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Hunting Boots for Africa
09 April 2005, 16:38
shakariHunting Boots for Africa
OK folks,
As many of you will know - a few weeks ago I posted a poll asking for opinions and preferences on hunting boots…..and I’d like to thank you all for you’re input on that! The idea started because I was sick to death of always having to wear hunting boots that were never quite right……and I wanted to try to develop what I considered the perfect African hunting boot………..It’s taken me 25 years – but I now think I’ve done it!
I’ve had the various prototypes made and given them plenty of hard trialling and after more than a few alterations I’m now very happy indeed with the product.
As many of you will know my original idea was just to offer our own clients the option of having a set of hunting boots made out of the back-skin of their own Buffalo but I’ve had such an incredible amount of interest from other hunters/agents/outfitters as well we’ve decided to offer a basic design of this top quality hand made hunting boot which each individual hunter can then customise for themselves by selecting their own choices of leathers (outer & lining) and soles. We can either supply the leathers for you or if you prefer to have them made out of skins from your own trophies we can do that also.
I’d rather not post full details here as it will take uo too much room - and I'm hopeless at posting pictures - but if anyone would like to know more about this range of boots please feel free to send me an e-mail and I’ll be delighted to send you full details.
Incidentally, as a spin off of this we can now also make individual hunting related leather items to order.
09 April 2005, 18:23
Aspen Hill AdventuresHey Steve, sounds really cool. I would like to see all the products you can put together. I will be in RSA in late August.
aspenhill@triton.net
~Ann
09 April 2005, 19:17
Charles_Helmquote:
Originally posted by Aspen Hill Adventures:
Hey Steve, sounds really cool. I would like to see all the products you can put together. I will be in RSA in late August.
aspenhill@triton.net
Ditto (except the RSA part).
My email is in my profile.
09 April 2005, 23:54
HuntertaxiLet me know if you would like any African game skins.
I have my own tannery.
Tell it as it is!
10 April 2005, 05:56
J BennettSteve
I would like information and pricing on what you have to offer. Thanks
bgw@citynet.net
James
11 April 2005, 02:12
shakariAnn
I don't know I managed it but I must have missed your post......Sorry about that.
We won't be here in August as we all leave for Tanzania in late June and only get back from our travels around mid or late November......Thank God for sat phones and lap tops!........However, I have e-mailed you the boot details and an example of the leatherwork.
11 April 2005, 02:24
Tim CarneySteve,
Sent you an email. Sounds very interesting.
Regards, Tim
11 April 2005, 23:25
shakariTim,
I had a bit of trouble getting an e-mail to you......I think it was successful in the end, but if you haven't received my info could you please let me have an alternative e-mail address.......thanks
12 April 2005, 13:17
gotogirl3I'm interested. Please email me at: snash@totalzone.com
Thanks
12 April 2005, 16:59
shakariOn it's way to you now.

12 April 2005, 17:55
Aspen Hill AdventuresSteve,
Thanks for the info. Gotta question, some of us don't have boats for feet and our heels tend to be narrower than men anyway. How accomodating is the manufacturer?
~Ann
12 April 2005, 22:08
shakariAnne,
sizes 4 - 14 in full & half sizes and the boots have removeable inner soles so that if someone (me for instance!) has gorilla wide feet they still don't pinch.
If you have narrow feet you just leave the inner sole in.
13 April 2005, 03:21
KevinHI am interested. Send info to khohertz@aol.com
13 April 2005, 09:48
shakariOn it's way to you now Kevin.
Generally:- I forgot to mention in my original post that if anyone has trophies here in SA waiting to be shipped to you we can of course send your order to the taxidermist/shipping agent and have put into your crate.
13 April 2005, 10:10
Hog KillerMe too. Info on boots and other stuff.
keith@totalzone.com
Hog Killer
IGNORE YOUR RIGHTS AND THEY'LL GO AWAY!!!
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We Band of Bubbas & STC Hunting Club, The Whomper Club
13 April 2005, 18:36
shakariAgain, it's on it's way. We're currently working on an e-brochure for the leather goods and will send it (ASAP) to everyone who has asked for details.
13 April 2005, 22:26
30ott6Steve- send me the info too please.
jkendrick@vcn.com
13 April 2005, 23:44
shakari30ott6
Also on it's way.
Hog Killer,
I'm havibg trouble sending you the images.....do you by any chance have an alternative e-mail address?
13 April 2005, 23:48
goosejoeSteve, I'm definitely interested, jcsalmen@aol.com thanks! Joe
14 April 2005, 00:06
TerryRplease send info to TReese@overly.com
14 April 2005, 01:03
shakariJoe,
Your info has been sent.
TerryR
My email to you keeps being returned. Could I ask you to send me an e-mail to shakari@mweb.co.za and a copy to info@kuduland.com and I'll see if I have better luck using the reply icon.....thanks