Scentblocker Boots

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  1. jfergus7

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    Who has these and what are your thoughts? I purchased a pair this weekend. They are very comfortable and are real light. Curious if they are really waterproof like they say they are.
     
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    Now I see why you dont have that much disposable income to hunt Wi.
     
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    T, I could have purchased a Wisconsin if I really wanted to but it would really have been for only 1 weekends use. I have had new boots on my list this entire season ever since I tore a hole in my old ones last year! I am up in Minnisota next weekend so the weekend after would have been my only hunt cause IL opens the weekend after!
     
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    Where at:confused:
     
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    Not exactly sure. Think it is just outside St. Paul. I am going to a fishing rod building class at my ice fishing rod sponsor. Should be a great time. We have about 15 guys going up for 2 days to build our own rods. Going to have a bbq and bonefire! Should be a great time!
     
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    If this is what you showed me at the tourney these poles are sweet for sure.
     
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    I am sure that I did show you. They are the ones with the wood handles that have my name laser impirinted in them. Should be a great time. I am really looking forward to it!
     
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    Do these boots have any insulation? If so what is the most grams you can get? It gets cold up here!!!!!
     
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    They don't say anything about the insulation but they didn't seem bad. I purchased them a bit bigger so I can wear heavier socks if needed. I just checked the scentblocker.com site and didn't see anything about it either. I am considering exchanging them for the new version that has the zipper side though.
     
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    Got to try out my new boots today for the first time. Have to say that I was very happy and impressed with them. They are unbelievably light weight and did a great job of keeping my feet dry after walking through several creeks. Only problem I have is I purchased them a little to big. Think that I will get a smaller size for early season and use these larger ones for winter when I need to double or triple up socks since they don't have much insulation in them.
     
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    I called Robinson Labs and they said they are equivelant to the 1000 grams....I also have the dream season pro's.
     
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    I am shocked to hear that. They sure don't seem that insulated. Well that is good to know!
     
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    I have the 8 in version and love them except for the fact that it takes some real work getting them on and off without the lace ups. I haven't tried the full length version, but look like a good boot.
     
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    Not having laces is one of the things I really like about these boots. They are real easy to get on and off. I really couldn't be happier. Just think I am going to purchase a smaller size!
     
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    How much are those?
     
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    I got them at Bass Pro for $149.
     
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    They definetly cost a little more then other boots that I have purchased but I already think they are worth it. The real question is how long they will last but only time can show that.
     
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    I have a pair of Rocky boots that I purchased 2 years ago. They were about half the price of the Scent Blockers but they have just fallen apart on me. I was really hoping for good things from them but they have been a big dissapointment.
     

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