February 19, 20197 yr I'm very cruel to mine, they are sat in front of me right now having been steam cleaned last night,dried in the sun and wind today. A good coating of Duckwax will go on them and they can sit in front of the woodburner for a couple of days. Considering how badly I treat them they have lasted well,I'll buy another pair the same and abuse them too.?
February 19, 20197 yr http://www.duckswax.co.uk This is made by a fellow trials rider and works like a dream on my Gaerne oil finish boots. I speak only as a satisfied customer, if you went to Telford Show it was available there from the duckswax stand.
February 20, 20197 yr 99% of trials boots will eventually let in water, regardless of how much you lash on the waterproof gear. so invest in a pair of SealskinZ water proof socks. Ex NATO, EBAY. Bring back NCB wellies that's what I say.
February 20, 20197 yr Duckswax looks excellent but softening of the leather is not really what you want on a trials boot worn to protect from injury.
February 20, 20197 yr I have a fifty year old pair of DRs which admittedly are too thin and soft to be used in anger any more and a newer pair of Gaernes which are only about forty years old. I just wash them with cold water let them dry and then rub in some dubbin. The Gaernes are still waterproof. (I have replaced the front linings with leather).
February 21, 20197 yr 14 hours ago, owlit said: I have a fifty year old pair of DRs which admittedly are too thin and soft to be used in anger any more and a newer pair of Gaernes which are only about forty years old. I just wash them with cold water let them dry and then rub in some dubbin. The Gaernes are still waterproof. (I have replaced the front linings with leather). I must have had 10 pairs of boots over the years, and none of them have even been waterproof, even when new. Goretex socks are the closest to dry feet in my experience. This was before it really started raining. Edited February 21, 20197 yr by b40rt
February 21, 20197 yr When the water level gets a bit higher than the boots I think most would get wet feet!!!! Enjoyed the video thanks
February 24, 20197 yr Author Love riding streams! Sealskinz are a bit pricey... Bought some duckwax though, smells lush and worked a treat on my Gaernes. Made here in Somerset too. Winner.
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