"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
10/28/2016 at 12:03 • Filed to: None
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"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
10/28/2016 at 12:03 • Filed to: None | 1
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You have to be able to actually afford it, but you don’t have a mortgage, so figure what you spend on your house is your limit (you obviously don’t have to spend the whole amount). Let me see what you come up with.
Boat
Trailer
RV
Truck
Amphibious motorhome
Barge
What’s your ideal mobile life look like?
For me? I don’t know, it’s a tough one since I’ve got kids and all, But I think this
hopefully pulling something like this
Still not sure on the specific boat, I would prefer twin engine, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be fast, but under 8000 lbs loaded weight and sleeps a family of 4 comfortably.
Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:09 |
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Definitely a yacht, and sail around the world.
thebigbossyboss
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:10 |
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If it’s a mobile life it’s gonna just be me.
These things are great.Tall enough to stand up inside but not the recreational behmoth caravan that everyone hates.
Although I have no idea how powerful the engine is.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
10/28/2016 at 12:10 |
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Lets see your yacht of choice? Size? powered or sail?
Speed
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:11 |
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Since I actually have to be able to realistically afford it... :/
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HammerheadFistpunch
> thebigbossyboss
10/28/2016 at 12:13 |
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I see these around, I really dig the interior. They move along without too much trouble.
Wacko
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:14 |
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don’t think i can afford it but i want this.
Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:15 |
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Lol, can’t afford anything yet.
jasmits
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:15 |
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Land:
http://expeditionportal.com/featured-vehicle-earthroamers-flagship-xv-lts/
I’ve also always liked the thought of living on a sailboat.. Assuming I still have some way to have a car.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Wacko
10/28/2016 at 12:15 |
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That was on my list too. The Terrawind picture costs about $500,000, but Im sure you could talk them down... Im guessing sales are a little slow.
FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:16 |
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I’m not tall at all so this would be perfect.
cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:18 |
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GMC motorcoach. The 1970's fwd ones.
MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:18 |
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I had your same line of thinking too...
This
And something like this (not sure what boat I would actually choose)
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jasmits
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:19 |
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Are we talking unlimited money or something I could hope to afford one day? For me it would have to be sail
TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:19 |
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Globalcruiser 7500 and towing my 109 IIa behind it, or maybe I go with a 88" IIa at that point so it can just be a fun run around.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
10/28/2016 at 12:20 |
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sportsmobile would be a great choice, but I think it might be tight for a family of 4. I guess not though since it has a sleeping berth up top. it probably has lots of tow capacity too.
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jasmits
> Wacko
10/28/2016 at 12:20 |
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Wait is that real?? O.o
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HammerheadFistpunch
> jasmits
10/28/2016 at 12:21 |
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Assume what you realistically hope to be able to spend on a house.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
10/28/2016 at 12:22 |
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That might be too much truck for me. If you need a 2500 lb winch to change the tire...
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MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:22 |
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Yea, I don’t have kids yet, so all I have to worry about is my wife and I. This would be the perfect combination too, I love offroading (even though I’ve done very little of it) and my wife loves the water.
atrombs
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:27 |
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I’ve been a big fan of the Kiravan since I first watched a video about it.
Edit: I did not see the rule about being able to actually afford it. I guess I’ll just sell a kidney or something.
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jasmits
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:29 |
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I mean that’s not entirely unreasonable I guess in like 20 years(Senior in college studying Computer Science)
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1994/Nautor-Swan-60-2709827/San-Juan/Puerto-Rico#.WBN7MeErKRs
There’s any number of 40-60 foot boats at a more realistic starter-home $100,000 range if you lose the Swan name and can settle for something a lot less striking.
Wheelerguy
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:32 |
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I’m dead-set at an old Dakar Rally support truck, but the link for an example I know is something I can only retrieve on my desktop.
My biggest problem, however, is what boat to have. Like, I have an idealized powered sailing yacht, but that shit’s impossible, so a good sailed one that fits 7 comfortably will do.
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TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:32 |
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True, but 6 axles make needing to change a blown tire less critical or alternatively the winch on the front of the Series would do just fine in that respect.
vicali
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:34 |
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I second the Fuso;
Lots of room, capable to see the world, easy to find parking spots..
