Gaiters - opinion on these before I import

Made in Ukraine
Called "Snow Gaiters" over there
The Vid is piss poor - could have shown the Zip/Velcro better
I have Black Diamond at the moment with Velcro up front - but these with zip then velcro flap over, I think be real good

What do you think they would weight (a set)
Come in Med - Large and X Large

Need to make decision tonight to order (will get a pair for self for sure)
Depending on weight (re shipping as its gone crazy mad $ wise)
Hope to be priced $70-80-ish ?

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They look good.

Will they make me go faster because they are Russian (rush'n). :)

(yes, yes, I know Ukraine gained its independence in 1991)

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Originally Posted by Tahr

They look good.

Will they make me go faster because they are Russian (rush'n). :)

(yes, yes, I know Ukraine gained its independence in 1991)

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You be Nuclear Powered Bruce - made in Chernobyl - Ukraine :-)))))

Where the under wire is attached - I would hope there would be a cord inside where it is riveted - so rivet is over that cord (think that made sense

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Originally Posted by Sarvo

Where the under wire is attached - I would hope there would be a cord inside where it is riveted - so rivet is over that cord (think that made sense

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yes only thing I would say is would hope there is webbing through that part so rivet goes through the webbing and not just the folded inner and outer of the gaiter itself

Who leaves those wires on anyway? I always cut them off and if the elastic gusset is strong enough they don't creep up - and if Im in snow and do need to tie them I just use para cord.

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

yes only thing I would say is would hope there is webbing through that part so rivet goes through the webbing and not just the folded inner and outer of the gaiter itself

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That's what I was meaning above - hope there some extra reinforcement in there for rivet to go over top of
BUT - my expensive Black Diamond just have strap (not wire) stitched onto inside
That heel/tread loop actually dose not get a lot of tension ah - I think

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Who leaves those wires on anyway? I always cut them off and if the elastic gusset is strong enough they don't creep up - and if Im in snow and do need to tie them I just use para cord.

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My Huntech ones that I had way back when those boys 1st started Huntech - the cord would wear out so just kept replacing it and like you sometimes had nothing
Depending on the boot too - I think I prefer it there - wire better as it limit heel grip so much

I will order a sample of these in three colors and see what they are like
So be 2 of each in Med & Large (12 pairs)

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I will take the top camo ones in medium then.

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Originally Posted by Tahr

I will take the top camo ones in medium then.

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Suppose you will want a Modeling Fee again too :D

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Originally Posted by Sarvo

Suppose you will want a Modeling Fee again too :D

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Can we pay to avoid more unsightly pictures.... +1 for the top Camo pattern but in xl for my long slender hairy legs

I'll give a pair of Med Blacks a go. As my legs are nowhere as long or slender(what?) as 223nut

I would be a starter on the top camo set in large.

My canvas putties are getting a bit doggy so I guess its time I tried out some of these newfangled gator things.
I guess I'd be a medium?
Dont care what colour.

i would buy top set in med.

Havent worn my old Huntecs out yet.
6mm chain makes a good replacement for the wire in slippy mud

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Originally Posted by Pengy

Havent worn my old Huntecs out yet.
6mm chain makes a good replacement for the wire in slippy mud

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6mm chain!?!?? Really?
3 links or 4?

I would be keen on a pair of XL mate - don't care what colour.

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

6mm chain!?!?? Really?
3 links or 4?

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Well, i never actually measured it :(

Fairly sure it was 6mm

Update !!!

Sounds like only Blue and Red in Stock
They had not updated their "in stock" supply - and was showing above three available :-(

So hang fire until I get confirmation of what's available
End of their season special means I get good price - but also can be a supply issue in size and or models available
Also saying will check another Store outlet - so back later

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Make sure they have genuine YKK zips so that they can be easily repaired when the zips wear out, cos they will. But looks like a decent pair of gaiters.

Keen on that tan colour to try, they look good for the price. How waterproof?

I vote everyone gets red to make @Sarvo job easier.... as that's what I'd chose knowing insects like blue

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Originally Posted by hotsoup

Keen on that tan colour to try, they look good for the price. How waterproof?

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Made from Oxford-Cordura (PU) 1000D fabric (350 g / m²), treated with water-repellent impregnation. Thanks to the special interweaving of the fibers and the reinforced yarn, the material becomes resistant to wear and tear.

Still waiting to hear availability - what colors etc

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

6mm chain!?!?? Really?
3 links or 4?

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works bloody well

Do you have any measurements from them in regards to the sizes sarvo?

Cool idea. I use lacing wire. And when I boil the billy over a fire I often hang it with the wire from my gaiters.

UPDATE #2

Supplier will be getting an Order refresh of these soon (how soon not sure)
So hopefully will have full color options then
So will Re-Up this Thread then and PM those of you who showed interest
Do not wait if need them now (which I am sure most do not :-)

I figure if they work in the Ukraine, they got to work in NZ?

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Originally Posted by davetapson

I figure if they work in the Ukraine, they got to work in NZ?

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They are for -20c and kneee deep snow

Thanks Sarvo. Ping me when you're ready to take orders. Happy for red, or the green if available.