Might these work for Barefooting
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Printed Date: June-06-2024 at 7:03pm
Topic: Might these work for Barefooting
Posted By: Mark Mel
Subject: Might these work for Barefooting
Date Posted: April-07-2009 at 7:32pm
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So my runner friend finds these for running - supposed to be better for you to run barefoot. They have a couple of different models and he said these might work for barefooting.
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products_KSO_m.cfm - Fivefingers The lake I'm on is a dammed up river and we get lots of flotsam early in the season and these might protect the feet some. They also have a neoprene type model; http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products_Flow_m.cfm - Neoprene Model These might be nice for those that like to barefoot in the cold. I've tried sneakers before and I don't like the disconnected feeling they provide. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=972&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - 1978 Nautique FBook - www.facebook.com/charliedontsurfct |
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Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: April-07-2009 at 8:09pm
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They seem like they'd work pretty well for barefooting. I looked at these a while back for racing my triathlons in, but in the end decided i'd rather go with standard running shoes & not be stuck with something I didn't like/use for $100.
I Don't see any reason why they wouldn't work for 'footing. It's still the same basic size of your foot with each individual slot for toes... so it's essentially like being barefoot. Plus... I think they look sweet... when i get some extra cash, i'm gonna pick up a pair for running/climbing. Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: April-07-2009 at 8:57pm
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Mark, those look pretty cool and like you I ski in a river so I'm always dodging junk. If you do try them out please post back how they worked. I hurt my foot over a year ago and it still kills me to foot for any more than 1/4 mile or so, these might be an option. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: April-07-2009 at 9:18pm
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I did not personally try them but was in the boat when a friend did and he did not like them. weird spray and no feeling. you'd be better off with a pair of small shoe skis. IMO.
Steve ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 2:34am
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dude, you are killing me...LOL...
WTF are those things? I almost drew down on them with my .357 magnum thinking they were a five-toe gila monster...LOL I thought you were joking until I read the rest of the posts. You are freaking serious! If you want some shoe skis for a bit of warmth and a bit of protection, check these out at barefootcentral.com: http://www.bfcproshop.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=86 - Shoe Skis I am not a big fan of using things for barerfooting that are not intented for footing. JMO. The five freaking toes put me over the top. Sorry, I am ROFL over here... ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 10:53am
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Dude, give it a rest. When you get close to 50 and still have the desire to barefoot but have physical limitations from injury all you can do is look for options.
I've seen the booties you linked to and the shoe ski suggestion above is ok if I wanted to go "shoe skiing" but my thoughts were that those others Mark linked to "might" offer some protection/support and still have some feel of the water. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: Mark Mel
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 11:23am
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Ha I had the same thought initially Lakeboy. But, if they work well, provide some protection, maybe provide some warmth while still giving the feel of the water, what's the harm?
Also my friend the runner is thinking of getting them for running - in public! At least on our boats the audience won't be so big. Also, most of us don't have the luxury of footing in a nice warm log free California canal/lake. ;) ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=972&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - 1978 Nautique FBook - www.facebook.com/charliedontsurfct |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 1:28pm
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OK, I'll give it a rest since I nearly split a gut. No bad intent over here, just having some fun.
BTW I am nearly 50 myself and foot twice a week year 'round...Mark's got a good sense of humor, thought he would appreciate it. My serious point is stick to the gear that is designed for the purpose especially on the water at 42 MPH. Many, better than me, have developed specific products for purpose AND safety. Nuff, said. ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 2:36pm
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Mark, we are by no means log/debris free. Last week, Andy avoided driving me onto a huge submerged, water soaked log. The whole set we came across all kinds of debris. We are no strangers to the shoe skis. I nearly skied across a 4x8 sheet of plywood in the winter. The only place there is no risk is a private ski lake, but the trade off is a short run.
