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AAM196 
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 Topic: Barefoot handlesPosted: July-15-2014 at 4:05pm |
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What do you guys use/like? This week at the lake my casad (name tells you the age) front toe handle broke during a deepwater start.. I assume it was due to wear from use on the boom over the years etc as it broke near the end of the loop.
I was looking at Masterline, KSO and BI handles.. who uses what? and who has best prices? |
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backfoot100
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Posted: July-15-2014 at 4:20pm |
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I currently use old Scarpa handles that are Masterline. They're definitely getting ready to be replaced but they've had a LOT of use. They're the tractor grip and I have to duct tape them up to keep from having the tractor grip peel. I won't be buying the tractor grips again.
New KSO handles are made by Masterline with the rounded corners and are awesome. That will definitely be my next handle. |
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When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded.
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75 Tique
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Posted: July-15-2014 at 4:36pm |
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Or if you really dont want to spend the money and your old casad is otherwise fine, you can send it to lake elmo for a rebuild. I sent my old BI up there a couple years ago. All new except handle and toe strap for $25.
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Hollywood
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Posted: July-15-2014 at 4:44pm |
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Eddie, you have EVA grips, there are several patterns (including the original tractor pattern). Every "tractor" grip I've seen was made of rubber, and tore the *************** out of my hands.
For barefoot I much prefer the common "tacky" grip. |
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NCH20SKIER
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Posted: July-15-2014 at 5:18pm |
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I have both BI and a US Gear (not sure they are still around)that has the rounded corners. I prefer the US Gear with rounded ends, it is all about preference, but the important thing is what is keeping it tight and you on top of the water
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AAM196
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Posted: July-15-2014 at 5:18pm |
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"Or if you really dont want to spend the money and your old casad is otherwise fine, you can send it to lake elmo for a rebuild. I sent my old BI up there a couple years ago. All new except handle and toe strap for $25"
Hummmm you don't say |
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backfoot100
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Posted: July-15-2014 at 5:24pm |
You are correct sir. Brain farts are common as you get older. I'm thinking of the tractor grips on wake handles. I still won't get the EVA grips again. They feel great until they start coming apart. The new KSO handles that I used at WBC were awfully nice. |
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When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded.
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Posted: July-15-2014 at 9:47pm |
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i have a masterline that I love, not rounded, but nice and wide, and as much time as I spend riding on my butt instead of my feet I have to think that's a good thing.
the only complaint I ever had about it was from a young lady a few weeks ago doing deep waters, she thought the padded lines from the corners of the handle made the rope too rigid and long for her to get her short legs past...but that was the first negative thing I ever heard |
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Posted: July-16-2014 at 10:12am |
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Andy barefooting on that lake!!!! You must have been on the water at O'Dark-Thirty in the morning to get good water before the hoards of tubers attack.
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Posted: July-16-2014 at 11:26am |
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Posted: July-16-2014 at 11:41am |
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Now that's funny!!!
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75 Tique
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Posted: July-16-2014 at 12:46pm |
Just needs to spread her legs more. A common fix to a myriad of problems. |
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Posted: July-16-2014 at 1:03pm |
US gear is still around Greg! look what I recieved yesterday!  Bought it custom to match my boat and suit! just for the looks! lol will probably use is this WE. I also have a BI, which I bought 3 years ago, still in like new condition. Excellent handle! And for the ll rope I have a Front toe hold barefoot company handle...(looking for a cheap handle, this one fit my needs) The toe strap is little twisted though... And my BI back toe hold is still unused...ever since I returned from my florida trip, I only went skiing twice...been grounded dur to my herniated disc... 
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kapla
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Posted: July-16-2014 at 1:05pm |
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Price wise
The BI is in the 90-100 range The Barefoot company was $89 and the us gear cost me 199! ouch! |
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Hollywood
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Posted: July-16-2014 at 1:43pm |
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BI will outlast the Barefoot Company (Lake Elmo) by a long shot.
Greg Weyers builds nice stuff at great prices. WeyersCustomHandles |
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AAM196
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Posted: July-16-2014 at 2:19pm |
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Greg Weyers do look nice! Was leaning toward BI.. all around Mike's stuff has always been quality.
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IAughtNaut
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Posted: July-16-2014 at 2:22pm |
Well you made them put your name on it! What did you expect?
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kapla
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Posted: July-16-2014 at 2:32pm |
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custom name was free! jaja
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