BDD, thanks for the link. This is Awesome!

 

I made a loop with a cable tie. I put it over the strap. This holds the velcro strap in place, keeping it from coming loose (I lost one sole and not want to loose another)

flyrodf

 

i switched over to a BOA lace system on my snowboard boots last year and i love it.

 

Last summer I purchased their guide boot which has the Boa lace system and the interchangeable soles. The lace system is awesome. Works great unless you're tromping through a lot of sand..it can bind up the dial. But, they are cleaned out easily. As for the soles, I've never had any problem with them coming out in the guide model. I did on one of my order models.

 

Does anyone know the advantage or disadvantage of going with either the "stream kling-on" (with studs) or studded rubber soles?

I'm often climbing on very slippery rocks with and without moss on them. Just trying to figure out what is probably the better option. They both have studs. The Studded Rubber soles have more of them, but I'm curious what the "kling-on" is all about.

Any opinions?

 

For those of you curious about the new Korkers Kling-On Sticky Rubber soles, here's the deal. Korkers has offered Aquastealth rubber in the past, but felt that it wasn't as effective as it should be. About a year ago we began developing the Kling-On high friction sticky rubber compound which is quite a bit softer than the prior AQ and also sports an improved tread pattern for added grip. Also available is a studded version for added traction on those slimy rocks.
Korkers' unique OmniTrax™ Interchangeable Sole System empowers anglers to responsibly prevent the spread of invasive species while providing a variety of performance traction options so no fishing spot is out of reach. www.korkers.com

 

There was an interesting story in the New York Time this week on the possible role of fisherman in transmitting invasive species from one area to another (see http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/16/science/16invasive.html?em). The article focuses on an explosion of an alga (Didymosphenia geminata) , known "fondly" as rock snot, in a Catskill stream. The article describes how tough this species is and its ability to survive on wet felt boots. According to the article, New Zealand has banned felt-soled waders from the North Island to stop the spread of Didymo. The rubber soles on Korkers may be ahead of the curve if other agencies become as concerned about invasive species (this one, whirling disease, etc.) as a few are already.

Steve

 

For those that fish and wade the Methow, know that didymo is already in that system. Please clean your equipment (boots, waders, nets, etc.) before you head to another river basin so that it isn't spread by mistake.

 

I love my Korkers Guide boots, have multiple soles to use and recently added the new Kling Ons with studs. Very grippy in my limited use. Still have not used them on the slimy OP rocks, but will update when I do.