tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post3913200556959369542..comments2024-03-16T10:11:19.302-07:00Comments on Cold Thistle: The C-T Dream Boot ? One of a few BTW.Danehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-57124360636382379912013-09-22T22:58:32.093-07:002013-09-22T22:58:32.093-07:00To anon-
I've seen multiple broken Alien ski/w...To anon-<br />I've seen multiple broken Alien ski/walk aluminum bars at skimo events and only seen one faulty DyNA boot ski/walk buckle hole because a critical metal reinforcement piece around the hole that the buckle inserts in was missing (as seen on Andy Dorais' blog). Both are annoying to use without modified pants. THough I think the Alien is a great boot and would encourage its use, I'd give the nod to Dynafit for durability.Gear:30https://www.blogger.com/profile/18125730756250323507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-62281579416726246292013-09-19T08:02:06.338-07:002013-09-19T08:02:06.338-07:00Great ideas. Thanks. My thought was just do a mo...Great ideas. Thanks. My thought was just do a monster boot with what Dynafit has in stock now, grilimid lower and all. Or I coudl just buy the current P (did that) and strip it or source the Euro Speed C-One TLT6 and strip that. I just sold my TLT5 P but kept the TLT5 mountain just to "have" this project boot. Wonder if they would sell me just the parts :) Not likely I suspect. Nice to dream, right?Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-9418099833806468572013-09-19T06:25:20.094-07:002013-09-19T06:25:20.094-07:00Add to that a better RoM in the bellows (think hyb...Add to that a better RoM in the bellows (think hybrid TTS w/TLT heels locked as needed for dicey steep stuff) and bellows lock-off mechanism a-la Salewa Pro Gaiter (when the going gets steep), AND easily replaceable (and properly lugged) Vibram sole. I'd sacrifice a few grams for that, but the gain will be longevity and versatility, right?<br /><br />They also need to offer pre-fitted supergaiter as an accessory for those needing more warmth.<br /><br />BTW judging from pictures only, I like the Scarpa Alien ski/walk mechanism better, besides no hole is needed in my pants for it to work.<br /><br />And no I'm not gonna buy current overpriced Dynafit offerings cause of cuff rivet and general durability issues.<br />-- <br />M., .uaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-30946845974491289482013-09-17T14:55:17.601-07:002013-09-17T14:55:17.601-07:00+1 for a boot like what you described. Probably wo...+1 for a boot like what you described. Probably wont happen because right now boot companies are able to sell us ski boots and climbing boots. Why would they shoot themselves in the foot and make one boot to do it all.Ericnoreply@blogger.com