Grip Studs footware spikes

[Redsoxticket]

How are the "Felt Ultralites by Cabelas"holding up to the grip studs #1800 and are they tearing up the "hard rubber pods" on the bottom side of the sole ?
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[JackK]

After a years worth of use, how are these holding up? I just picked up a new pair of boots and it doesn't look like I'll be able to use my beloved Orvis studs on them (not tall enough).

Is there a consensus better option- grip studs or wearbars? Anyone tried the Goat Heads?

[Liv2Fish]

Originally Posted by JackK

After a years worth of use, how are these holding up? I just picked up a new pair of boots and it doesn't look like I'll be able to use my beloved Orvis studs on them (not tall enough).

Is there a consensus better option- grip studs or wearbars? Anyone tried the Goat Heads?

Ware Bars with washers to spread there load have worked best for me. There is no way to spread the load with the grip studs.

Buy the 1" ware bars and cut them to fit. The heel (ultralights) will take the full stud and you need to cut about an 1/8" off for the other areas. Epoxy (5200 marine) on the threads a preference. I prefer not to glue because it makes it easier to change them out if needed.

Just my opinion. I don't fish as much as I want to (30-50 trips) but have had my boots for 3 seasons now and just changed out studs for this year. I fit the "appropriate tester" height and weight stats from above...

[eskimo]

I'm liking the grip studs. Pricey but I haven't lost any so I'm sure I can transfer them if my Simm's start to fall apart. I heard of a few guys having issues but I clock in at 165 pounds and haven't even bent one.

[puppet]

Gripstuds all the way....and you can use washers with them.

The shanks on the wearbars corrode and snap after a season.
When I was using wearbars, i constantly had to replace and tighten
them. The gripstuds...set em and forget em. I did not have to replace one.

This is the washer, gripstud, and combo after the washer is twisted up the
auger. The head of the spike is about 1/16 or 1/32 bigger than the opening or
the washer. The washer hole diameter is about 1/4"...the outer diameter is
about 11/16".





the boots...simms freestones. Great boots.
My last pair are still functional but are backups now...over 5 years old.
Other than the felt on these...the uppers show nearly no wear at all.






when i set my spikes...I did not predrill.
I soak the felt in water.
Place a drop of gorilla glue on the spot I want to place the spike.
let it soak in a little.
drill in the spike.

The gorilla glue expands into the fibers of the felt and makes a much more rigid anchor than just the felt alone. I think the felt fibers may stretch a little when wet, so the glue makes it a little more stable.

[Liv2Fish]

Originally Posted by puppet

Gripstuds all the way....and you can use washers with them.

The shanks on the wearbars corrode and snap after a season.
When I was using wearbars, i constantly had to replace and tighten
them. The gripstuds...set em and forget em. I did not have to replace one.

This is the washer, gripstud, and combo after the washer is twisted up the
auger. The head of the spike is about 1/16 or 1/32 bigger than the opening or
the washer. The washer hole diameter is about 1/4"...the outer diameter is
about 11/16".





the boots...simms freestones. Great boots.
My last pair are still functional but are backups now...over 5 years old.
Other than the felt on these...the uppers show nearly no wear at all.






when i set my spikes...I did not predrill.
I soak the felt in water.
Place a drop of gorilla glue on the spot I want to place the spike.
let it soak in a little.
drill in the spike.

The gorilla glue expands into the fibers of the felt and makes a much more rigid anchor than just the felt alone. I think the felt fibers may stretch a little when wet, so the glue makes it a little more stable.

Those look Pissa! Might be time to change it up….

[DZ]

FYI - Grip Studs 1800s 50 pack marked down 25% ($70 to $52.50) right now at Salt Water Edge.