Poor mans gaiters.

[limpalot]

I now have a use for those gum boots that have a slight leek in the LH boot. Brilliant Aussi Bush Craft vstrom. And recycling too. :lol:

 

[GaryO]

If made from these they may even scare the snake away

 

[vstrom]

Like to see someone have the guts to do that . :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[LONEWOLF]

Death Adder.... 8)

Mmmm 2nd Most often Snake I see . Or Don't See.. :|

LoneWolf....

 

[tryhard1968]

Good one mate, glad you posted the idea true blue Aussie invention.

 

[vstrom]

Just another tip is use boots that are size 8 and up as size 7 and down are about two inches shorter.

 

[cecc]

What a top Idea.

 

[Tathradj]

And the fastest striking snake in the world.
Boa's come a close second.
Also when an Adder hits, You have half an angry heavy set snake behind it.
They can and do go through a set of leather boots, easily.
Prick of a snake. 8)

Death Adder.... 8)

Mmmm 2nd Most often Snake I see . Or Don't See.. :|

LoneWolf....

 

[Tathradj]

Or try and mate with it. LOL
Not a good scenario with a rather horny snake around your boot. :8 :8 :lol:

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/4018/1481163858_images.jpg

If made from these they may even scare the snake away

 

[Tassie Daz]

Whata great idea. And don't have to wear the boot which is too hot in the heat.

 

[RM Outback]

Just another tip is use boots that are size 8 and up as size 7 and down are about two inches shorter.

Great ingenuity vstrom, top idea. Regarding size did you use your normal size or 1 or 2 larger so it fitted over your boots. Would also come in handy to save our legs from your fires :lol:

 

[vstrom]

Hi RM I used Two sizes smaller I'm a 10 used an 8 for a good fit around my skinny leg .

 

[Pig Iron]

Next time you blow a thong thread the straps through holes drilled in the gum boot soles then you haven't wasted a thing vstrom.

 

[user 4386]

Or try and mate with it. LOL
Not a good scenario with a rather horny snake around your boot. :8 :8 :lol:

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/4018/1481163858_images.jpg

If made from these they may even scare the snake away

Yeah, I have known a few girls like that (venomous).....and I find in general that wellies scare the girls away.

 

[MikeB05]

From Vstrom "Hi RM I used Two sizes smaller I'm a 10 used an 8 for a good fit around my skinny leg."

Guys, I would have thought that the looser the gumboot/gaitor the better....so if a snake strikes it it kind of collapses rather than represent a firm target for the fangs to pierce??

For me Id be going a size or two bigger....also lets some air circulate as black rubber can get pretty warm in the heat of sunny Qld.

Still, Vstroms idea is very inventive.
regards

 

[vstrom]

Hi Mike gum boots are very loose around leg so when you cut the sole of they are to big in reg size and want to spin on your leg so two sizes smaller and they sit nicely and are still loose enough with plenty of room to flex about.

 

[Gilly47]

Very nice Mr. V thanks