That's a solid-lookin' set of boots right there.
The Kuliens (boots) Are Here! Or, Smurfed Again!
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Ramblewood
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Although I have never had great boots like your Kuliens, I like them to last a year or so . As a lumber grader, the toes would get worn fast flipping boards so I started using Shoe Goo to cover the toes and now the whole boot will be shot and the toes are great . My newest pair, I have done the same for the heels from one side of the instep around to the other side from the sole up about two inches . Works great to keep from scuffing up the leather on bootjacks, climbing around on rolling stock and snowshoe bindings . It may help your Kuliens from wearing out the inner heel area as in your photo . Not pretty but effective . I wonder if I should go all the way around to make the bottoms waterproof .
Greystoke
Tarzan
Yes, but I have been doing some serious slacking here lately. All I have with me are bells from 8 to 60 lbs and a dip/pull up bar. 2 racks, 2 benches, olympic bars yada yada yada is all in storage. The bells are Plenty for good shoulder arm,chest routines. I have been pressing from the floor, cant get full range, but flys I think help with that. I need to consentrate on getting rid of the close to 20 lbs that I ate & drank on since last winter.
Try the 300 workout:
All you need is an olympic barbell, two 45 lb. plates, two 35 lb. dumbells(or 36lb kettlebell), and a pullup bar. Here it is...first time I did it it took me about 45 minutes, and fastest time is 33 minutes.
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/the-300-workout-can-you-handle-it
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Give er a try pard! treeslinger is the one that gave me the idea. I have tried it all at once and also broken it up into sets (like sets of 10 or 15). It is tough and will definitely test your cardio.
Sorry to hijack the thread...I get kinda ocd when it comes to working out.
Back on track to the kuliens...They are sweet, and I swear by them. I have had four pairs.
This was my first pair in 99; Block heel with tricounes. They were slightly used and were not made to fit my foot, but were close, and I got a good deal on them. Me with my female model(can't believe she is twelve now
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Second pair in Alaska 04? My male model:
They are sweet boots and worth every penny. I justify this because I got sick of paying half the price of Kuliens for Wescos, and having the Wescos wear out at least twice as fast and having wet feet all the time in southeast Alaska with 13 feet of rain per year...plus the kuliens were made to fit my feet which are pretty screwed up after a nasty leg break.
I also have to wiggle and my toes and stretch the feet after a day in the caulks, or I'll wake up with my feet cramping up.
I like that workout! Gonna give it a go tomorrow. Like i said, all I got now is dumbells, but I think that will just add to the hurt factor!!! Dumbells really isolate!!!!!
Metals406
Granfodder Runningsaw
Dang Cody. . . You were twelve when you became a daddy huh? 
Everybody's Kuliens look way nice! My next pair of boots I think will be hand made here in the Valley. A local boot repair guy makes loggers by hand I guess? Word tell is they are very high quality, and about $325 custom fit to you.
Everybody's Kuliens look way nice! My next pair of boots I think will be hand made here in the Valley. A local boot repair guy makes loggers by hand I guess? Word tell is they are very high quality, and about $325 custom fit to you.
Greystoke
Tarzan
Dang Cody. . . You were twelve when you became a daddy huh?
I know, I was a baby face
That is why I always got teased...schoolboy, loggerboy...It was always fun to tease the older guys about being "old" too! lol!Patty, your boots seem to be holding up pretty good so far. Cody, I see your old boots have the tri counis on them.
All this boot talk. How do yall lace up the corks? Tie them? I prefer the one handed method. i am going to try somthing new as far as tying them goes as soon as I get back in them woods. Gonna leave the laces looped through the top eye and lace them up in my usual fashion, them when I have them all cinched up all I should have to do is tighten up the loops on top and off to work. I think the loop i am talking about is a loggers loop or somthing. Looked on the web but cannot find anything. Ide snap a pic bit my boots are amongst 10 lbs of **** in a 5 lb box, im not getting them out......
I'm retarded when it comes to learning knots. I just knot them. Sometimes, like yesterday when it is longjohn weather, they don't even have enough slack to reach the top metal thingies.
They stay on, and don't come undone, and there's nothing hanging loose to get hung up. That's all I care about.