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HammerheadFistpunch
> MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
10/28/2016 at 12:34 |
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If it were just my wife and I it would probably look more like this
With Boat TBD but ideally something closer to this
Noodles
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:36 |
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I’d go with a houseboat. Not sure how I’d get beer...
video from Exploring Alternatives
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HammerheadFistpunch
> atrombs
10/28/2016 at 12:36 |
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goo, You couldn’t pay me to drive around in that. and not just for the looks, you would have to be an electrical engineer just to maintain it.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> jasmits
10/28/2016 at 12:36 |
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So much into this idea. So much.
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Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:38 |
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Didn’t originally respond with images or anything because Kinja, here are some links.
Realistically? Something along these lines
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2015/Nautitech-Open-40-2832969/Bahamas
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2008/Hallberg-Rassy-40-Classic-2955790/Denmark
Dream choice? If I were going all out Saudi oil baron style, who lives conservatively, something like this http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2017/Westport-125%27—-38-METER-2957642/Westport/WA/United-States
RonnyPStiggs
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:38 |
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I don’t post too often, but I think you guys know me by now.
http://www.outbackimports.ca/sale/HD-2963.html#HD-2963-01
2nd choices: HiAce Cruising Van, IH Scout Traveler, w/ integrated camper
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Wheelerguy
10/28/2016 at 12:39 |
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Boklet Dakar?
(my picture)
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HammerheadFistpunch
> vicali
10/28/2016 at 12:40 |
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That RTT....holy hell.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Noodles
10/28/2016 at 12:41 |
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Barge living is awfully romantic. Like RV’ing but with more nautical terms and class.
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atrombs
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:41 |
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Yeah, driving it would definitely have a steep learning curve. I’d probably set up base camps to stay at for extended periods, but all of the toys and gadgets inside could keep me occupied for years!
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
10/28/2016 at 12:42 |
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Nice choices.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> RonnyPStiggs
10/28/2016 at 12:43 |
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That could be the worst looking 80 series I’ve ever seen, and I like it.
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Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:46 |
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I had my first sailing experience a couple months ago. Although no wind so we just motored around Lake Michigan, but I loved it. I’ve always had a thing for sail boats and the ocean/large bodies of water. I’m seriously considering taking sailing lessons next year.
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vicali
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 12:51 |
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I would have to carry around a chainsaw just to clear a spot for it... and then have some elephants to pull it open.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
10/28/2016 at 12:54 |
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Im also thinking about it, but I live in Utah, so....probably not until a little later in life.
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Wacko
> jasmits
10/28/2016 at 12:59 |
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yes sir, i want one just to scare the shit out of everyone when you drive it directly in the water!
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Wheelerguy
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 13:04 |
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That, but with an extra axle.
gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 13:10 |
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This, obviously. Just not painted quite so garishly.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
10/28/2016 at 13:16 |
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Quack damn you
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MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 13:24 |
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I was thinking about the power wagon with a truck camper too, but there’d be much more room in the sportsmobile. I do like that boat a lot though
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gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 13:34 |
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I mean, I like ducks, and sure the little yellow fluffballs are cute and all, but adult ducks aren’t yellow.
The Stig's former college room mate
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 13:47 |
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The Lurktastic Opponaught
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 13:49 |
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These boots have been my preferred mode of personal recreational transportation for me and my shelter for over a decade now.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> The Stig's former college room mate
10/28/2016 at 13:51 |
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Not a bad way to go. My wife and I have decided that much road train will never be for us (limits where you can go) but man alive its a comfy looking home when you arrive.
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RonnyPStiggs
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 14:05 |
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Look at the interior! It the 7 seats convert into two pretty large beds by the look of it. An Active Vacation Land Cruiser would probably be more reasonable, but probably not someplace you’d want to live.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> RonnyPStiggs
10/28/2016 at 14:06 |
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yup, still crazy ugly though.
Spoon II
> RonnyPStiggs
10/28/2016 at 14:08 |
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Yeees! The HiAce!
