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Shoes for Boat Ramp

Posted on 8/5/12 at 4:26 pm
Posted by Palm Beach Tiger
Orlando, Florida
Member since Jan 2007
30108 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 4:26 pm
Bought a jet ski a few months back and every time I try to trailer or untrailer the thing I am slipping and sliding all over the damn place. Busted my arse pretty good today actually. Any recommendations on some strapped sandals or something with really good traction for the slick boat ramp?
Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
61759 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 4:28 pm to
just get used to holding onto the trailer or the jet ski, i've always busted my arse doing that
Posted by Palm Beach Tiger
Orlando, Florida
Member since Jan 2007
30108 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 4:29 pm to
Man I thought I was going to have a concussion I wiped out so hard today. I saw my damn feet before I landed lol.
Posted by fishfighter
RIP
Member since Apr 2008
40026 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 4:30 pm to
Walmart used to have some cheap slip on beach shoes that would work good for landing slime.
Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
61759 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 4:30 pm to
Posted by Palm Beach Tiger
Orlando, Florida
Member since Jan 2007
30108 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 4:38 pm to
quote:

Walmart used to have some cheap slip on beach shoes that would work good for landing slime.


I've had a few pairs of them and they do help. I'm just wondering if they make something specifically for having traction in that slime. Seems like everyone else is just walking around with no problems.
Posted by 4X4DEMON
NWLA
Member since Dec 2007
11957 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 4:47 pm to
Crocs
Posted by El Josey Wales
Greater Geismar
Member since Nov 2007
22710 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 4:51 pm to
Not Crocs. I have busted my arse more in them than any other shoe.

I bought some Columbia Drainmakers and really like them. They have a running shoe type sole but are porous and the water drains and dries quickly.
This post was edited on 8/5/12 at 4:59 pm
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
72255 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 4:54 pm to
Flip flops and skill
Posted by fishfighter
RIP
Member since Apr 2008
40026 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 5:09 pm to
Sitting at a boat landing on a sunday afternoon with an icechest of cold beer is a WINNER.
Posted by Southern Farmer
Greenville, MS
Member since Jul 2012
3070 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 5:39 pm to


Seriously. They are called "Chacos" and they are very comfortable.
This post was edited on 8/5/12 at 5:40 pm
Posted by BACONisMEATcandy
Member since Dec 2007
46739 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 5:43 pm to
I always wear a pair of water shoes.... Personally I have a pair of merrell's

I've used old tennis shoes plenty times too
Posted by gorillacoco
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2009
5327 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 6:16 pm to
The shoes you are looking for are vibram five fingers. They are hands down the best water sport shoes that exist. I got mine to run in, but didn't really like running in them. Wore them one day offshore and, excepting cold weather, haven't worn anything else when fishing/canoeing/ anything by water.
Posted by mtntiger
Asheville, NC
Member since Oct 2003
29747 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 6:24 pm to
Up here in the mountains, fly fisherman use boots with felt on the bottoms of them to gain traction on slippery rocks in streams/rivers/creeks.

You might be able to put felt on the bottom of a pair of old shoes. Wouldn't cost much. If it works, great. If not, you're not out much money.
Posted by cdaniel76
Ponchatoula
Member since Feb 2008
19783 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 6:26 pm to
Just back down as close as you can to the dock when you're launching/retrieving. That what I always did with my jetski. 99% of the time I didn't need to get in the water at the ramp.

I still do this with my boat.
Posted by hashbrowns
Shitholeastan
Member since Nov 2011
2380 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 6:30 pm to
Some diving shoes will have felt on the bottoms too.
Posted by 4X4DEMON
NWLA
Member since Dec 2007
11957 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 6:56 pm to
I was being sarcastic. I've never owned a more slippery shoe.
Posted by DownSouthTiger
downsouth
Member since Jan 2005
2646 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 7:00 pm to
I have a beach bag full of just as the other poster said cheap arse Walmart beach shoes. The bag stays in my boat at all times since we are at sandbars on the river every weekend they have good traction and have never slipped in them. They cost like $2.
Posted by RhodeIslandRed
Adrift Off the Spanish Main
Member since Aug 2009
3175 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 7:22 pm to
Try Speedo Shorecruisers. Don't know if this will work, but they are great on the beach and either way $35.00 is not going to break the bank.
Posted by Palm Beach Tiger
Orlando, Florida
Member since Jan 2007
30108 posts
Posted on 8/5/12 at 7:45 pm to
quote:

Flip flops and skill


Basically what I was relying on today. lol
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