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Backcountry.com - Mountaineering http://www.backcountry.com/store/subcat/54/sale/Mountaineering.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:40:21 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 Looking for a boot for winter use, ice climbing, snowshoeing, http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/LSP0029M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_141073#question_141073 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's Looking for a boot for winter use, ice climbing, snowshoeing, hiking etc. But would also like to use them for field work, which involves a lot of sitting and standing in below freezing temps. Was looking at these the Nepals and the Nuptse. Any suggestions on what would work best for these varied uses? question_141073 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:40:21 GMT I wear a size 10.5-11 hiking boat size, I'm 6'2" http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Outdoor-Research-Cascadia-Gaiter/ODR0314M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140408#question_140408 Outdoor Research Cascadia Gaiter I wear a size 10.5-11 hiking boat size, I'm 6'2" and have pretty skinny legs. It looks like I could go with L or XL. Can anyone help direct me to the right size to purchase?? question_140408 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:34:48 GMT I want to buy an ice axe for my son. He is 5'9", 150 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0429/Black-Diamond-Raven-Ultra-Ice-Axe.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139811#question_139811 Black Diamond Raven Ultra Ice Axe I want to buy an ice axe for my son. He is 5'9", 150 # and will use it for climbing. How do you decide which length to buy? question_139811 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:44:13 GMT Can you use this rope by itself or does it need to be used as http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/PTZ0201/Petzl-Dragonfly-Climbing-Rope-8.2-mm.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139724#question_139724 Petzl Dragonfly Climbing Rope - 8.2 mm Can you use this rope by itself or does it need to be used as a double. Anyone know the fall rating? question_139724 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:31:34 GMT I just purchased my first pair of mountaineering boots and suspect http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/LSP0029M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139085#question_139085 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's I just purchased my first pair of mountaineering boots and suspect they might be a little big. How much heal play and toe room should I have? When laced I can lift my heal 1/2" and freely wiggle my toes. Any advise? question_139085 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:14:43 GMT Hey I need these gators for alpine mountaineering in Europe, http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Outdoor-Research-Crocodiles-Gaiter-Mens/ODR0025M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139044#question_139044 Outdoor Research Crocodiles Gaiter - Men's Hey I need these gators for alpine mountaineering in Europe, I'm 6' 1" and 185 pounds. I will use them with size 11 alpine boots (several different models). And possible with some size 11 soft shell hiking boots. Should I go with a L or XL??? thanks question_139044 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:00:32 GMT What is the durability of the inner leg section. Is is the same http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Apex-GTX-Gaiter/BLD0443M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138983#question_138983 Black Diamond Apex GTX Gaiter What is the durability of the inner leg section. Is is the same or weaker than 1000 D cordura? How much weaker/stronger? question_138983 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:42:55 GMT I currently own this boot - should I also purchase a high altitude http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/LSP0029M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138937#question_138937 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's I currently own this boot - should I also purchase a high altitude boot for over 8000m expeditions or should I buy covers for the boots? Thanks, Bill question_138937 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:45:18 GMT Is the Phantom Lite have or not a removable liner? On the internet http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Scarpa-Phantom-Lite-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/SCR0028M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138924#question_138924 Scarpa Phantom Lite Mountaineering Boot - Men's Is the Phantom Lite have or not a removable liner? On the internet scarpa site, It's show with a removable liner. Need some explanation by somebody who see the boots. question_138924 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:50:56 GMT Are the Croc gaiters waterproof? Am wanting to use these for http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Outdoor-Research-Crocodiles-Gaiter-Womens/ODR0036M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138867#question_138867 Outdoor Research Crocodiles Gaiter - Women's Are the Croc gaiters waterproof? Am wanting to use these for BC skiing and hiking. Hiking conditions range from spring/summer to wet to winter hiking in snow. Most backcountry time is spent in CO Rockies. Are the Verglas a better alternative -- their specs say waterproof. question_138867 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:17:23 GMT How are they sized? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mountain-Hardwear-Ascent-Stretch-Air-Perm-Gaiter-Womens/MHW0877M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137580#question_137580 Mountain Hardwear Ascent Stretch Air Perm Gaiter - Women's How are they sized? question_137580 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:51:56 GMT Hello im new to crapons. I have some Scarpa Manta boots that http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0483/Black-Diamond-Cyborg-Pro-Crampons.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137434#question_137434 Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Crampons Hello im new to crapons. I have some Scarpa Manta boots that im gonna be using which should I go with the Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Crampons(step in) or the Black Diamond Cyborg Clip Crampons (hybrid).....(I think) thnx. Which and why? question_137434 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:32:01 GMT Will it work on a pair of Scarpa T1 Race telemark boot??? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Petzl-Vasak-12-Point-Mountaineering-Crampon/PTZ0071M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137205#question_137205 Petzl Vasak 12-Point Mountaineering Crampon Will it work on a pair of Scarpa T1 Race telemark boot??? question_137205 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:51:31 GMT Will these fit over a full AT ski boot like the Scarpa F1, F3, http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Apex-GTX-Gaiter/BLD0443M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136746#question_136746 Black Diamond Apex GTX Gaiter Will these fit over a full AT ski boot like the Scarpa F1, F3, or Spirit 4? question_136746 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:10:39 GMT I need something that does very well on ice - like 'black' http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Glacier-Mountaineering-Boot-Womens/LSP0020M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136369#question_136369 La Sportiva Glacier Mountaineering Boot - Women's I need something that does very well on ice - like 'black' ice? Any experiences with these boots and tough ice? question_136369 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:45:53 GMT How are these for basic water ice climbing? Step-in crampon http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Millet-Radikal-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/MIL0056M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136165#question_136165 Millet Radikal Mountaineering Boot - Men's How are these for basic water ice climbing? Step-in crampon compatible? question_136165 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:47:22 GMT I would like some opinions; how does these compare to the black http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mountain-Hardwear-Pinnacle-Stretch-Gaiter/MHW0875M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136079#question_136079 Mountain Hardwear Pinnacle Stretch Gaiter I would like some opinions; how does these compare to the black diamond gaiters for general backcountry usage? which would be better suited? question_136079 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:45:28 GMT Just wondering how the new cyborgs go with a scarpa cumbre boot. http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0483/Black-Diamond-Cyborg-Pro-Crampons.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135394#question_135394 Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Crampons Just wondering how the new cyborgs go with a scarpa cumbre boot. i have some older sabretooths and have problems with the straightness of the crampon and the asymetrical curve of the cumbre. Due to the aggresive curve of the boot, the inside point of the crampon (under the ball of your foot) is outside the line of the boot, leading to easy catching when your exhausted at the end of the day, and the outside point (under the ball of your foot) being too far under your foot leading to rolling off the outside of your crampon easily, esp downhill traversing. just wondering if the cyborg is curved enough for this boot to stop this problem, or whether to try a petzl crampon. question_135394 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:17:43 GMT Write your question here.. How wide are these? Looks like there http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mountain-Hardwear-Nut-Shell-High-Gaiter-Mens/MHW0039M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135321#question_135321 Mountain Hardwear Nut Shell High Gaiter - Men's Write your question here.. How wide are these? Looks like there is not a lot of leeway if legs are more muscled. question_135321 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:03:33 GMT Will the Nuptse climb rock as well as the Nepal? The sole unit http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Nuptse-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/LSP0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_134936#question_134936 La Sportiva Nuptse Mountaineering Boot - Men's Will the Nuptse climb rock as well as the Nepal? The sole unit looks more like it's oriented toward the walking/trekking end of the mountaineering spectrum. question_134936 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:04:05 GMT