The Sacramento River Delta is a favorite spot with miles and miles of sloughs. ALL get debris, especially winter/spring. Check those shoes out on BFC.com if you are serious about protection AND the right product for the job. ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 2:54pm
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I don't like to use shoe skis either but they do have many advantages.
mainly slower speeds for new tricks. I've tried most on the market and my favorite by far is the BFC shoes. I think KSO's are the same but just more money. Just my two cents! Steve ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 4:39pm
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I am intrigued by them but not enough to blow $100....I already have BI's, Scarpa's big and small, and BFC's...
I think they would work and if I could try em before I buy em I might consider it...in fact over on www.onlineshoes.com there is a 90 day unconditional warranty on any shoes you buy...I'll have to check and see if they have them... we ski in tons of debris, its a constant worry...I've seen hottubs floating down the river! ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 4:42pm
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Too funny that they are called KSO's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep stuff out....or did they mean Keith St Onge?????? ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 4:49pm
Agreed, I have a pair from BI and they're great for learning/practicing tricks but I was intrigued by those Mark posted. A few barefoot passes and the next few days at work are just miserable on my right foot so the thought of an alternative caught my eye. ps. It's bad enough where I'm considering taking up wakeboarding this summer!!! ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
86BFN wrote:Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 4:52pm
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Alan, may want to try a pair of $20 neoprene socks. I'd think they're soft enough to give you a feel for the water and minimize the pressure. Steady Eddie was wearing just 1 when we were down at Reids, didn't seem to affect his skiing. ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 5:09pm
A few guys I ski with have used neoprene booties to deal with deeply bruised feet. I wouldnt think anything with a shoe-like sole is going to provide any feel at all- whether theyre shaped like a foot or not. ------------- |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 5:20pm
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Wood,
I have a pair of the same ones Eddie was wearing, always figured they wouldn't last too long if you used them footing. Alan, you are welcome to give them a whirl anytime. Used to foot thru all kinds of debris on the Illinois & Fox rivers until I met a guy who did hit a log, his feet were mangled, no thanks! Will stick with the short runs of our private lake over no arches and less then 10 toes. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 5:22pm
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What I dig about footin' IS the feel of the water on my feet, especially glass. Nothing like it. Some people dig a fine wine or a single malt scotch down the throat; for me it is the water on the feet.
Can't describe it. That's why I foot, and that is why I can't get enough of barefooting. Just ask Andy. (GlassSeeker) I can talk about barefooting all day, every day and not get bored. I am obsessed, sorry to say. My mid-life need for the hot blonde and the red Vette cannot match the need for FOOT FREAKIN' FEVER! I am recovering from a groin pull I got skiing backwards Sunday, and I am already in Andy's grille talking about going out Saturday. Sorry, back to the point...what was the point? OH yeah.. footin'.. that IS the point. ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 7:18pm
Roy, I used to feel the same way you do about footin....28 years ago!!! Now before you get pissed at me that was a joke so relax. I've been following your progress since you started last summer and you've come a long way, you should be proud and sometimes thats hard to contain. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 7:38pm
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Ya got me there, 81. No offense taken, for real. I wish I was exposed to this sport a long time ago. That's why I am so into it: it's fun, and if I can do it, most anyone can.
Thanks for tracking my progress, sincerely. I post, video, and expose barefooting not to make myself look better or cool, but to inspire others. Sure it is fun to succeed and grow. What I want it the sport to grow. The world out there puts footing in a fringe category not because it is fringe, but because they cannot visulize doing it themselves. I have benefitted so much from people, like you, who have been into the sport for a long time, and can teach me. When I go out with Andy, Willie and one of Andy's or Willie's buddies, there is like 80+ years of footing experience on the boat. As the clear rookie you can rest assured I eat plenty of humble pie. Just ask those guys...LOL. ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: April-15-2009 at 12:34am
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If I showed up with those foot mittens, the guys wouldn't let me in the boat. We all have Chuck Taylor high tops to foot with if we can't foot regular. I had a heel blister, as did a footin' buddy of mine, so when that happens, we use the Chucky T's to stay on the water. There is not the control, but they are a blast to use. $24, and you can get them at your local Walmart. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |