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Having recently suffered cracked ribs having been pulled over on wet flagstones by my dog, I am seriously thinking about bankside safety, especially given my advancing years with winter on the way. So - two questions. Firstly, recommendations on good non-slip footwear. Also - does anyone wear buoyancy aids on the bank just in case the worse happens and if so any recommendations on type / spec? Old people seem to fall over all the time and reluctantly, I have come to realise that I am now an oap not a teenager.
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Posted on November 5, 2022 at 12:50 PM
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Re: Old Blokes falling Over
Hi Mick
I know what you mean!
Watch out for the platforms in wet/muddy conditions. They can be treacherous, as can some of the banks.
Not too sure about footwear, and can only suggest somethings with studs like football boots.
Personally, if a peg looks too risky safety-wise, I move on to a safer looking one.
Posted on November 6, 2022 at 5:46 PM
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Re: Old Blokes falling Over
A pair of wellies with a good deep tread and room for 2 pairs of socks. I also wear waterproof over trousers to stop rainwater filling them.
Buoyancy aids are a step too far for me and as I have had to drag myself out of the Teme more than once I completely agree with Peachy on leaving dangerous pegs alone especially when there is extra water on. Stay safe guys.
Posted on November 7, 2022 at 9:24 AM
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Re: Old Blokes falling Over
Just be carefull on the banks guys. This guy fell over and ended up in the river and had a narrow escape
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfglij-TFFM...
Posted on November 7, 2022 at 9:56 AM
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Re: Old Blokes falling Over
Some very good fishing wellies for sale these days with soles that do not slip easily even when in very muddy conditions. Hanging on to a rope tied to a dog peg etc is useful when accessing steep pegs. I liked the original BAA platform design with a kick board at the end, kept me dry on many occasions when slippery.
Posted on November 13, 2022 at 7:42 PM
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Re: Old Blokes falling Over
Mick,
Recommend the following which are good for 90% of the time. For the other 10% (extreme conditions) I have a set of crampons which I wear as well. If you fish in hiking/walking boots then the crampons are a must in your tackle bag. I fully agree also about the rope and dog spike as mentioned.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BISON-BEARCLAW-STUDDED-WELLINGTON-SHORE-F...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18-Teeth-Ice-Snow-Climbing-Walking-Boot-S...
Regards
Bill
Posted on November 14, 2022 at 7:55 AM
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Re: Old Blokes falling Over
I'm with Peachy and Temester in the "if it looks iffy/dangerous" move on to a safer peg mindset. Mud can clog treads and build up creating as much grip as a slick tyre on a wet race track.
I know a bloke who slipped into the Trent a few years back with all his winter clothing on and he told me "I was f*cked,the bank was high,I couldn't get out. I went right under,my feet didn't touch the bottom,it was so cold. My clothing was full of water and so heavy,I managed to grab a root that held and screamed for my mate. Fortunately he heard and somehow managed to pull me out. If I'd been alone I wouldn't be here today,I would have died. I really thought I was going to drown."
Stay safe. Tight lines.
Posted on November 14, 2022 at 10:27 AM
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