kbone Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 So, I was at Linda Ice 9 and the temps were around -35C and my toes were very cold in my leather Scarpa Matterhorns and we had to beg off the climb. I don't want that to happen again so I have been looking for plastic boots on-line. There seems to be a very limited selection available at most retail outlets and that made me wonder... are plastics out these days? Are there other warm options (to -35C) that I should be considering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 hard to stay warm in anything worth ice climbing in at -35F. Better yet, why climb when it is that cold? The ice is all brittle and suffering is high. Maybe I just suck. Seems like there are some good double leather boot with insulation but I never really thought about ice climbing in those conditions for reasons above. But if you must........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbone Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Unfortunately I only get to go once a year so I climb in whatever is thrown at me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Scvarpa Omegas are the lightest plastics out there, give them a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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