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Lacrosse alpha burlys starting to crack.
Lacrosse alpha burlys starting to crack.
Started by supremepredator, May 12, 2016, 07:26:16 PM
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Ericbrooks
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#15
May 14, 2016, 09:23:55 PM
X2 on the Aqua Seal. I where my burlys for everything I do in the woods, if I get 3 years out of them I'm happy.
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#16
May 14, 2016, 11:34:43 PM
X3 with Aqua Seal. That stuff rocks. I had a pair of Rocky Scentproof rubber boots for almost 10 years that started cracking around the same place as yours. It helped hold them together for a few more years until the cracking was beyond repair.
Aqua Seal is superior for waders and wetsuit repairs as well. It lasts longer if stored in the freezer after the tube is opened.
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supremepredator
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May 15, 2016, 02:28:48 AM
Upon further inspection my boots are worse than i thought. I found 3 holes total in both boots and they are cracking from the ankle down. But a buddy told me about this magic "shoe goo" from wally world and let me tell u after smearing on a coat it is working wonders! Ive already got the 1 major hole sealed up tight and am planning on doing the whole boots with this stuff! Im not sure what this stuff is, buts its not like silicone. Its seems stronger. Im going to be doing several coats and might have to get another tube.
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#18
May 15, 2016, 09:37:53 AM
Quit buying the Alphas. You can still get the traditional rubber burley, and the last pair I bought is wearing as well as the pair I replaced them for. Last pair held up for almost ten years. Finally wore the bottom almost through.
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#19
May 15, 2016, 10:03:36 AM
Shoe goo and Aqua seal is temporary. One long hunting trip and it'll start to wear / peel a little. Only real solution is get new ones.
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#20
May 15, 2016, 11:10:40 AM
Again, buy the standard version rather than the soft Alphas. You can still get the original style rubber.
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#21
May 15, 2016, 06:17:31 PM
Time for a new pair.
Get a pair of Granges. They're less bulky, they are softer and you can feel for debris under your feet better, and they're a lot cheaper.
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#22
May 15, 2016, 08:23:25 PM
I buy nothing but Aeroheads anymore when it comes to rubber boots.
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May 17, 2016, 03:46:44 PM
My first pair of Granges, made in the USA, lasted 10 years the next pair, made in China, lasted 4 the next pair only 3. Talked to a Lacrosse rep at an outdoor show about this and he admitted the Chinese rubber was inferior. I bought a pair of Alphas last time and the glue is failing after 2 seasons.
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May 17, 2016, 04:35:33 PM
I really like rubber hunting boots over any other kind of style. Whats a better brand? Irish setter looks good how are they?
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May 17, 2016, 05:45:42 PM
Have you tried sending them back? My boss has returned 3 or 4 pairs over the years and has always gotten them replaced - no questions asked. I've never tried it because I feel like after 4 or 5 years that the kind of miles I put on them that I've definitely gotten my moneys worth.
Always worth a try.
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