devilboy Posted October 12, 2003 Posted October 12, 2003 I've had a pair of Trango Extremes for a few years now and they're about beat. I was prettty set on replacing them with the new version (the Extreme S), but just read the fine print and discovered that they're not entirely synthetic, but use leather as well. I'm kicking around the idea of getting a pair of the Trango Ice, since they are entirely synthetic uppers, but I don't know if I dig on the power strap and built-in gaitor garb. Add to this, the fact that the lasts appear different from my old boots and I'm quite confused. I'll hopefully be able to try out both models this fall at a demo or two, but until then, some opinions would be great. Bear in mind that it will mainly be an ice/mixed boot, but also used for alpine climbing (primarily in the rockies). Thanks Quote
Billygoat Posted October 13, 2003 Posted October 13, 2003 Trango Extreme S is a better Alpine boot than an Ice boot. I love mine for the weight and climbability. The uppers are not nearly as durable as leather and I have not tested their water repellancy. I think I will try them on Rainier this coming Spring. Quote
Lambone Posted October 13, 2003 Posted October 13, 2003 hey devilboy, so whats the beef about a little leather in the boot? Seems to me that you'd trash the trango ice flimsy gaitor/strap set-up pretty quick, I'd go with the S. Contact Jim at Pro-Mountain Sports about the fit issues. I think he's got experience with both models. send a PM to pms. turn off the machine and hit the woody Quote
devilboy Posted October 13, 2003 Author Posted October 13, 2003 Hey Lambone--what up? Just had that "all-synthetic upper" thing in mind and got thrown for a loop when I discovered that they're not... I tend to agree with you on the likelyhood of the velcro/gaitor crap not making the long haul. If I had to guess, I'd say that I'll end up with a pair of the Extreme S; just figured I'd fish around for some opinions. So, who's Pro Mountain Sports? Is that a shop out your way or is that Purdy's group? Don't worry about the woody collecting dust: I'm on the case (and getting those leashless tools sussed out to boot--think Cooke). Things are looking good on this end; we're getting stacks of moisture and cold, with nice sunny days in between. I'm hitting the Beehive this week and the Sphinx this weekend--should be tits. When's your first trip back here? Quote
Lambone Posted October 14, 2003 Posted October 14, 2003 http://www.promountainsports.com/ Jim Nelson- owner, local Cascade guru and resident gearhead. He is also very generous with demo gear, may be worth asking... ASAP my friend, I'm getting the itch! Quote
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