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    Ice/mountain boots for narrow feet

    in Ice Climbing Forum

    Posted

    no experience with that Lowa boot but I'm sure it will perform well if it fits well.

     

    I'm in the same boat with narrow/low volume feet.

     

    Trangos with the orange Superfeet work well for me and the Silver Evo Extreme performs well and is warm enough for 95%+ of what I'll do and it is comfortable to hike in. Did the slog up the DC on Rainier when the Paradise trails were all pavement with no comfort issues.

     

    The Nepal fits well too, especially in the heel. Locks down quite nice. That and it has a customizable tongue to better improve the fit. It's just shy of a pound heavier per pair.

    FS: Kayland Apex XT Boots & OP 4.0 Wiregates

    in The Yard Sale

    Posted

    Kayland Apex XT Boots w/eVent liner

    $125 shipped, $115 local pickup.

     

    I live north of Marysville, work in Mount Vernon.

     

    Size: 11.5 US (Very true to street shoe size. I wear 44.5-45 Sportiva's)

     

    Worn twice (Whitehorse in March/Shuksan in May) and in great condition 8-9 outa 10.

     

    Has an eVent liner, stiff sole but hike well and is warm but not insulated.

     

    I like the boot but just doesn't fit my feet right. I'd say the fit is somewhere between your average Sportiva and Scarpa.

     

    Kayland's site: http://us.kayland.com/details.php?id=34

     

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    Omega Pacific 4.0 Wiregate Carabiners

    8 total. $25 shipped, $20 local pickup.

     

    I live north of Marysville, work in Mount Vernon.

     

    New with tags, never racked.

     

    major axis strength 26kn

    minor axis strength 9kn

    open gate strength 8kn

    weight 45 grams

     

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    Baller

    in The rest of the US and International.

    Posted

    not only does he solo the route but performs an impromptu rescue/assist...

     

    from BD's site:

    I topped out at about noon, and made quick work of the descent—on

    schedule for an afternoon return to El Chalten and a nice, relaxing

    day in total... However, at the notch at the top of the couloir I

    found an inexperienced climber, by himself, who was very confused as

    to the whereabouts of his partner and did not have means to descend—

    considering that he had with him only two carabiners, a belay device,

    a single 50m rope but no hardware whatsoever. After a lot of

    shenanigans looking for his missing partner, we rappelled the couloir

    together and began the hike out. His missing partner was soon found,

    and no harm done except that I ate dinner much later than I had planned!

     

    —Colin Haley

     

    now that's badass!!

    Muscle Fatigue with Leashless Tools Question

    in Ice Climbing Forum

    Posted

    my experience is by no means as extensive as John's or Wayne's but solid footwork, proper lock-off positions and not death-gripping your tools will sway the pump...that and just relaxing, breathing in those stressful sections. Training when not on the ice will help keep what stamina and strength you've gained

     

    I've top-roped climbing with a mountaineering axe and no leash. That sucked. But the pinky rests on the new leashless take quite the load off your need to grip. I will second Alex's notion to look at the last generation BD Vipers and add a Fang if they don't already have one. Best of both worlds and you can find them fairly inexpensive.

    Useless Summit Poster

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    If he had said at the end of the trip -"ya know, I overestimated my abilities and I'm grateful for your help and tolerance on the trip - beer and dinner on me" Then maybe you could all chalk it up to a lesson learned.

     

    So another vote for yes - post as a warning. Save other folks. Definately emphasizes the need for a shakeout climb for something so committing. Would like to see the trip report as well.

     

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