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Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 14:28 |
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Yeah, I’m in one of the few land locked states where it’s an option. haha
You could learn on one of those small sunfish sailboats
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The Stig's former college room mate
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 14:31 |
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we go to the RV show every year and we will probably end up buying a 36' or so pull behind. light enough so my 1500 will pull it, but plenty big enough for the two of us and the dog.
DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 14:33 |
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Well because of the affordability constraint I’m left with only one option.
Only $10k :)
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HammerheadFistpunch
> DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
10/28/2016 at 14:41 |
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Well that this is amazing. now I want to go and check it out. I will drive right by some of these today
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The Stig's former college room mate
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 14:45 |
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I thought of a better idea:
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DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 14:47 |
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Yeah I just don’t know how parts for this would work though. The company that builds them is Austrian (they may be built in America though) and the government owns the intellectual property of it.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> The Stig's former college room mate
10/28/2016 at 14:48 |
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So what do you do that affords you this option instead of your traditional stately manner?
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HammerheadFistpunch
> DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time
10/28/2016 at 14:48 |
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Thats troublesome.
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The Stig's former college room mate
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 14:50 |
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You didn’t say how long I had to live in it. It rents for about $20k per hour, and with how much I paid for my house, i could live in it full time for.....26 hours.
DipodomysDeserti
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 15:16 |
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I saw a bunch of hippies living out of this in the middle of nowhere in Oregon.
That’s a bus with a VW can grafted into it. You can see them in the background smoking pot.
I’m considering getting an old Isuzu diesel box truck (can be found for cheap) and converting the back into a tiny home. I might rent out my house and travel around for a bit.
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DipodomysDeserti
> The Lurktastic Opponaught
10/28/2016 at 15:20 |
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You need to teach me how to use boots for shelter. Also, what brand boots? Damn tough if they held up so long. The desert starts eating my boots after a year or two.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> DipodomysDeserti
10/28/2016 at 15:23 |
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sounds about right.
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DipodomysDeserti
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 15:53 |
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To their credit, they didn’t steal anything off my BMW while it sat near them for almost an hour while I hung out at a hot spring. These guys weren’t fake hippies, either, they were hardcore gypsy style crusty hippies.
not for canada - australian in disguise
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 16:04 |
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70 Series is always the answer.
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> DipodomysDeserti
10/28/2016 at 16:13 |
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Pretty sure I’ve seen them!
Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
> The Stig's former college room mate
10/28/2016 at 16:16 |
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So only $175,200,000 to live in it for a year.
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The Lurktastic Opponaught
> DipodomysDeserti
10/28/2016 at 17:59 |
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Limmer Boot in Intervale, NH. I used to do environmental research, and was tired of blowing $150 a year on glued boots that just fell apart. A colleague recommended Limmer. Because they’re made from a single piece of leather that is sewn to the sole, they’re durable and repairable. I spent in the neighborhood of $300 on these back in ‘06, and with regular waxing and resoling every 4-5 years, they’ve been fantastic. Also: some folks also swear by White, but I don’t have any experience with their products.
Limmer’s off-the-shelf boot is made by Meindl, and their customs are made (I think) in the Intervale/North Conway area, but the price and the two year wait list have always scared me off.
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DipodomysDeserti
> The Lurktastic Opponaught
10/28/2016 at 18:59 |
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Nice. $300 ain’t bad for an all leather, well made boot. I got tired of tearing up expensive boots, so I’ve just been hiking and backpacking in Merrell trail running shoes. I’m young enough that it hasn’t started to mess up my feet and ankles yet. Although I’ve gotten home with black and blue feet a few times. I might have to get a pair of those mid weights.
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RonnyPStiggs
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/28/2016 at 23:16 |
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true
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thebigbossyboss
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/30/2016 at 16:59 |
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I haven’t yet had the chance to check out the interior of the mobile home ones, but I’ve been in the interior of the work ones and I can stand and at 5 foot 11 inch I am not all that short. My brother could stand too and he’s 6 foot 3.
Why, I Mioughta
> HammerheadFistpunch
10/31/2016 at 02:58 |
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It’s a darn good way to retire- what my parents have done, they live full time on a boat in the Bahamas/East Coast.