http://www.backcountry.com/store/subcat/54/sale/Mountaineering.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:16:06 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/store/CMP0021/CAMP-USA-Starlight-Climbing-Helmet.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_26110#question_26110 CAMP USA Starlight Climbing Helmet<br /><br />OSHA requires hardhats used in construction to meet ANSI Z-89 Standard. Will rock climbing helmets meet the standards required in ANSI Z-89? question_26110 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:16:06 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VSQ0098/Vasque-Radiator-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_25488#question_25488 Vasque Radiator Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />Can i buy a replacement liner if I need to, and if so where would I find one. question_25488 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:21:23 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/GAR0178/Garmont-Vetta-Plus-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_24980#question_24980 Garmont Vetta Plus Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />front toe pic doesn't look like it has the toe bail for crampons, just the heel bail, is that correct? question_24980 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:52:07 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BLD0288/Black-Diamond-Nylon-Daisy-Chain-18mm.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_24300#question_24300 Black Diamond Nylon Daisy Chain - 18mm<br /><br />This Daisy Chain is the most cheaper... why? is not too good like other? question_24300 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:26:00 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BLD0288/Black-Diamond-Nylon-Daisy-Chain-18mm.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_24132#question_24132 Black Diamond Nylon Daisy Chain - 18mm<br /><br />how does a daisy chain work ? question_24132 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:46:57 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BLD0099/Black-Diamond-Alpine-Bod-Harness.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_24106#question_24106 Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness<br /><br />I bought this to climb the mast on my racing yacht. I have since discovered that for a safety inspection we need a hanress or bosun chair that meets a certain standard. Does this hanress meet any recognised international standards I can quote? question_24106 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:49:21 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0029/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_23250#question_23250 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />My feet run cold. My double plastics tore them up but they stayed warm. Are these going to be warm enough for Mt. Washington in the Whites and Mt. Whitny this winter. Also I have wide feet. Should I look someplace else? question_23250 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:30:06 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/CMP0070/CAMP-USA-Pulse-Ski-and-Climbing-Helmet.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_23130#question_23130 CAMP USA Pulse Ski and Climbing Helmet<br /><br />Is this helmet rated for rock fall (top) and ski impacts (side)? question_23130 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:09:31 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/CMP0071/CAMP-USA-Pulse-Helmet-Winter-Kit.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_23126#question_23126 CAMP USA Pulse Helmet Winter Kit<br /><br />Is this helmet rated for rock fall (top) and ski impacts (side)? question_23126 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:08:22 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/SCR0040/Scarpa-Freney-XT-GTX-Mountaineering-Boots-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_23094#question_23094 Scarpa Freney XT GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's<br /><br />What are the warmest (non-hardshell) scarpa and la sportiva boots you have? question_23094 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:43:48 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VSQ0097/Vasque-M-Possible-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_22812#question_22812 Vasque M-Possible Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />I have vey wide feet. EEE. Cn you accomodate? question_22812 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:50:21 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0029/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_22670#question_22670 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />I plan to go climb Mera and island peak next year.I just want one boot thats gona do the job for treking and glacier travel,insted of buying 2x pair of boots and wasting money.Is their A good allrounder thats up to the test?Or should I just lash out and get both? question_22670 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:18:38 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0091/La-Sportiva-Trango-Alp-GTX-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_22160#question_22160 La Sportiva Trango Alp GTX Boot - Men's<br /><br />how do these compare to the Trango S EVO boots? stats read that they are lighter. Do they still have full shank? lace lock off? lateral ankle immobilization? question_22160 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:07:17 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0029/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_22042#question_22042 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />Hi there, I am new in this sport, and I am planning to climb Cotopaxi 5897m snow/glaciar, Chimborazo 6310m snow/glaciar and Aconcagua 6960m normal route sand/rock. Are this boots to much? suggestions welcome. Many thanks jp question_22042 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:17:46 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/KHT0013/Kahtoola-KTS-Crampon.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_21682#question_21682 Kahtoola KTS Crampon<br /><br />I'd really like to get a pair of these but the only size available is a small/medium. I have old pivetta backpacking/light climbing boots, size 9-1/2 and I'm uncertain whether these will fit, especially over gaiters that come right down to the edge of the sole of my boots. Anyone have a idea as to whether they'll fit? question_21682 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:43:01 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BLD0981/Black-Diamond-Sabretooth-Clip-Crampons.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_21672#question_21672 Black Diamond Sabretooth Clip Crampons<br /><br />will these work with garmont dakotas<br /> question_21672 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:19:30 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/MAM0108/Mammut-Austrialp-Neve-Step-In-Crampon.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_21416#question_21416 Mammut Austrialp Neve Step-In Crampon<br /><br />will it fit AT and tele boot ? question_21416 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:06:26 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0021/La-Sportiva-Trango-S-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_21076#question_21076 La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's<br /><br />Has anyone compared these boots with the La Sportiva Glacier? Is the main difference that these are waterproof? I'm trying to decide between these boots, so would love any input on how they compare to one another.<br /><br />Thanks! question_21076 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:01:59 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BLD0858/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome-Helmet.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_20860#question_20860 Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet<br /><br />Is the Half Dome as shiny as it looks in the pictures or is there a matte option? question_20860 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:24:39 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/MET0057/Metolius-PAS-Personal-Anchor-System-w-Element-Locking-Carabiner.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_19410#question_19410 Metolius PAS Personal Anchor System w/ Element Locking Carabiner<br /><br />I don't understand what this is used for??? Could some one explain it in simple terms? I really appreciate it! question_19410 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:06:40 GMT