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Posts posted by Fortec
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really after something with a toe cap like a high boot for when working in brambles i have a pair of Fortec V20 Waterwear Boot lasted under 6months and there not really waterproof
Hello Digga,
Please confirm the style code, date of purchase and where you got them from. We may be able to give you a new improved pair.
Regards,
Fortec
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can I send you mine too
regards
log.
If they have the old flex zone - yes!
Regards,
Fortec
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True i cant image a little old boot stopping an 88.
Still you could have steel sheet plates on top of the boot so the saw slides and cant dig in or kevlar.
You should let us design a boot lol.
We do use Kevlar - that's why we can offer lighter, more flexible boots.
Noted the steel sheets - armour plated boots coming up!!
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OK, so if these boots are designed by climbers what features do they have over normal safety boots othre than the protection
Send us an email and we'll reply with the features.
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I find it really hard to believe that a "team of working tree surgeons" designed these boots. IMO they are simply steel toe cap work boots with added chainsaw protection. I am 100% certain that if they were designed from scratch by working climbers they would be very different
Sorry old chap but they definitely were. It took more than 18 months of work to complete the development.
As to your comments regarding "simply steel toe cap work boots" - this is NOT true. It is extremely difficult to create a boot which has chainsaw protection, is waterproof and then comfortable. I appreciate that there are users out there that prefer a stiff, heavy boot and we're working on something - watch this space ....
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this is a pic boot afterwards.
I had slightly hit my boot while cutting firewood.
( completely my own stupidity )..but the aqua fells did not protect my foot. i just nicked my big toe..and just lucky
Please note that chainsaw boots are "Designed to prevent the wearer from serious injury whilst using a chainsaw". This does not mean chainsaw proof!
We're glad to hear your foot's OK. The boot's did their job and if you have any doubts try it with trainers on ......!
Regards,
Fortec
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and yes i would rather have something stiff and rigid..that i can kick tree stumps with. steel toe is the way to go..it has been proven.
All of our chainsaw boots (including Aquafell Xpert) have STEEL toecaps.
Regards,
Fortec
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I have the aquafell spurts.
Both boots have holes where the orange bit is on the heels i have worn right through big holes after 6 months for the cost i feel pissed off.
And the soles wear out super quick.
This is my second pair as i returned the first they fell apart. So fortec am i eligilble for new boots or did i miss the boat on this.
If they have orange flex zones and haven't been cut into we'll replace FOC.
Regards,
Fortec
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Was it a working tree surgeon/arborist that designed Aquafell Experts?
Yes, it was a team of working tree surgeons and they asked us for comfort and flexibility as priority - not stiff heavy boots that take two weeks to break in.
Anyway here's our address:
Fortec Footwear Ltd.
Oldmedow Road
Hardwick Industrial Estate
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 4JZ
Send us your old pair and we'll replace it FOC providing they're not cut into.
Regards,
Fortec
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If they are the original version with split flux zones (orange) then we'll replace (FOC) - providing of course that they haven't been abused or cut into.
Please send them back to us and we'll send you a new pair.
With regards to the stretching - what do you want? Something comfortable that fits round your foot or something stiff that your foot has to fit round?!! We only use high quality cow leather to give flexibility, breathability and water resistance.
Regards,
Fortec Footwear
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Hello Boots
You're right. The boots in the photos ARE CERTAINLY NOT the Xperts.
They are Lavoro Amazons!
Dave the dog - if you thought the Amazons were comfortable try the Aquafell Xperts. More comfortable, last longer and hand made in Germany.
Regards.
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Hello there,
You're thinking of the old Elten's with the uncomfortable seams across the front oif the foot.
Try the Xperts - i guarantee you won't find anything more flexible, comfortable and light.
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Hang on Marc,
We have many guys who find Elten's (Aquafell Xperts in particular) extrememly good.
As for claiming that Elten sprang up in the last decade is rubbish - they started making safety boots in 1909!!!
I appreciate it's your point of view but steady on the slagging!
We are developing new boots - watch this space.
We would like to give you a pair to try when their ready - if this is ok please send me your address etc to [email protected]
Regards
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Hello 'Ammer,
Please note that any Aquafell Xperts with an ORANGE flex zone are the old MK 1 versions and will split @ the heel as the material used was rubbish.
If you send them back to either the dealer you bought them from or directly back to us (see address in my reply to Bob) we'll send you a new pair FREE. The new pair wil be the MK2 with BLACK LEATHER FLEX ZONE.
Hope this helps and please accept our appologies for the hassle.
