Stephen_Ramsey Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 Hi, Does anyone know the difference between the Trango Extreme vs the Trango Extreme EVO GTX? Does the gore-tex make a difference, or is it just more acronyms for marketing purposes? I'm looking for a boot for winter in the Cascades. Would appreciate hearing from folks who have and use the Trango Extreme. Quote
Dustin_B Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 Hi, Does anyone know the difference between the Trango Extreme vs the Trango Extreme EVO GTX? Does the gore-tex make a difference, or is it just more acronyms for marketing purposes? I'm looking for a boot for winter in the Cascades. Would appreciate hearing from folks who have and use the Trango Extreme. I have both kinds. The EVOs have a gore-tex liner, the old ones don't. I haven't used the EVOs enough in the snow to find out if they are really completely waterproof, but I suspect they still aren't. I'm sure they will be more wp than the old ones though. They are light, comfortable and climb well, regardless of the waterproofness outcome though. IMHO they are not warm enough for 'winter' in the cascades. They have no insulation. They are strictly a 'summer' boot for me. Quote
Stephen_Ramsey Posted November 11, 2005 Author Posted November 11, 2005 Hi Dustin, Thanks for your reply. Just to be sure-- You're talking about the Trango Extremes, not the Trango S, right? Cheers, Steve Quote
Dustin_B Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 Hi Dustin, Thanks for your reply. Just to be sure-- You're talking about the Trango Extremes, not the Trango S, right? Cheers, Steve oops, no I was talking about the Trango S and Trango S EVO. guess I need to read more closely next time. I didn't know there was a Trango Extreme EVO. sorry about that. Quote
kioti Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 The Extreme EVO is still technically a non-insulated boot. The EVO does have an insulated insole, which is good on snow, but not when it is wicked cold. I believe the EVO series has more ankle articulation as well, which means you can pull off some sick figure 4's. Quote
Blake Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 Aren't these the straight-up "trango extreme" boots? Trango Extreme S Trango Extreme Evo GTX then are are about a million other models with the words "Trango/extreme/Evo/S/GTX" etc. in them. So confusing. Quote
layton Posted November 14, 2005 Posted November 14, 2005 I've used the trango extreme in the canadian rockies in very cold conditions and find that socks provide all the insulation i need. Quote
FFCS Posted November 14, 2005 Posted November 14, 2005 The EVO has 150 gram thinsulate insulation as well as a insulated insole. Check the web site. Might want to look at the ICE EVO, same boot, better lacing to lock in heel, same insulation, I tried the EVO's (non ice), foot moved everywhere, ICE EVO no movement, kick ass boot IMHO Quote
Stephen_Ramsey Posted November 14, 2005 Author Posted November 14, 2005 Thanks everyone, just got the Extremes on closeout. Can't wait to try them out this season. Quote
ridgeline Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 Are these built on a narrow last? How is this boot for those of us with 'semi' wide (d/e) feet? I've had issues in the past with sportiva products, namely the nepale extrmes being too narrow. Quote
Squid Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 Stephen- to you! It's good to hear you're getting back out in the hills! Quote
Stephen_Ramsey Posted November 16, 2005 Author Posted November 16, 2005 Thanks Squid. Hope to see you all in the hills. Quote
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