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Harkila Armortex Kevlar boots

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  • 20-07-2015 10:53pm
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    arrowloopboy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,154 ✭✭✭


    Anyone own a pair of these,thinking about buying a pair before September.


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    the scudd
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭the scudd


    a friend of mine is a harkila dealer, the last 2 pair of harkila boots he got for himself both leaked after 2 days. in his own words they are ok for walking in a grassy field but for serious work they are not up to the job


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    arrowloopboy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,154 ✭✭✭arrowloopboy


    I have a pro hunter jacket,very disappointed ,bad stitching and not in the least waterproof,not what you'd expect from a 500 quid jacket:mad:.
    Just wondered if the boots were any better,thanks for the reply.


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    the scudd
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭the scudd


    i have some harkila trousers for nearly 10 years, bit tatty looking but still usable. i would send the jacket back


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    arrowloopboy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,154 ✭✭✭arrowloopboy


    the scudd wrote: »
    i have some harkila trousers for nearly 10 years, bit tatty looking but still usable. i would send the jacket back

    I'll agree,their trousers are second to none,thats why i'm so surprised at the quality of the pro hunter jacket I own,if it was 50 quids worth ,i'd say fair enough :rolleyes:,actually,it is about 50 quids worth :mad::mad::mad:.


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    the scudd
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭the scudd


    get on to whoever you bought it from


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    brieny1000
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭brieny1000


    i got pair of pro hunter gtx 12 boots two weeks ago and I'm more than happy with them.very comfortable and seem to be very well made .I have worn them most days since. The only test they have had is 5 or 6 outings In wet long grass/silage fields for 2 to 3 hours and were perfect. I'm planning to get the pro hunter trousers next year so ill be following this tread closely.


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    Heavy handed
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭Heavy handed


    Who is the dealer for harkila in ireland. Don't fancy buying in the UK with the exchange rate the way it is at the moment. Thinking about a pair of the pro hunter trousers.


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    snipe49
    Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭snipe49


    brieny1000 wrote: »
    i got pair of pro hunter gtx 12 boots two weeks ago and I'm more than happy with them.very comfortable and seem to be very well made .I have worn them most days since. The only test they have had is 5 or 6 outings In wet long grass/silage fields for 2 to 3 hours and were perfect. I'm planning to get the pro hunter trousers next year so ill be following this tread closely.
    where did u buy the boot and how much were they.


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    arrowloopboy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,154 ✭✭✭arrowloopboy


    Patrick Carley in Ballymurn ,Wexford,is doing them ,really right :cool:.


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    tikkahunter
    Registered Users Posts: 1,052 ✭✭✭tikkahunter


    I had to gtx last season , let me down badly near the end and i wouldnt be hard wearing on them ,but they leaked ,fairly disappointed in them .
    Bought these to try this season ,still breaking them in but they are comfortable ,il hold my reviews on them till i see out the season but so far so good.

    http://www.brixworkwear.com/haix-trekker-mountain.html


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    deerhunter 25-06
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭deerhunter 25-06


    i bought a pair of danner pronghorn boots in cabelas 3 years ago ,they are comfortable waterproof and not sweaty i paid about 130 dollars at the time.if you know anybody goin to the states well worth the money.


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    tomcat220t
    Registered Users Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭tomcat220t


    Bestard Explorer BG3 boots ....savage boots .Life time guarantee .
    244 euro .:cool:
    Best boot i ever owned and that includes compairing with Meindl i bought for 350 euro and leaked after two weeks .
    Regards,Tomcat.


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    allan450
    Registered Users Posts: 616 ✭✭✭allan450


    Their is a 5 year warranty with all pro hunter clothing so you should return your jacket for a new one.iv the pants and jacket in that range and no problems.it is heavy and should be used in cold conditions or if your laid up waiting.if your planing on treking some serious mileage you will sweat.As for your boots stay away from clothing brands that have tried their hands at boots and whellys. The quality just isnt their.Stick to makes that specializes in boots like lowa/meindl all the best Allan.


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    deeksofdoom
    Registered Users Posts: 2,016 ✭✭✭deeksofdoom


    For boots you can't beat a good pair of army boots and a pair of gaiters. They are cheap simple and do exactly what they say on the tin.

    I bought a pair of meindl Dovre extreme a few years ago and and the leather on the f'in things cracked - disgusted.

    I now have a pair of British army cold weather boots and a pair of German army haix boots.

    Not worried about how long they last or if they get scratched coz they are cheap and easy to clean. Give them a good dose of dubbin/wax/polish and they are waterproof.


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    Burning Bridges
    Registered Users Posts: 67 ✭✭Burning Bridges


    arrowloopboy wrote: »
    I have a pro hunter jacket,very disappointed ,bad stitching and not in the least waterproof,not what you'd expect from a 500 quid jacket:mad:.
    Just wondered if the boots were any better,thanks for the reply.

    I had no problems with the jacket. trousers did allow water in but had been damaged with thorns .

    I bought the boots in March from sports den because they were cheaper than anywhere else online, no problems yet.

    Jacket seems to be cheapest in Mcbrides(€400). UK prices are crazy even before you add shipping.


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    brieny1000
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭brieny1000


    snipe49 wrote: »
    where did u buy the boot and how much were they.

    Bought them in sports den .ie for 249 euro. 1st time buying off them and they were great to deal with. Hope the boots match the service.


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