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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8105 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #170 - Aug 9^th, 2010 at 4:18pm	Quote Print Post
	Sorry about the link not working I don't understand why that happens. I cut and paste out of the pages properties. Then close the site and paste into my reply. It always comes up when I preview before posting, but doesn't always work for others? I don't know why that happens. Anyway, to answer Kerry's question, Yes, you need the slack to pull on and off. I don't tie the laces off at all. I end up with two single lengths of lace. You can tuck these into tongue area around upper laces, like in the picture of the combat boot, or just let hang free. I have them on my low cut workout/ water shoes and the hanging length, doesn't hit the ground, it just kind of " floats" there. Eliminating any loops or knots keeps you from snagging on branches/rocks and roots causing the embarrassing falls we've all probably had one time or the other I take a lighter and melt the end of laces, so they don't fray. I also tie a small overhand knot in the end of the tag end and snug tight. This is so you don't pull the lace thru the lace-lock when removing the shoe. Hard to do, but believe me, possible PS, I just took a ruler and checked the tag length after snugging up my low cut water shoes. I have 4" of slack. Even with 5", the laces wouldn't hit the ground or get under foot. I don't know how you lace your shoes, but from my viewpoint, I'm not seeing how that 5", is a problem? Maybe post a pic of laced shoe and I can give you a better answer?


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8105 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #171 - Aug 9^th, 2010 at 4:26pm	Quote Print Post
	Snow_Dog wrote on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 9:42pm: That link didn't work for me ST. Brought me to the website but did not show whatever product you were talking about. I just clicked on my original post's link, and the link came right up for me. One of QJ's computer literate can tell me why it works for me, but not others :question


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Preacher Contributer Subscriber Offline Posts: 1327 Location: COTU Joined: Apr 10^th, 2010	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #172 - Aug 9^th, 2010 at 5:55pm	Quote Print Post
	The link for this product? (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) No problem for me. I've all sorts of those stripped from otherwise busted gear, jackets, bags. The bag may have a hole, but it has a perfectly servicable drawstring & cordlock. It could be the person viewing doesn't have the right plug-in installed. IE7 or higher, if you're on IE6 or worse then you should upgrade anyway. Maybe also local security settings? Maybe if someone is set high or worse that part is stripped?


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Kerry Inukshuk Offline Posts: 427 Location: Toronto Joined: May 13^th, 2010	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #173 - Aug 9^th, 2010 at 6:16pm	Quote Print Post
	Thanks ST. I think my problem is that I was tying off the two ends together and that left too much lace hanging. Your way ought to work just fine and I'll give it a try. By the way, you can get those cord locks at MEC for 30 cents each although I guess we all have a ton of them lying around from disposed bags that developed holes.


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DentonDoc Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #174 - Aug 9^th, 2010 at 7:03pm	Quote Print Post
	Preacher wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 5:55pm: It could be the person viewing doesn't have the right plug-in installed. IE7 or higher, if you're on IE6 or worse then you should upgrade anyway. Maybe also local security settings? Maybe if someone is set high or worse that part is stripped? I'd say it was more likely server maintenance. The link was dead for about 10 hours then came back to life. dd


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8105 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #175 - Aug 9^th, 2010 at 9:07pm	Quote Print Post
	Kerry wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 6:16pm: Thanks ST. I think my problem is that I was tying off the two ends together and that left too much lace hanging. Your way ought to work just fine and I'll give it a try. By the way, you can get those cord locks at MEC for 30 cents each although I guess we all have a ton of them lying around from disposed bags that developed holes. I tried this method a few years back before someone stole my idea I found the spring in a gear bag wasn't strong enough to hold a shoe like a laced knot. Not saying some wouldn't work, but the ones I had failed under pressure. The ones I linked you too, have a very strong spring, and a two-stage lock. When you press them slowly, they open up allowing movement. A quick press, and they click-lock into place, locking them very securely. I'm sure that's why there so much more expensive than the standard ones. If anyone can get old gear one's to work satisfactorily, then your ahead of the game. In any case the concept works really well and is worth a look, if your tired of laces coming untied at the worst moments Thanks for tech info. I'll try and remember to post my links like Jimbo did, so everyone can see them.


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Preacher Contributer Subscriber Offline Posts: 1327 Location: COTU Joined: Apr 10^th, 2010	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #176 - Aug 9^th, 2010 at 10:01pm	Quote Print Post
	I'll tuck long ends into the criss-cross going up the tongue. Also, when doing a double knot collect the free ends and tie them double as well.


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Snow_Dog Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1858 Location: Twin Cities Joined: Jul 11^th, 2003	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #177 - Aug 9^th, 2010 at 11:20pm	Quote Print Post
	Nope. The link still doesn't work for me. I get the company's website, but no product appears. Not sure what version of IE I'm on, but this computer's less than a year old so it can't be too ancient. Jimbo's link worked, though.


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Preacher Contributer Subscriber Offline Posts: 1327 Location: COTU Joined: Apr 10^th, 2010	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #178 - Aug 10^th, 2010 at 5:17pm	Quote Print Post
	They're spring toggles you find on pretty much any non-waterproof stuffsack. Any reputable camping supply store should have a bulk bin full of them if they have bulk bins at all.


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Kerry Inukshuk Offline Posts: 427 Location: Toronto Joined: May 13^th, 2010	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #179 - Aug 10^th, 2010 at 8:37pm	Quote Print Post
	Preacher wrote on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 5:17pm: They're spring toggles you find on pretty much any non-waterproof stuffsack. Any reputable camping supply store should have a bulk bin full of them if they have bulk bins at all. They're not really. I picked up some of the ones they have at MEC (and they do have a bulk bin) and they're pretty cheap and in fact won't really hold the laces without slippage. I tried them out and I don't have confidence that they'll work. I think the ones ST is talking about, at least according to his description, are better quality that will properly bite down and do the job. My problem is how do you order something worth $2.50 when shipping is $20.


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