Rubber Legs

[slowp]

The lower snow finally melted. I set out this afternoon to check on how much was yarded last winter out of a helicopter unit. When they pulled out, the snow really hit and there wasn't a chance.

I put on the Kuliens and hiked in. Not bad. Then had some problems going through the felled stuff. I fattened up too much over the winter. That plus getting used to block heels made for some tottering. Had I taken my camera, there'd be a good shot of a log with pig ears. The Used Dog came along and I decided to head on up to the top of the unit. The Kuliens made walking pleasant. My left foot wasn't doing the sidehill rollover.

We made it to the top via elk trails and old skid trails but once we started back down, the rubber leg syndrome kicked in. Made it back to the pickup OK with only one close call --almost a face plant when calks slipped on rock surface of creek bank. I had to help the Used Dog get up a vertical bit of trail. He got a run and I caught him by the collar and pulled. Boy, we are both out of shape. But it was nice to be in the woods without rubber boots
on. The bugs are coming out today also.

The helicopter yarding looked great. Nothing like Axmen! Unfortunately, the helicopter company that worked on the unit has gone under.

I haven't felt the need for ibuprofen yet. :greenchainsaw:

 

[2dogs]

I always enjoy your posts. Your communication ability is far above mine. Thanks for the play by play and I'm glad the boots worked out well.

BTW I could have sworn I read the title to this thread as "Rubber Logs".

 

[TheLumberJack]

must be nice

enjoy the season ahead!

 

[slowp]

Need ibuprofen this morning...knees.

 

[TheLumberJack]

Need ibuprofen this morning...knees.

atleast it's not a percoset day!

 

[peanut]

The lower snow finally melted. I set out this afternoon to check on how much was yarded last winter out of a helicopter unit. When they pulled out, the snow really hit and there wasn't a chance.

I put on the Kuliens and hiked in. Not bad. Then had some problems going through the felled stuff. I fattened up too much over the winter. That plus getting used to block heels made for some tottering. Had I taken my camera, there'd be a good shot of a log with pig ears. The Used Dog came along and I decided to head on up to the top of the unit. The Kuliens made walking pleasant. My left foot wasn't doing the sidehill rollover.

We made it to the top via elk trails and old skid trails but once we started back down, the rubber leg syndrome kicked in. Made it back to the pickup OK with only one close call --almost a face plant when calks slipped on rock surface of creek bank. I had to help the Used Dog get up a vertical bit of trail. He got a run and I caught him by the collar and pulled. Boy, we are both out of shape. But it was nice to be in the woods without rubber boots
on. The bugs are coming out today also.

The helicopter yarding looked great. Nothing like Axmen! Unfortunately, the helicopter company that worked on the unit has gone under.

I haven't felt the need for ibuprofen yet. :greenchainsaw:

You're such a girl.

 

[slowp]

You're such a girl.

Yes I am. Thank goodness!

 

[peanut]

Yes I am. Thank goodness!

I knew that.

 

[Mike Van]

Could you put "camera" On your birthday or Christmas list? We'd sure like to see some pics.

 

[Greystoke]

The lower snow finally melted. I set out this afternoon to check on how much was yarded last winter out of a helicopter unit. When they pulled out, the snow really hit and there wasn't a chance.

I put on the Kuliens and hiked in. Not bad. Then had some problems going through the felled stuff. I fattened up too much over the winter. That plus getting used to block heels made for some tottering. Had I taken my camera, there'd be a good shot of a log with pig ears. The Used Dog came along and I decided to head on up to the top of the unit. The Kuliens made walking pleasant. My left foot wasn't doing the sidehill rollover.

We made it to the top via elk trails and old skid trails but once we started back down, the rubber leg syndrome kicked in. Made it back to the pickup OK with only one close call --almost a face plant when calks slipped on rock surface of creek bank. I had to help the Used Dog get up a vertical bit of trail. He got a run and I caught him by the collar and pulled. Boy, we are both out of shape. But it was nice to be in the woods without rubber boots
on. The bugs are coming out today also.

