Maine-iac Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Anybody use or seen the new BD boots? I am looking to get a pair of new Alpine/AT boots and just looking at my options. I am also looking at a pair of Garmonts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordop Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 You read this? http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129615 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotary786 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I have no experience with the BD boots, but I do have a pair of Garmont Adrenalines that I absolutely love. I ski with bigger skis and aggressively and have had no issues with them as far as not being stiff enough, not to mention they are a joy to climb in after using alpine boots for numerous trips. If you can find them locally and can try various boots on thats probably the best way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I also saw that Garmont came out with a few new boots, which a few days ago when i looked at their site I had not known about, so I will probably look into those as well. Rotary, what year are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Garmont Axon >>>> Garmont Adrenalin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfs Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I demo'd a pair of the BD AT boots for 4+ hours during the Crystal Vertfest. They were bomber solid for turns, felt like an alpine boot. So much so that I did wonder how well they'd tour, being so stiff (and I was using supposedly the lighter of the two they had). Good engineering on the buckles. I love the bolo zip for the liners and the liners themselves were nice, better than the Dyna and Garmont liners. The lean adjust seemed a little arcane but didn't have time to really mess with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 not to hyjack the thread, but what boots have the widest forfoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 From reading the Teton Gravity thread, it seems like the new BD boots have a wide forefoot and a slim heel. Here are some reviews which I found helpful. Garmont boots: http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1024 BD Factor: http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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