Muscle_21 Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Fellas, would just like your opinion on a certain pair of gaitors. i know 1000 denier material can stop snake bites, as an american snake guards site sells 1000 denier and guarantees protection. but they are expensive and want something cheaps. i found a pair made by an australian company, though they have 1000 denier material around the boot section but not all the way up, from boot onwards its got 500 denier....is this still enough for protection? anyone know where i can get proper protective gear from? Thanks for the help...attached is link to the site for the gaitors im talking about. http://www.seatosummit.com.au/showdetail.php?Code=AGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Look fine - Aust. snakes don't have very long fangs at all. Plus I'm sure that snakes would of been taken into concideration if they are designed for Australia. When you're on narrow scrubby tracks or getting really close to nature you'll appreciate the shin protection provided by the 50mm velcro front opening! As everyone will say main thing is just to avoid them when you see them in the bush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 I just bought a pair of gaitors from a NZ outfit run by a friend of mine, http://www.outdoorsupplies.co.nz/ Kneehigh Gaiters $89 These Knee Hi Gaiters have a quiet outer lined with water resistant canvas. They have heavy duty zip and domes to keep them closed and a toe hook to hook into the laces. Picture shown in Bushland Habitat. Sizes: M, L, XL Code: 316 Colours: Green, Bushland Habitat & High Country Habitat I wore mine for a 5 hour wander on very hot and steep hills the other day and they were great. I was unsure about sizing so shot in the middle and got size L, and they fit like a glove. NZ price listed is includes GST which is not payable on O/seas sales and then another reduction for the exchange rate, quite a good deal. These are "Well made New Zealand".... a bit like me really!!!!!?? Cheers, The Kiwi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muscle_21 Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 The Kiwi, do you know what material those gaiters are made from? Phil, i try to avoid em, but incase the unlikely event one decides to taste my leg, id like to just have a bit of assurance ill be ok. see how it goes. thanks fellas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushcam Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 I've bought gear from Outdoor Supplies in NZ before. Very good business to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullcat Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 I just bought a pair of gaitors from a NZ outfit run by a friend of mine,http://www.outdoorsupplies.co.nz/ Kneehigh Gaiters $89 These Knee Hi Gaiters have a quiet outer lined with water resistant canvas. They have heavy duty zip and domes to keep them closed and a toe hook to hook into the laces. Picture shown in Bushland Habitat. Sizes: M, L, XL Code: 316 Colours: Green, Bushland Habitat & High Country Habitat I wore mine for a 5 hour wander on very hot and steep hills the other day and they were great. I was unsure about sizing so shot in the middle and got size L, and they fit like a glove. NZ price listed is includes GST which is not payable on O/seas sales and then another reduction for the exchange rate, quite a good deal. These are "Well made New Zealand".... a bit like me really!!!!!?? Cheers, The Kiwi. Do you have the link to the direct page of them Gaitors, to save me time going through all the website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Apologies, I meant to add that info but I've been laid up with with pneumonia. The link to the manufacturer is Huntech, you should be able to get all the info about the gaiters from them, and I reccomend you buy them from Ross at Outdoor Supplies. Listed prices are less GST (12.5%) and then a bit more off for the exchange rate. They are a damned good product, and there is plenty of other good stuff to look at on Ross's site. The Kiwi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullcat Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Apologies, I meant to add that info but I've been laid up with with pneumonia. The link to the manufacturer is Huntech, you should be able to get all the info about the gaiters from them, and I reccomend you buy them from Ross at Outdoor Supplies. Listed prices are less GST (12.5%) and then a bit more off for the exchange rate. They are a damned good product, and there is plenty of other good stuff to look at on Ross's site.The Kiwi. Thanks for the link Kiwi... Hope you get well soon, buddy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Toad Man Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 If you can find a worn out pair of older style motocross boots like Rossis, cut the upper part off and they make good gaiters. Thick leather with shin guard - excellent protection from snakes and ####ly foliage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Toad Man Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Damn swearing filter. Thats "pr!ckly" foliage !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Apologies, I meant to add that info but I've been laid up with with pneumonia. The link to the manufacturer is Huntech, you should be able to get all the info about the gaiters from them, and I reccomend you buy them from Ross at Outdoor Supplies. Listed prices are less GST (12.5%) and then a bit more off for the exchange rate. They are a damned good product, and there is plenty of other good stuff to look at on Ross's site.The Kiwi. Thanks for the link Kiwi... Hope you get well soon, buddy... Thanks for the kind thoughts, I am on some antibiotics that would make credible 'WMD's' and starting feel better, but this damned sweating is driving me nuts permanently cold from evaporating sweat!!! Warm barrels. The Kiwi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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