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wading boots
« on: September 23, 2013, 04:34:12 PM »
I was told today by a salesman that felt sole waders were banned in the Park streams.  Any truth in that?  I looked all over the GSMNP website and did not find such restrictions.  Hate to think I need a new pair of boots.
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Re: wading boots
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2013, 04:43:55 PM »
I haven't heard anything about it. Sounds like they are trying to get rid of some rubber bottom boots to me. Don't do it.
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Re: wading boots
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2013, 04:47:29 PM »
Thanks Mike!  I was thinking that was the case.  Nothing wrong with my boots, but my wife need a new pair before we head east next month.
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Re: wading boots
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2013, 04:53:57 PM »
Don't forget the studs.
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Re: wading boots
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2013, 05:23:01 AM »
I'm with Mike on this. Heck, even out West and Alaska they are rethinking their original rulings.
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Re: wading boots
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2013, 11:09:00 AM »
x3 and don't use steel studs- I had some stainless zip screws and thought they would be better than aluminum but were way too hard!
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Re: wading boots
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2013, 12:40:46 PM »
Quote from: Mike Anderson on September 23, 2013, 04:53:57 PM
Don't forget the studs.

I've tried all types of studs, some about got me kilt  :o

WET felt is what I rely on, be careful of stepping into the Smokies with dry felt, I have a damaged tail bone from 1985 on West Prong Little Pigeon, from stepping in on a flat rock with dry felt.
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