Munnar Monsoon Magic! Updated!

dwaraka · 22nd June 2010, 22:09

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Originally Posted by star_aqua

Spidey up for sale soon..

German boy, It had been up for sale once before, april 1st

Jaggu · 22nd June 2010, 23:32

Dwarak sir why are you not coming with us to Pune?!

R32_GTR · 23rd June 2010, 14:00

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Originally Posted by star_aqua

Hi Guys,

Where can I buy these gumboots? Are they any partucular brand?

Regards,
Prasad

Red Liner · 23rd June 2010, 14:11

Been mentioned before. DUCKBACK.

Samurai · 23rd June 2010, 15:17

When you buy gumboots, check for the flexibility at the ankle. Some are very rigid and won't let you bend the ankle. While driving, you will have lift your entire leg instead of merely bending at the ankle to release the pedal. That can cause lot of problems for Jeep drivers with very little room between their knee and steering wheel.

The Wolf · 23rd June 2010, 18:16

Im guessing the gum boots are a must for monsoon OTRs. BTW, I have this friend who knows someone who manufactures shoes that go to Indian army. I picked up a pair or waterproof canvas camouflage high ankle shoes from him for Rs.450/- They are rock solid and for that price I think they are super worth it! These grip the ankle well but not too tight as samurai has mentioned below...

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Samurai · 23rd June 2010, 18:57

Wolf, the shoes you have posted are Jungle Boots. It will get wet thoroughly in water.

The gum boots are cheaper though. In Coorg I had picked up Diamond brand gumboots for 160 bucks, they are light as feather, but inflexible at the ankle. Yesterday I got 14 inch Duckback gumboots that are flexible at the ankle for 413 bucks. They look similar to what Shahnawaz is wearing, but have red soles. The yellow sole gumboot are of higher gauge and inflexible at the ankle, which I didn't prefer.

dwaraka · 23rd June 2010, 19:40

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Dwarak sir why are you not coming with us to Pune?!

Jaggu, Wish to come. Professional commitments are binding me.

Have fun

MileCruncher · 23rd June 2010, 21:48

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Wolf, the shoes you have posted are Jungle Boots. It will get wet thoroughly in water.

The gum boots are cheaper though. In Coorg I had picked up Diamond brand gumboots for 160 bucks, they are light as feather, but inflexible at the ankle. Yesterday I got 14 inch Duckback gumboots that are flexible at the ankle for 413 bucks. They look similar to what Shahnawaz is wearing, but have red soles. The yellow sole gumboot are of higher gauge and inflexible at the ankle, which I didn't prefer.

I got black colour Duckback gum boots upto the calf ones. Costed me 575 Rupees

sami316 · 22nd July 2010, 23:31

Hi,

Just checking out this. The pics look awesome but the road, if I can call it, look really dreadful. Lemme check out the full Magic of the Monsoon.

pdev29 · 23rd July 2010, 17:20

WHEN ARE YOU GUYS CALLING US FOR MUNNAR OTR??? YES I KNOW I AM SHOUTING.

this is mind blowing. one hell of a terrain.

more pics please

AVR · 23rd July 2010, 23:40

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Originally Posted by pdev29

WHEN ARE YOU GUYS CALLING US FOR MUNNAR OTR??? YES I KNOW I AM SHOUTING.

this is mind blowing. one hell of a terrain.

more pics please

Totally agree to this one!

Yes Devang! We should plan a trip this side...How far is it? Our jeeps will kill us!

Well that actually is another plus for the Thar! "120 Kmph cruising" to reach really far OTR destinations!!

Adi

robinson.s · 26th July 2010, 10:40

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Originally Posted by pdev29

WHEN ARE YOU GUYS CALLING US FOR MUNNAR OTR??? YES I KNOW I AM SHOUTING.

this is mind blowing. one hell of a terrain.

more pics please

No worries buddy, will difinetly organise some thing really good in Munnar.
Will keep you all posted soon.

Regards

Rajachu · 26th July 2010, 11:45

Roby,iam in for that with my gypsy.this time no plan to join with you for a high jump.Raj

rjstyles69 · 26th July 2010, 13:41

Missed this thread earlier. Some of you fellas are really mad(pun intended) . Period

!! I don't think I would have mustered the courage to do this at that point in time. Kudos to all you guys.

Jaggu thanks a ton made for a wonderful read. How did you manage to keep your camera dry thru the slush fest ?

22nd June 2010, 23:32	#137
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,904 Times	Dwarak sir why are you not coming with us to Pune?!
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Red Liner Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,209 Thanked: 18,044 Times	Been mentioned before. DUCKBACK.
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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,826 Thanked: 45,514 Times View My Garage	When you buy gumboots, check for the flexibility at the ankle. Some are very rigid and won't let you bend the ankle. While driving, you will have lift your entire leg instead of merely bending at the ankle to release the pedal. That can cause lot of problems for Jeep drivers with very little room between their knee and steering wheel.
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23rd June 2010, 18:16	#141
The Wolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 71 Times	Im guessing the gum boots are a must for monsoon OTRs. BTW, I have this friend who knows someone who manufactures shoes that go to Indian army. I picked up a pair or waterproof canvas camouflage high ankle shoes from him for Rs.450/- They are rock solid and for that price I think they are super worth it! These grip the ankle well but not too tight as samurai has mentioned below... Some photos; Last edited by The Wolf : 23rd June 2010 at 18:22.
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23rd June 2010, 18:57	#142
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,826 Thanked: 45,514 Times View My Garage	Wolf, the shoes you have posted are Jungle Boots. It will get wet thoroughly in water. The gum boots are cheaper though. In Coorg I had picked up Diamond brand gumboots for 160 bucks, they are light as feather, but inflexible at the ankle. Yesterday I got 14 inch Duckback gumboots that are flexible at the ankle for 413 bucks. They look similar to what Shahnawaz is wearing, but have red soles. The yellow sole gumboot are of higher gauge and inflexible at the ankle, which I didn't prefer.
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22nd July 2010, 23:31	#145
sami316 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 484 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Hi, Just checking out this. The pics look awesome but the road, if I can call it, look really dreadful. Lemme check out the full Magic of the Monsoon.
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pdev29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 288 Times View My Garage	WHEN ARE YOU GUYS CALLING US FOR MUNNAR OTR??? YES I KNOW I AM SHOUTING. this is mind blowing. one hell of a terrain. more pics please
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26th July 2010, 11:45	#149
Rajachu BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 113 Thanked: 4 Times	Roby,iam in for that with my gypsy.this time no plan to join with you for a high jump.Raj
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26th July 2010, 13:41	#150
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Missed this thread earlier. Some of you fellas are really mad(pun intended) . Period !! I don't think I would have mustered the courage to do this at that point in time. Kudos to all you guys. Jaggu thanks a ton made for a wonderful read. How did you manage to keep your camera dry thru the slush fest ?
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