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04-21-2007, 11:28 AM
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stuck in a desert :(
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Im a little lost right now
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Korkers
Im interested in korkers but im not sure how the K-5000 compares to the 1100's. Im sure the 5000 are better because they cost more but in what aspects are they better in? better grip, easier to change studs lasts longer etc.... any info from those with personal experience would be great.
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04-21-2007, 11:45 AM
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Been many moons
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Aquidneck Island
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The K5000 are not better in my opinion. Have buckles instead of laces. Also have screw in spikes which can be a pain to swap out when it comes time to replace them. Since the threads start to corrode.
I use the K 1100 PLUS series. They have more spikes than the regular 1100 series. And have push in carbide spikes that are easily replaced. Can also replace the laces easily as well.  |
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04-21-2007, 12:05 PM
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Location: Newport, RI
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04-21-2007, 12:58 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: North Shore
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I have both ... although I had both as the lace ups were at my folks house and my mother is a fanatic about throwing stuff out if it's not used regularly.
That said, I only have the buckle ones, not as good, but still okay ... although I believe the 1100s and 1100 plus are less expensive than the others.
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04-21-2007, 02:41 PM
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Been many moons
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Aquidneck Island
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Sidenote: I have size 9 Bootfoot Orvis Silver Labels. The LARGE korker's fit perfect. The MEDIUMS as suggested in the chart came up short.
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Standing on the water, casting your bread
While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing
Distant ships sailing into the mist
You were born with a snake in both of your fists while a hurricane was blowing
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04-21-2007, 05:08 PM
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end of the fence guy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: tiverton ri
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1100's the laces give me a better fit and the 1100s are liter
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04-21-2007, 06:32 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Recently relocated to the shores of Rhode Island - East Bay!
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Used them both. I vote fr the 1100 plus - cheaper, lighter and studs aplenty. If your not a maintenance nazi, you will loose thread sockets on the 5000's due to corrosion.
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04-21-2007, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2000
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Go with the lace up model...still the best and a much better fit  |
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04-21-2007, 06:46 PM
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Finally
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: FL
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I've had both and modified both with stainless screws.
The Buckle ups are easier to put on and take off but they are pretty bulky and heavy.
The lace ups are a PIA to put on and take off but they are much more comfortable and lighter.
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04-21-2007, 06:46 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Laceup - 5000 is more comfortable IMO but comes unglued at times... Hodgman Gladiators are good for the money and are a cross between the 1000 & 5000
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04-21-2007, 07:11 PM
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Great White Scup Hunter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In the Corner...
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Lace up,,,, I also did the stainless mod,,,,, I added a few fender washers on the boot side for the ones that would pull out and put a drop of locktite on the nut side to keep everything tight,,, I do know the stainless stuff wears down pretty quick if your on the rocks a lot,,,
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04-21-2007, 11:50 PM
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stuck in a desert :(
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Im a little lost right now
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Korkers 1100 Plus it is. I'll try that and see how it works out for me. Thanks alot to everyone for helping me.
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