No experience with the Simms cleats, but those look interesting. I'm guessing Richie has used them or has customers with feedback. If you already have a drill, those are about the same price as buying a new saw blade, drill bit, countersink, screws and 3 ft of 1" x 1/8" aluminum bar.
I was giving this a try before replacing my well worn boots with rubber soles that have become less than sticky and I don't think the upper has enough life left to warrant a resole.
Dalton
On Sunday, August 12, 2012 8:26:56 PM UTC-4, Nick Swingle wrote:
-- On Sunday, August 12, 2012 8:26:56 PM UTC-4, Nick Swingle wrote:
Dalton,I'm intrigued by your DIY effort and may try to emulate it depending on how the countersink versions fare. Do you (or anyone else here) have any experience w/ the Simms Alumbite cleat? They cost significantly less than the Yvon specials, so much so that effectiveness comes into question.--Nick
On Sunday, August 12, 2012 6:41:12 PM UTC-4, Dalton Terrell wrote:Well, it's evident I'm not Yvon Terrell:
After a single morning of fishing, most of the screws pulled out and I lost most of the plates. Traction was frankly amazing, leagues above felt or studded rubber on wet, dry, or slimy rock. So I decided to head back to the drawing board and buy a countersink and another plate of aluminum:
Now I have about double the number of screws, which are 1/8th inch longer and countersunk. If they don't stay in now, it might be time to pony up for the real deal.
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