Rob Wilson – XTR Gaiters – Now available in Realtree APG Camo
Hunters Element XTR Gaiters are now in their third generation. Over the 3 reinventions of these gaiters we have made improvements to the cut, durability and overall performance.
XTR Gaiters Generation 3 are slimer and more dynamic profile than generations one and two. The slim fitted profile available in three sizes to get a good fit and elimiate escess fabric to reduce weight. The fabric used on the outside is a waterproof and breathable Hydrafuse fabric with a canvas lining. The canvas lining improves stiffness, leg protection and overall durability. Reinforcing patches have been added to the inside of the ankle area where skuffing occurs. Laser cut welded bonding has also been added to high wear areas on the outer of both sides of the gaiter to give an extra protection.
Rubberised elasic at the rear heel grips the boot and help stops the gaiter riding up. Stainless steel sharks trace and crimps are supplied so you can custom fit the underboot strap to the gaiter.
Thin breathable neoprene upper tunnel with webbing adjuster keeps gaiter staying up all day without falling down.
• Made from Hydrafuse™ fabric
• Hydrafuse fabric 10,000mm Hydrostatic Pressure and 6,000 gm/m2/24hrs breathability rate
• Rubberised rear elastic to eliminate riding up your boots
• Canvas lined for stiffness, leg protection and durability
• Secure front twin riveted lace hook
• Durable webbing loops for wire attachment
• Stainless steel sharks trace and crimps supplied for a custion underboot strap
• Quality YKK™ zip and secure front Velcro closure system to help protect your shins
• Reinforced heel for durability and side laser cut / heat bonded reinforcing panels
• Airprene™ upper provides comfort and protection
• Available in Totara Green and Realtree APG.
• Sizes M-XL
Alex Broad – Andrew Becomes A Man
It had been a very very long time since I had last been hunting and I was in need of some recoil therapy.
My fishing Buddy Andrew happened to know a top bloke over in the wairarapa who was running a farm that was infested with goats and the odd deer. A few phone calls and Michael, the manager, was more than happy to take us out for a look around the farm.
Andrew hadn’t hunted before but was keen as mustard to get amongst it and see what it was all about. The first mission was to see if the resident mob of reds were home, No luck there, so we continued on spying a few goats here and there, but after a recent bomb up they were pretty sketchy.
It wasn’t long before we were set up shooting across a gully at a small mob in the gorse. Michael quickly secured his first goat, quickly followed by myself, then it was Andrews turn. I thrust the rifle into his hands and got him lined up on his target. ”how hard does it kick?” I replied with “hold it tight, you’ll know when its gone off. The triggers pretty light too”. Andrew let rip and knocked over his first goat, he was stoked to say the least. A tricky shot, with the wind howling up the gully and Andrew resting over his knees.
We carried on finding ourselves in a similar situation shooting across another gully, a few more goats secured, when out of the blue I noticed a tan “goat” walking up the ridge opposite us. I brought the rifle up only to see that it was a lone fallow hind. Michael had been working on this farm for only a couple months and hadn’t seen any fallow yet, but was absolutely wrapped to spy this one. He gave me the all clear to let her have the good news, but she must have known what was going on, she carried on up the ridge without stopping and didn’t give me a shot.
We headed off the long way home and stopped to bomb up another mob in some pines, another goat each, a quick photo and a reminder of how much Ongaonga hurts!
Andrew was wrapped with his first hunt, and now he can officially call himself a man.
Good on ya mate!
Robert Wilson
Alex Broad
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James Morris
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