Chad_A Posted March 27, 2004 Posted March 27, 2004 Picked up a pair, barely used for 75 bucks. Fit like a glove! Tried to put my Grivel G14s on them, but they seem like a REALLY big boot; can't get them to fit, just yet. Seem pretty stiff; 3/4 or full shank? If you know please post it, and anything else you know about them. I've tried searching for topics and webpages, but since they're out of production, it's hard to find anything on them. Quote
arlen Posted March 27, 2004 Posted March 27, 2004 I'm not sure about the shank specs, but the info card that came with mine sez they're too flexible for rigid crampons. I'll look for it and pm you if it has any insights. Quote
Chad_A Posted March 28, 2004 Author Posted March 28, 2004 Thanks...please post anything you find out. Thanks Quote
arlen Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 Hey, I found the info card! But it doesn't say much. There's a little chart that says they're ok for fully articulated crampons and for semi-rigid crampons with the over-the-toe safety strap, but not for semi-rigid crampons without the toe thing or for rigid crampons. Also that they're ok for technical climbing on ice but not WI stuff. Betcha already knew that! Pretty much my experience with 'em--They fit my G12s that have the metal strap for snow-ice-rock routes. Quote
Chad_A Posted April 16, 2004 Author Posted April 16, 2004 Cool; thanks for that! Yeah, they're pretty comfy boots. I've done some approaches in them, and some snowshoe trips to feel them out; pretty nice. Wore them on Sandy Headwall, and they did just fine, but, I like the support of my stiffer/higher Boreal Pamirs on steep terrain. Seem to have weak ankles these days:( They do seem to be a REALLY big boot, though; had to adjust the crampons out two holes from my other boots just to get them to fit. Quote
arlen Posted April 17, 2004 Posted April 17, 2004 My pal said they'd be good for backpacking on rough terrain. I tried it and deduced that maybe they would if I weighed 235lbs, and if I weighed 135 they'd be perfect for ice climbing Quote
Chad_A Posted April 20, 2004 Author Posted April 20, 2004 Haha...gotcha. I went for a hike to check out an approach for a climb that I want to do, and I found out quickly, comfortable as they fit, they really are kinda harsh on the trail. By that, I mean, I felt like I was walking on a rock. The heels hurt a bit; might benefit from a bit of a cushioned insole. They are nice, though, but I just can't decide what to do with them. Sure, they're comfortable, and they're crampon compatable, but I have inherently weak ankles, and it helps if I have a higher boot, and the Eight's ain't it. I find that if I'm French-techniquing on steep terrain, the ankles roll more than I'd like, and that's after resnugging them. Still, I like them, and I'll have to find a way to use them, because boots that fit this good just don't come by that often Quote
mountainguy01 Posted April 20, 2004 Posted April 20, 2004 I have pair of Super Mountain 8s and have had them for about 5 year and have done almost everything in them from climbing 5.8's to Rainier. I have a pair of Charlet Moser Rapidfix S12s (step-ins) that I use and they work just fine. They are a great all around mountain boot, but as you mentioned, they are bulky and don't edge to well on snow or ice. Overall they are a great boot, but they did pack out about 1/2 a size and now they are kind of "sloppy". Quote
Chad_A Posted May 1, 2004 Author Posted May 1, 2004 Yeah, I know what you're sayin'. I think that I've relegated them down to longer climbs, that are less steep. They're just so damn comfortable...wish they had a bit more ankle support, but then again, maybe that's why they're more comfortable. Quote
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