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  1. #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Manitoban Keith View Post
    ouch! feel better man! i have a pair of leather soled ghillies and in winter i use these

    http://toronto.flyerland.ca/products...roduct-1396107

    they dont look so hot, but i slip them off once i get to my destination
    I saw something like those at Costco recently.
    [SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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    I'm here where it doesn't snow but I do have to march around while playing pipes, often on slick waxed floors etc, so I had my ghillies resoled as soon as I bought them with Vibram soles.

    They're also quiet, handy for when the piper is a surprise and I have to sneak around.

    Yes yes I hope your back and neck will be all right!

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    I definitely lean towards Vibram soles in the winter. I'll give up looks for comfort and safety.
    Animo non astutia

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    Quote Originally Posted by piperdbh View Post
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    It's good that the kilt wasn't damaged.



    Yes, good thing about the kilt but too bad about the kiltie!
    - Justitia et fortitudo invincibilia sunt
    - An t'arm breac dearg

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    Quote Originally Posted by Manitoban Keith View Post
    ouch! feel better man! i have a pair of leather soled ghillies and in winter i use these

    http://toronto.flyerland.ca/products...roduct-1396107

    they dont look so hot, but i slip them off once i get to my destination
    Since I live in the world's capital for freezing rain, I have a complete collection of such products. In approximate order of effectiveness with yours, two other possible icy surface walkers are called 'Yaktraxs' and, my personal favourites, for the ice storm pros, 'StabilIcers'. The Yak items use coil springs and are easier on floors than the Icers, which will definately destroy anything indoors except carpeting.

    Then we progress to mountaineering products....

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    Thanks for all the concern for my health. I am fine. The story is worth the fall as I am sure it will be repeated for many christmases to come.

    I have seen yak tracks, actually almost purchased them before. maybe now i will.

    Joe

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