They stay on, and don't come undone, and there's nothing hanging loose to get hung up. That's all I care about.
coastalfaller
ArboristSite Operative
You bet, works great! Your boots never come undone. Like you said, lace them up normal, then make a loop through the top eye on each side, take the opposing lace from each side, put it through the loop and pull. Presto. Your boots will stay tight until you want them undone. Clear as mud? If I get a chance I'll try and take a picture and post it.
Metals406
Granfodder Runningsaw
On the lower eyes, y'all should try ladder lacing. It stays tighter than a bulls ass in fly time. Then I one hand the hooks, and I don't use the upper eye at all. My laces are always long enough to do one wrap around the boot, a regular bow, and then I double knot that. This system stays tight enough all day to cut your circulation off if you get too gung-ho tightening in the morning.
That loggers loop sounds similar to what the ladder lacing accomplishes -- I think I'll give it a try. My loggers are on my feet all day, everyday. . . They're my 'do-everything' footwear.
Greystoke
Tarzan
Have been using the loggers loop for years. The best thing that I like about it is when you get back to the pickup on a cold snowy or rainy day, and your fingers are numb, you don't have to fumble around trying to undo a knot. The only thing is that some boots(not kuliens mind you) dont have a big enough lace hole to push a loop through, which makes it impossible.
Metals406
Granfodder Runningsaw
I know, I was a baby face
You'll be 85 years old, and get carded for trying to buy 'Grandpas cough medicine'. lol
It's okay to age well Cody. . . You'll just look better than me in 10 years. Hell, you do already
When we hang out, folks'll think you're my son. Hahahaha
You saw Alicia, she's the same way, she doesn't look anywhere close to 31. . . More like 19.
Greystoke
Tarzan
You'll be 85 years old, and get carded for trying to buy 'Grandpas cough medicine'. lol
It's okay to age well Cody. . . You'll just look better than me in 10 years. Hell, you do already
When we hang out, folks'll think you're my son. Hahahaha
You saw Alicia, she's the same way, she doesn't look anywhere close to 31. . . More like 19.
LOL! That is right DAD!
Here's how I tie all of my boots.
I ladder lace to one eyelet below the ankle, then loop back on each side, then pass the ends through opposite loops -- that way I have a "ratchet" to cinch the footbed and ankle down. I one-hand 'em up the hooks, then an overhand knot to hold things in place, then a pass through the top eyelet, a pass around the top, then a double square not to finish. The thing about the double square knot is that no matter how cold or wet your fingers or laces are, all it takes to get it untied is to jab into the center of the knot and pull. I can get each boot on in about 30 seconds flat.
I've been doing it this way for years; I learned each trick from a different old-timer. I just put the pieces together in a way I like.
I ladder lace to one eyelet below the ankle, then loop back on each side, then pass the ends through opposite loops -- that way I have a "ratchet" to cinch the footbed and ankle down. I one-hand 'em up the hooks, then an overhand knot to hold things in place, then a pass through the top eyelet, a pass around the top, then a double square not to finish. The thing about the double square knot is that no matter how cold or wet your fingers or laces are, all it takes to get it untied is to jab into the center of the knot and pull. I can get each boot on in about 30 seconds flat.
I've been doing it this way for years; I learned each trick from a different old-timer. I just put the pieces together in a way I like.
Hey Patty I had a really really good nite at the casino with Mntngal last nite. Won enough to put money in the safe be very generous sharing with Mntngal and have more than plenty to consider a pair once in a life time boots. Funny thing is im not much of a gambler but some friends invited us.
I have big feet small ankles so was thinking mite be a good fit for some hill side corks.
I have big feet small ankles so was thinking mite be a good fit for some hill side corks.
Head there now. They take a few months to make them.
Greystoke
Tarzan
Longer than a few months. I am not a big fan right now. I ordered another pair last March, paid for them and was told a couple three months. When that rolled around I called and have been getting the runaround ever since. If they don't show up soon I am gonna get my money back and go to something different. I understand if they are having a hard time keeping up, but every time I call they tell me soon, as in the next few weeks...was also told that the guy that builds the bottoms had a stroke...anyhow, 9 months and still waiting...
Thanks for heads up