The helicopter yarding looked great. Nothing like Axmen! Unfortunately, the helicopter company that worked on the unit has gone under.

I haven't felt the need for ibuprofen yet. :greenchainsaw:

Kuliens are Sweet Have had four pairs both block and spring heel, drive in, screw in, nailed sole, and stiched sole. Now I mostly wear a pair that I had re-soled from block corks to a vibram sole; once you get past the price:jawdrop:you find out that they are worth every penny! BTW, what was the name of the helicopter outfit?

 

[slowp]

The boots are working out well. Very good and best of all, not rolling over on the sidehill. I'm able to work on some of the higher elevation units now. The recent heatwave has melted the snow. There's still patches and drifts to deal with in the shady spots. If you get too hot, just slap some snow on your neck!:greenchainsaw:

 

[Greystoke]

The boots are working out well. Very good and best of all, not rolling over on the sidehill. I'm able to work on some of the higher elevation units now. The recent heatwave has melted the snow. There's still patches and drifts to deal with in the shady spots. If you get too hot, just slap some snow on your neck!:greenchainsaw:

Your first pair? Do they have the metal clips on the outside of the sole? I had those on my first pair and they were awsome until they fell off. I was very religious about cleaning and greasing them, and because of that I wore them year round, (except for occasional snow), in Southeast Alaska (13 feet of rain per year), and my feet were never wet. Best of all they were made for my feet, which are fairly messed up after a nasty leg break turned them the wrong way.You will love them,

Cody

 

[Cedarkerf]

I think slowp could be the female logging Patrick Mcmanus. Great story teller.

 

[deeker]

I think slowp could be the female logging Patrick Mcmanus. Great story teller.

I think slowp has a lot more class than my other hero Pat McManaus.

And no doubt easier on the eyes.

Pat would be fun to go camping with....I think....

slowp could teach me a hell of a lot about the forest....

 

[slowp]

Your first pair? Do they have the metal clips on the outside of the sole? I had those on my first pair and they were awsome until they fell off. I was very religious about cleaning and greasing them, and because of that I wore them year round, (except for occasional snow), in Southeast Alaska (13 feet of rain per year), and my feet were never wet. Best of all they were made for my feet, which are fairly messed up after a nasty leg break turned them the wrong way.You will love them,

Cody

Nope. I had a pair during my first session here...prior to the owl BS and then off into exile. They were good and my feet stayed dry too, until I wore holes in the heels. Everything was on steep steep ground here and I'd dig in those heels in the pummy. Now it's only steep.

My new ones don't have the triconies? those metal clips. I figured I'd rip my legs up good if those were on.

Got a phone call last night and I'll be heading back up the hill in search of road flagging. Glad I have the boots.

Did people call your feet Smurf Feet when you wore them?:greenchainsaw:

 

[Greystoke]

Nope. I had a pair during my first session here...prior to the owl BS and then off into exile. They were good and my feet stayed dry too, until I wore holes in the heels. Everything was on steep steep ground here and I'd dig in those heels in the pummy. Now it's only steep.

My new ones don't have the triconies? those metal clips. I figured I'd rip my legs up good if those were on.

Got a phone call last night and I'll be heading back up the hill in search of road flagging. Glad I have the boots.

Did people call your feet Smurf Feet when you wore them?:greenchainsaw:

Triconies! That's what they were called! I loved them; I was usually on some steep rugged ground falling timber for Columbia, so I loved the Triconies, especially on rocky ground, but unfortunately they fell off after about a year, and Kuliens discouraged me from installing them again on my next pair. They never ripped up my legs and were a lot easier on things than redwood corks were (was constanly scuffing my toes with them). Never heard the "smurf feet" comment? Only comments I ever got was how "they better have gold stitching for that kind of money".:monkey:. It was kind of funny watching guys go through two or three pairs of Wesco's (while fighting with wet feet, and shoo-goo-ing their soles back on, and at $300 a pair),to my one pair of Kuliens; If they only knew!KULIEN

Cody