Lambone Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 Just to offer another opinion(again)... The Sportiva S boot (not the Trango S) is more than stiff enough for a route like Chair, and I had no problems climbing WI 4+5 in it. It was very light and comfortable, and allowed me to use my feet in ways that a plastic or heavy leather boot couldn't. They aren't waterproof, but my feet (the inside) never got wet, and they dry quickly overnight. The Trango series looks and feels sweet too, I'm sure they'd be great for Cascades mountanieering and any Ice climbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceaxe23 Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 just wondering if anyone has a pair of the new trango extreme s in size 42 that would want to trade for a new pair of trango ice boots? I have not used them but they are past the 30 day return policy...I just hate to cut the gaitor off....a expensive boot. thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceaxe23 Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 well I e-mailed sportiva asking what was differnt in terms of warmth ect with the ice and extremes S. the web site even shows that the ibo termo is different and those who have handled the two boots say they don't feel the "foam insulation" in the extreme s. And one is all synthetic and one is partial leather. also I asked about the last and if they were the same as others had fitting issues. I e-mailed sportiva all these questions and got a very simple e-mail back: "They both have 100g of Aluminia insulation, thus being the same warmth. We are sold out in the Trango Ice right now until March. I do have some sizes available in the Trango Extreme S. Randy Levensaler Customer Service Representative La Sportiva N.A., Inc." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 That 30 day return policy is bogus. if you haven't used them, then you should be able to at least exchange them. I'd go back to where you got them. Or just keep them, they are good boots. And the gaitor is actually pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceaxe23 Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 Yea I am just going to keep them...the more I try them on the better they feel..and so light....I am going on a ice trip to Upper michigan in a week or two and will test them out....still got to get used to that gaitor though...dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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