tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post6442186836133456804..comments2024-03-16T10:11:19.302-07:00Comments on Cold Thistle: Salewa's new Pro Series Alpine climbing boots.....Danehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-19635213019576905482011-11-04T13:59:24.762-07:002011-11-04T13:59:24.762-07:00Boreal makes some brilliant products, Thanks for ...Boreal makes some brilliant products, Thanks for adding them here.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-4036012363642782852011-11-04T13:12:02.309-07:002011-11-04T13:12:02.309-07:00Hello Dane.
I'm not sure if you need to know ...Hello Dane.<br /><br />I'm not sure if you need to know of yet another mountain boot, but in the interests of embracing-the-all have you seen these boots from Boreal?<br />http://www.e-boreal.com/ing/comienzo.htm<br /><br />Also, check out their double versions under the mountain section.<br /><br />Didn't really know where to post this, hope here is all right.<br /><br />I was so very sorry to hear your news, I wish you well and a speedy recovery. Take care now.<br /><br />NSWNeilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-65363182185233017672011-08-07T21:53:23.420-07:002011-08-07T21:53:23.420-07:00Dane
The stiffness adjustment is a cool move. I&#...Dane<br /><br />The stiffness adjustment is a cool move. I'd wondered about something similar after seeing the failed Grivel GSB crampon attachement - ie. some kind of removable steel/CF strip as a shank that slotted in the front or back. This looks neater, if it works.<br /><br />Back awhile I posted on one of the forums about how many of the boots sold, esp the Hi Alti ones, are not used for any tech climbing and don't really need to be that rigid. Most of the climbing is walking. Flexier boots would be comfier and warmer and less tiring, and fine for French tech etc.Damonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-41875970316242755352011-08-05T10:39:16.387-07:002011-08-05T10:39:16.387-07:00The reason I mentioned the new technology is it sh...The reason I mentioned the new technology is it shows what is/can be possible. Even the simple stuff like boot fit generally goes through several generations of developoment before it is truely useful. <br /><br />Bravo to Salewa for making the first inroads.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-76240108391038404952011-08-05T06:51:15.639-07:002011-08-05T06:51:15.639-07:00Springy metal plate in the midsole is that Salewoo...Springy metal plate in the midsole is that Salewoodoo. When its "flat" the sole is flexible, when turned up, its stiff. You will need the driver or coin or axe/crampon/biner wiregate/jacket zipper/anything. MacGyver it :-)<br /><br />Est weight 2080/8UK pair, should have wider (insulated they say) fit.<br />No pictures, sorry. Seen in their workbook for next summerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-78285002870156124512011-08-04T13:40:17.846-07:002011-08-04T13:40:17.846-07:00Dane,
Just saw the boots at the show, and it seem...Dane,<br /><br />Just saw the boots at the show, and it seems like a great idea, with one caveat: in the "stiff" position, I can flex the boot just by leaning on it on the counter. None of my other mountain / ice boots do this... I'd say the lighter, non-gaitered version would be great for summer alpine: flexible for the approach, stiffer for climbing but, imo, ultimately not suitable for prolonged front-pointing.Rafalhttp://rafalandronowski.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-87271888383446053772011-08-04T13:10:07.443-07:002011-08-04T13:10:07.443-07:00Great concept! How much weight does this add? An...Great concept! How much weight does this add? Anything noticeable? Hoe don you activate the system? Looks like a slotted screwdriver?Daniel Harrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01272203765289644677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-18298338811271056502011-08-04T08:51:31.004-07:002011-08-04T08:51:31.004-07:00Those look great. I have a pair of their Mountain ...Those look great. I have a pair of their Mountain Trainer boots I have been really pleased with as a light approach shoe with ankle support.<br /><br />I am curious though, since Salewa owns Dynafit and Dynafit has announced they are going to start selling a summer line how much overlap/uniqueness there will be in each line. And when will we see a Salewa climbing boot with tech fittings...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689894340874047714noreply@blogger.com