. No law outlawing them so I used them, but I can assure you, they were seriously cleaned after every use. Even when guiding, all gear got sprayed and hosed down after every trip, even if only one hour.
I think if you clean and are responsible, and don't wait to be told, felt has it's place.
However, just replaced my hippers after 8 years. Rubber soles have replaced them, but those shoe laces and the
do get serious cleaning.
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I had felt sole on my Hippers that I wear when in my pontoon. No law outlawing them so I used them, but I can assure you, they were seriously cleaned after every use. Even when guiding, all gear got sprayed and hosed down after every trip, even if only one hour.
I think if you clean and are responsible, and don't wait to be told, felt has it's place.
However, just replaced my hippers after 8 years. Rubber soles have replaced them, but those shoe laces and the
do get serious cleaning.[signature]