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Old 09-18-2012, 07:59 PM   #1
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My experience is different.

Were you trying to walk on rockweed with low Simms studs? If so they are not long enough and that is your problem. Wearbars are the way to go for thick weed and they hold well in vibram but you will need about 15-20 in each boot. For jetties and wet black rock the Simms carbide studs in vibram work well (better than the wearbars which can skid on dry smooth rock) and holds up better than felt. I've not tried the star studs but they are very low profile and would be worthless in weed.
Although felt with studs is the best all around traction option, my experience was that I could not get a top quality Simms felt boot to last a full season. The felt just wears too fast if you walk long distances over rock. The vibram boots I've used have lasted several years and likely will go a season or two more.

Vibram without studs is a death trap.
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