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| tol13. 12. 2009 13:02:54 |
I'm wondering if anyone knows if Iglu has sales after New Year like in Hervis, Intersports and similar.
Wondering if it's worth waiting with buying crampons and winter boots until January?
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| aljazek13. 12. 2009 13:34:18 |
On January 4th they apparently have a sale on those models with the most left...hoping for La Sportiva Nepal gtx 
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| tol13. 12. 2009 13:55:59 |
What about the rest of the gear (crampons, ice axes,..)?
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| serajko14. 12. 2009 21:10:37 |
Does anyone have experience with Kayland Apex Rock boots?
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| andrejjerina14. 12. 2009 21:20:10 |
I use Kayland Multitraction winter boots. I've done quite a few ascents with them, both summer and winter, and I'm very satisfied, plus you get them at a very good price at http://www.dumo.si/
LP Andrej
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| robi1415. 12. 2009 07:54:37 |
Hi!
I'm wondering if anyone uses Scarpa Ladakh and how it holds up on winter approaches? Since it's supposedly the best-selling Scarpa model here, someone must have an opinion..
http://www.sidarta.si/treking/ladakh.html
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| miham15. 12. 2009 09:07:14 |
Two friends use them as summer boots and praise them highly. For winter I don't know - probably warm due to thick leather, but no slots for crampons.
Best,
Miha
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| u2anja15. 12. 2009 13:27:46 |
Bogy, I too decided to buy Reichl boots for this winter season (like those in the picture) and I can only give them 5+... They performed well on winter ascents and ice climbing... They're awesome for me... As for laces, it's the case with every boot, especially round ones. My solution is a bow and then a knot...
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| Mo'drej16. 12. 2009 10:51:10 |
Hello,
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with La Sportiva Trango http://www.sportiva.com/products/prod/274 or Mindl Air Revolution 5.1 http://wuerzburger-sportversand.de/?pID=12495# ?
I'm deciding between these two models; I need them for year-round hikes. In winter lower variants, in summer also via ferrata.
La Sportiva is a very interesting shoe, but I'm not entirely convinced about such a flexible ankle - especially descending scree.
What experiences?
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| robi1416. 12. 2009 11:07:22 |
While searching I spotted Scarpa Charmoz shoe. Compared to Scarpa Ladakh, I think it's more suitable for winter and crampons...
Your opinions and experiences?
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| triglavski16. 12. 2009 11:37:03 |
Interesting boots topic. A good boot is a guarantee for a good trip; yesterday a new pair joined the winter collection, needs to be tested. Choice is diverse now, but much hype; seller claims bestseller but not proven, maybe just in his shop. Funny that someone uses one pair for summer/winter; those don't hike much. Besides these winters (all for auto crampons, also 5 pairs crampons) 6 summer pairs, 3 touring ski boots, each good for something, hard to rate a single boot that doesn't fit all feet equally.
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| tol16. 12. 2009 13:09:29 |
Triglavski, gladly I'd get 5 pairs of boots. Some for summer, some for fall, winter, spring, and extras. That's at least 600 EUR. Then winter gear: ice axe +70 EUR, crampons 80 EUR, gaiters 20 EUR, winter pants, jacket, gloves, socks...
In my case it would somehow work if hiking was my only hobby. But since I like doing more things, I make compromises in each.
That doesn't mean we don't hike.
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| stanko116. 12. 2009 13:16:26 |
I do ~100 ascents yearly, summer and winter, one boot pair, no issue. Not all can afford 5 pairs.
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| šerpa16. 12. 2009 13:35:53 |
Triglavski, which brand and model are those new ones in the picture?
Otherwise I agree with "tol". With average earnings it's hard to afford such a selection of gear, especially if you're active in multiple areas. Since for most of us it's not professionalism, compromises for versatile activities are allowed.
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| viharnik16. 12. 2009 13:50:38 |
Those red ones are from Fitwell. The owner of K2 shop has them for glaciers, where he trains skiers. He says they are excellent boots.
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| turbo16. 12. 2009 14:21:35 |
Good boots are exclusively those you're satisfied with yourself. Or what satisfies Franceta doesn't necessarily satisfy Janeza too.....
With years comes practice and like with other gear, also with boots on your own skin (feet) you learn what and how much you need. Triglavski almost certainly didn't buy all boots and crampons at once but gradually (according to needs). And how Stanko1 manages with just one pair I don't get either. It must work somehow. And it accumulates slowly. Same with me. For summer I have some lighter and some heavier (plus some older for mud  ). In winter crampons, winter leather and also Scarpa plastic (handy in severe frost, occasionally). And we're at six pairs. And if I add climbing shoes (less often used, but still) and low shoes for approach... Similar but somewhat more modest with fleece, anoraks, backpacks... it piles up, no doubt. And when gear gets older - worn out.... into some closet with it.... in 7 years it all comes in handy  (if not destroyed, of course)
P.S. boots alone aren't everything. Good (fit-for-purpose) socks are mandatory too. And those pile up too.
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| tol16. 12. 2009 14:51:42 |
My costs since summer with mountaineering gear:
1. Boots on sale: 135 EUR
2. Hiking pants (summer): 60 EUR
3. 2 pairs hiking socks: 30 EUR
4. 2 synth shirts: 35 EUR
5. Backpack: 50 EUR
6. Headlamp on sale: 15 EUR
7. Softshell jacket at Hofer: 27 EUR
8. Poles: 35 EUR
9. Winter pants on sale: 90 EUR
10. Better softshell jacket discounted: 60 EUR
11. Base layer pants, base shirt: 50 EUR
12. Ice axe (used): 40 EUR
13. Crampons: 100 EUR
14. Gaiters: 30 EUR
15. Winter safe hiking course: 30 EUR
Total: 787 EUR
Winter gloves, winter jacket/coat (from skiing), windbreaker, long synth shirt (from cycling) not included.
So it adds up to quite some money. True, it's initial investment. But many can't afford full gear at once.
As for accumulation. Mine don't remain, either I wear them out (hiking) or outgrew them (not anymore, so first case).
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| mukica16. 12. 2009 15:05:52 |
I completely agree with turbo-m, the same boots aren't equally good for everyone. Everyone has a differently shaped foot, some high instep, others step differently...: we have to find out ourselves what suits us best. I also have multiple pairs of boots. Planika ones that had a destroyed sole, later I had it renewed (new sole price 35 €), the boots are still very usable. In between I got Alpina Peak, a very good boot, heavy, for automatic crampons but super for walking. Since it had worn quite well I bought new ones of the same model this year, for more demanding tours, old ones for less demanding terrain. Then also some low ones with Vibram sole and they accumulate over the years. All is still perfectly usable, of course depending on the tour, terrain, weather.. And good and safe steps to all, in whatever boots
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| Mo'drej17. 12. 2009 07:50:41 |
With so many boots - does anyone have experience with La Sportiva Trango?
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