Regards
FORTEC
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Hello Bob,
The pair in your photo are the MK 1 version with the following fault:
The material used by Elten for this heel flex zone was a pathetic man made microfibre which split after a few weeks.
Please return them to the dealer you bought them from or send them back to us direct @ the below address and we'll send you a new pair free.
The new pair we'll send you has BLACK LEATHER in this heel part and WILL NOT SPLIT!!!
Please accept our appologies for this.
Regards
FORTEC FOOTWEAR LTD.
OLDMEDOW ROAD
HARDWICK IND EST
KING'S LYNN
NORFOLK
PE30 4JZ
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Well i have the new aqualfell xpert and the insides are rubbish the heels wear out within weeks i have had three pairs sent 2 back and just lumped the third pair.
they become really uncomfortable why is there not some kind of stronger material stitched at the heels
seems this company is just using cheap materials. When these boots cost £160 i expect the shizzles of boots not some thing hitec could beat imo.
Could you please let us know what size you are because we would to send you a revised version of the Aquafell Xpert with an improved heel lining.
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Well i have the new aqualfell xpert and the insides are rubbish the heels wear out within weeks i have had three pairs sent 2 back and just lumped the third pair.
they become really uncomfortable why is there not some kind of stronger material stitched at the heels
seems this company is just using cheap materials. When these boots cost £160 i expect the shizzles of boots not some thing hitec could beat imo.
Thanks for the comments regarding the heel lining on the Xpert boots, this was noted a couple of months ago and we are improving this with the manufacturer in Germany as we speak.
Whilst I appreciate that there is room for improvement in the heel area please also bear in mind that it is important to ensure that your boots fit correctly, as a safety boot that is slightly too large for you will allow your feet to slip around and this is a large contributor to heel linings wearing out.
We do offer additional footbeds to go inside the boots to help with this problem.
With regards to Bob's comment as to them being cold there is no technical reason why this should be so except for, of course, if you are working in very damp conditions or cold weather.
However please keep feeding us any comments positive or negative regarding any of our Arbortec products via our email address: [email protected] as feedback from yourselves is invaluable for improving, upgrading or new developments.
Thanks once again and we look forward to hearing from you.
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As a result of an end-user campaign we sent a pair of gloves to a tree surgeon and his comments are as follows:
Thank you for the opportunity to try out the chainsaw gloves.Having larges hands I have found that other bands of gloves are easy to put on but have an inch left in each finger and can be very annoying and clumsy. The gloves supplied have a very close fit and mould to your hand shape very well.
My brother also an arborist has chosen this brand of glove for a few years now, he comments "for the cost and comfort you can't beat them".
As with any chainsaw glove the exposure to the elements and the range of tasks the gloves are put through in the industry limits the life spam, so comfort and cost are very important.
We have used the Elten range of boots for about 3 years now, the Fellsman boots have always been our 1st choice but recently decided to change to the Aquafell (thanks to the monsoon conditions here in Wales) and are impressed with the day long comfort and no need to break them in. They respond well to a soaking and over night drying. Also sit well when wearing tree spikes.
With the given by yourself I have encouraged the guys to wax up the boots at least once a week and have a healthy competition of "who's boots will last the longest".
Thought you would be interested and if you have any comments as to our products, please do not hesitate to contact us on the below email:
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Cheers for that. Are you willing to try the same test on your boots, and post a video of the results?
Please see below the test that we have carried on the Aquafell Xpert.
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To whom it may concern
We are pleased to confirm that after concerns raised by the Health & Safety with regards to the cut resistance offered by chainsaw boots currently on the market, we are pleased to announce that all of our chainsaw boots fully conform to and exceed the CE standards which of course includes cut resistance.
Several times people have been confused by the video on Youtube which features a Lavoro Amazon product being cut with a chainsaw but this bears no relation whatsoever to our product (the Aquafell Xpert product which is manufactured by Elten GmbH in Germany).
We trust this clears up any misunderstanding there has been and we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has purchased our products.
Fortec Footwear Ltd.
What's Your Priority with Boots?
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A question for all of you who have to wear chainsaw boots: Why is it that some guys will pay £100 for a pair of trainers that they wear for 10 hours a week but quibble at paying £200 for boots that they wear 60 hours a week!!!? :confused1:Judging by this attitude chaonsaw boots should cost £1200!!! I'll also bet that those guys look after their trainers better then they do their boots...!!! Most boots that we see on arborists feet look as if they've never seen any leather food since they were bought!!!
Also what is your main priority when buying boots: Heavy, light, long lasting, comfortable, flexible, stiff, waterproof etc? Any comments welcomed!