WhiteSuit Posted October 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Yes it was on towpath steps and I wouldn't want anyone else to suffer. After many years of cruising in all weathers I thought I had good footwear which worked well in bad conditions with no problem in the previous year. This is the only time I've come such a pearler hence my question about these steps. I obviously needed a pair of Bizzards boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Railway engine wheel anti slip sanding method could be adopted. Just always keep nice dry sand in your pocket or in a salt seller and sprinkle it ahead of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 28 minutes ago, bizzard said: Railway engine wheel anti slip sanding method could be adopted. Just always keep nice dry sand in your pocket or in a salt seller and sprinkle it ahead of you. we used to have a salt seller come down our street calling 'salt foresail, salt foresail, by my wears' but I haven't seen him for a while. where did you find yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system 4-50 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 1 hour ago, bizzard said: I used to make my own sandals out of old tyre treads. I tried that but they kept taking me around the bend. Maybe I shouldn't have used radials. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHS Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Many steps at locks are slippy when wet. Sandon Lock on the T&M has a cobbled slope under its bridge,which can be treacherous in wet weather. Sorry to hear of your injury, I have dislocated my shoulder once and know how painful it is. Have a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire cat Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Another bad lock landing on the t and m is Stoke bottom lock. Full of green slime and pigeon crap on one side at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Kudos to the OP for posting. A good reminder. We tend not to go boating when it rains for that very reason but for some reason we headed west towards Warwick today in the rain and did the 10 or so locks down from Bascote..... or at least SWMBO did the locks while I fannied around with the throttle and tiller ( she likes to keep fit!). At the last one, Radford Bottom lock, she had gone down below to make a cuppa, so I had to single hand it with umbrella in hand. Boy was it slippy, even with my Dubarrys on. Back to boating with no rain methinks. What a whimp! Edited October 19, 2017 by Dr Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I knew an Aussie who had glued tyre treads to his flip-flops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 11 hours ago, system 4-50 said: I tried that but they kept taking me around the bend. Maybe I shouldn't have used radials. did they call you Harpic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system 4-50 Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, Murflynn said: did they call you Harpic? I'm not that flush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I had an expensive pair of Altberg walking boots which boasted of their 'grippy', hi-tech soles. They were terrible on wet stone or rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter-Bullfinch Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Look for shoes and boots with an SRC rating. There is slip resistant rating A, B and C. For slippery steps and canal sides and locks then SRC rating seems the most appropriate. These are mostly found on shoes and boots for industry and they tend to be more expensive but well made nonetheless. The testing seems to involve walking on shiny steel surfaces covered with glycerol if I remember! I buy mine from a shop for workshoes in Blackburn. I've forgotten it's name but it's near the icerink! They do an online service. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chop! Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Things like this are the reason I advise people to install I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) on their mobiles. A paramedic friend advised me to do so a few years ago. He told me it was a great problem that unconscious or seriously injured people, who are alone, cause problems as there can be no way to access their locked phones. I.C.E. allows them to access information like next of kin, medical notes, such as allergies, blood type etc. It also allows you to easily call for assistance giving your exact position. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.matrix.emergency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2 Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Peter-Bullfinch said: Look for shoes and boots with an SRC rating. There is slip resistant rating A, B and C. For slippery steps and canal sides and locks then SRC rating seems the most appropriate. These are mostly found on shoes and boots for industry and they tend to be more expensive but well made nonetheless. The testing seems to involve walking on shiny steel surfaces covered with glycerol if I remember! I buy mine from a shop for workshoes in Blackburn. I've forgotten it's name but it's near the icerink! They do an online service. What a good piece of advice, I'm sure others might have been aware of this but I didn't know about these ratings, thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter-Bullfinch Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I have been reminded that the Aldi workbooks which are about £20 have Slip Resistant C rating (SRC). They are slightly lighter in weight than some of the more expensive workwear. My friend says they are really good on the farm. He hates slipping and falling in his slippery cow byres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilllearning Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Here's an interesting link http://www.floorslip.co.uk/floor-slip-ratings.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRP Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 On 10/19/2017 at 12:46, mrsmelly said: I have a wife onboard to do all the dangerous stuff like locks etc whilst I drive the boat. She is quite old now but stout and still very robust so this works well at present. It's nice to have a stout and robust old boat, especially if you also have a lovely wife on board. Do try not to get too paranoid on the age front: slipping and falling can happen to anyone . Did you go to casualty, and have some child in a nurse costume asking you if you can remember what day it is, and who is the Prime Minister? That's when you know the age is starting to show. Worry only if it keeps happening; and just enjoy the gin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, DRP said: It's nice to have a stout and robust old boat, especially if you also have a lovely wife on board. Do try not to get too paranoid on the age front: slipping and falling can happen to anyone . Did you go to casualty, and have some child in a nurse costume asking you if you can remember what day it is, and who is the Prime Minister? That's when you know the age is starting to show. Worry only if it keeps happening; and just enjoy the gin. I recently had a major op in Oxford and went to see the " surgeon " for his schpeel before the operation. He was explaining all the ins and outs extremely well I must say but I did find myself looking around the room for his Dad!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSuit Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I walked back to my boat to make the dog safe and was reprimanded by young attractive paramedic for not calling instantly from where it happened. A great mix of gas& air, morphine and ketamine to re locate it. They kept asking pain scores till my screams told them I had got to 11 (think spinal tap). Impressed with NHS but did feel I needed a translator, not helped by the medication. As a result of Brexit staffing levels in the NHS likely to be decimated, but that's another issue. Interesting comments about I.C.E. From Chop, I was able to give name and dob to paramedic whose tablet recognised my medical history but if you're unconscious.............. seasonal help from P-B about shoe slippiness you're never too old to learn stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHS Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 iPhones have an emergency facility installed. From the locked phone you can call the emergency services. You can also access the owners medical i.d. I have just set mine up in the Health app. You can put in as much info as you’re happy to put onto it. It includes the ability for your rescuer to contact your spouse, children etc. The only issue is, could this be abused if say you had your phone stolen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 The latest Android has the same features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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