tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post3523957642954265812..comments2024-03-16T10:11:19.302-07:00Comments on Cold Thistle: Touring boot flex ratings? Danehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-18429757635212767272013-11-20T00:05:56.412-08:002013-11-20T00:05:56.412-08:00Looking forward to your new post. :)Looking forward to your new post. :)Huzefahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621807048588836929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-92191485096612768432013-11-19T23:52:26.155-08:002013-11-19T23:52:26.155-08:00More to come in a new post on why. But not tonigh...More to come in a new post on why. But not tonight. More on the TLT6 mods for my climbing boots here:<br /><br />http://coldthistle.blogspot.com/2013/11/tinker-toy-design-effortspart-2-dynafit.html<br /><br />I am even closerr to the PDG weight now with no down sides to the weight loss mods. <br /><br />In a technical crampon having toe flex doesn't matter because you can't use it anyway. Everything si a trade of of one sort or another. Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-19856591436935412702013-11-19T23:34:41.347-08:002013-11-19T23:34:41.347-08:00What problems do you have with aliens? and how is ...What problems do you have with aliens? and how is modified TLT6 a better climbing boot as it also doesnt have toe flex of TLT5?<br /><br />I am looking at getting alien (0.0 / non carbon) for touring and ski mountaineering, but plan on doing lot of climbing in them so your perspective will be appreciated.Huzefahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621807048588836929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-26316608273451769072013-11-19T23:21:26.436-08:002013-11-19T23:21:26.436-08:00Hi Huzefa, I have Alien 1's and PDG boots here...Hi Huzefa, I have Alien 1's and PDG boots here now and have been using them this Fall. For my own use (uses) I have several problems with both boots. But at least you don't have to worry about loosing lugs off either version Alien's sole/tread! Which is why I committed to building a lwt/stripped TLT6 for climbing 1st and skiing 2nd. Part fun project, part what I was required to do since nothing else seemed particularly suitable for what I wanted. But any of these boots ski well. Some ski better than others but it isn't much IMO. Andy's review is great. Good read. At some point soon I'll do a review of booth factory boots and give you the final details on my "bikini" TLT6 and how to build your own. At a lot less money than the buy in for a Alien 1. It is better for what I needed that either. Not so much "moved on" as "been there done that" and went a different direction entirely for my own climbing in a tech fitted ski boot.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-17980548105907021632013-11-19T22:36:29.482-08:002013-11-19T22:36:29.482-08:00Have you used Alien, whats your take on them as a ...Have you used Alien, whats your take on them as a climbing boot?<br /><br />Compared to TLT5- They are lighter, have better touring motion, even ski better (Andy's review), comes with gaiters so open shell is not a huge problem, have vibram sole and intuition liners, boa lacing for fit adjustment.. <br /><br />missing the toe flex of TLT5 but still they are a soft boot.<br /><br />I am wondering why you havent moved on to these?Huzefahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621807048588836929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-5873835017068661562013-11-19T22:26:22.000-08:002013-11-19T22:26:22.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Huzefahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621807048588836929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-8029431720764608082013-10-07T11:35:19.539-07:002013-10-07T11:35:19.539-07:00Hi Brian, I hear ya. One of the reasons I pulled...Hi Brian, I hear ya. One of the reasons I pulled out all my boots to play with recently. No doubt the TLT6 will always climb and walk a good bit better than the Vulcan. Less boot weight, shorter sole (a biggie) and I'd want to check the rocker. The Vulcan will always ski a little better than the 6. BUT I fit them so differently! I bet I coudl get 90+% out of the 6 if I fit it like a ski boot and not a climbing boot. I am a fan of soft boots and the TLT6 is the stiffiest boot i have been in for a while. Much stiffer than the RS as an example. Problem is when you start stripping either boot things get confusing. Happens with me as well. I just go back to the mantra...SIX is skimo boot. It works/was designed for mountaineering and ice climbing. Vulcan is a full blown ski boot that you can "hike" in.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-42159248206791506522013-10-07T06:04:28.266-07:002013-10-07T06:04:28.266-07:00I was following the TGR thread, and I was very int...I was following the TGR thread, and I was very intrigued by the Vulcan/TLT6P comparison. The gist was that a Vulcan shell minus lower buckle, tongue, and power strap was about 4.5 ounces heavier than the TLT6P stock shell but they were probably similarly stiff in that form. From a ski perspective, the Vulcan would then have the benefit of a much simpler transition from hike to ski (no tongue to fiddle with and no strap). The Vulcan would also have the benefit of having the option of fully decking it out to be stiff as hell if you wanted that. In a world where I can only afford one, I'm having a tough time justifying the lighter weight and potential climbing prowess of the TLT6 when the Vulcan comes with its own set of advantages for everyday use. Especially when the TLT6 may not climb well enough to justify that consideration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com