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  • Looking to buy new stingray guards - any recommendation?

    I am in the need of a new pair of ray guards and it seems like the Foreverlast brands are not holding up very long, so I went online and found these. Has anyone every bought them? If so, please let me know what you think or if you have other suggestions. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAw&dur=1691
    LIVIN THE SALT LIFE

  • #2
    I bought a set just like that 2 years ago and I much prefer them over the clunky everlast boots I had before them. They've held up well.
    Shut up and FISH!!

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    • #3
      Great, thanks for the feedback.
      Originally posted by Ibtsoom View Post
      I bought a set just like that 2 years ago and I much prefer them over the clunky everlast boots I had before them. They've held up well.
      LIVIN THE SALT LIFE

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      • #4
        I'm not sure what brand those are but I've heard the Crackshot's are good...they look similar with the strap that goes under, may be the same thing. I've been meaning to buy a pair myself but haven't done so yet.

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        • #5
          I looked into a variety of 'puncture proof' fabrics trying to find a better, more comfortable ray guard. SuperFabric meets ASTM standards for both needle puncture and metal cut/puncture. I think it is a 3M product that has been incorporated into safety clothing. Turtleskin is one company that uses it for snake proof clothing. Might be worth a look. I have thought about buying a set of the gators and then trying to shoot a nail gun through it. That would be proof to me that it would work on rays too.

          "Shut up and jerk your croaker" - James Fox

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          • #6
            Those looks like they would be comfortable to wear. Thanks for letting me know, I might go ahead and order some to see what they are all about.
            Originally posted by Jerkyourcroaker View Post
            I looked into a variety of 'puncture proof' fabrics trying to find a better, more comfortable ray guard. SuperFabric meets ASTM standards for both needle puncture and metal cut/puncture. I think it is a 3M product that has been incorporated into safety clothing. Turtleskin is one company that uses it for snake proof clothing. Might be worth a look. I have thought about buying a set of the gators and then trying to shoot a nail gun through it. That would be proof to me that it would work on rays too.

            http://www.turtleskin.com/Snake-Gaiters.aspx
            LIVIN THE SALT LIFE

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            • #7
              The only thing I see if they said rust proof zipper, I have not found one thing that can hold up to the saltwater, so I am a little worried about that. $ 135 and they rust in a year would not be good.
              LIVIN THE SALT LIFE

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Explorer21 View Post
                I am in the need of a new pair of ray guards and it seems like the Foreverlast brands are not holding up very long, so I went online and found these. Has anyone every bought them? If so, please let me know what you think or if you have other suggestions. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAw&dur=1691
                Those blue one are Stingray Guardz brand...also Crackshot ray guards if you don't like foreverlasts anymore




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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Explorer21 View Post
                  I am in the need of a new pair of ray guards and it seems like the Foreverlast brands are not holding up very long, so I went online and found these. Has anyone every bought them? If so, please let me know what you think or if you have other suggestions. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAw&dur=1691

                  I've been using those exact kind for years. I love them.

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                  • #10
                    Got some like that at Marburgers. I would recommend em.
                    Scott
                    "All fishermen are liars except you and me and to tell you the truth, I'm not so sure about you!"

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                    • #11
                      Shuffle, shuffle, shuffle....plain ole reef boots for me still. I guess I'll be hard headed till I get popped!
                      Don't be a Nancy!
                      If it smells like fish....you know I've been there!

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                      • #12
                        Looking to buy new stingray guards - any recommendation?

                        What Monte said.
                        We are West End Anglers, a saltwater tribe!

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                        • #13
                          Hell, I've even waded barefoot at behind the Pass before! That long walk back from the sand bar is a mother after 8 hrs of standing with reef boots on!
                          Don't be a Nancy!
                          If it smells like fish....you know I've been there!

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Explorer21 View Post
                            The only thing I see if they said rust proof zipper, I have not found one thing that can hold up to the saltwater, so I am a little worried about that. $ 135 and they rust in a year would not be good.
                            Before spending that kind of money I would just go ahead and buy these then use your Simms boots for the winter when the rays are gone.

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                            Everything God does is right, the trademark on all his work is Love. Psalm 145:17

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                            • #15
                              the ray's don't leave in the winter. The crackshot guards and reef boots is what I wear.

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