On Mar 29, 9:37*am, wrote:


I remember reading a few reviews on the newest gear to replace felt
Some of the reviews were very unfavorable - too slipery
There was also some discussion on this list

I wonder if we can reprise this disussion as we may soon have no
choice but to replace the felt.



A) felt will almost certainly be banned elsewhere ... both Idaho and
Montana are reviewing it as we type

B) prepare to fall down .... more

C) I use some Patagonia non-felted in less lethal wading
situations ... but they suck, without studs. However, I have it on
very good authority that Patagonia coming out with a new and vastly
better product, soon ... time will tell

D) put the studs in non-felted boots and they are pretty good for
wading but not for those who fish out of custom built, hand made and
lovingly crafted wooden boats ;-(

E) I agree changes will only slow down the problem ... but maybe that
will allow time for a better solution to be evolved ...