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Reviews by stoehnercd (9)
Ice 9000 (Manufacturer link) Average Rating : 3.67/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Bootspainful mountaineering boot is warm!
Review by: stoehnercd, 2008-11-21
I bought these several years ago and still have not managed to get my feet comfortable in them. I agree with adamtd if you have wide feet dont bother...well I guess it doesnt really matter as Vasque is no longer making them. Yknow come to think of it Vasque had really bad customer service when it came down to it. Im changing my rating to a two.
On the upside though they are very warm.
On the upside though they are very warm.
Chugach 3D Jacket Average Rating : 4.33/5
In: Gear: Clothing: Men's Clothing: Men's Outerwear: Men's Hard ShellsChugach Pants
Review by: stoehnercd, 2008-11-14
Although I dont own the Chugach Jacket I do own and am very content with the Chugach pants. It is warm, lightweight, and strong enough for any situation. It is well designedand very functional. Sadly I think the 'nuts' at MH stopped making the chugach series.
Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device (Manufacturer link) Average Rating : 3.00/5
In: Gear: Alpine & Ice Climbing: CramponsBD Contact Strap Crampon
Review by: stoehnercd, 2008-11-14
As a general mountaineering crampon this crampon out performs many others in its class, however, it has some issues.
I wear a Vasque double boot of which the crampon likes to argue with me to go onto. More than once I have nearly lost my crampon trying to bribe it into work that day. Once on the fit is snug if you get it on just right otherwise its like getting a motor vehicles representative to snap your license at lunch time.
The strap is a bit annoying and I find in the way.
Now the points are strong, durable, and I find stay remarkably sharp on typical glacier travel. The frontpoints can be problematic with good purchase on steep grade ice/snow mixes because they are a bit short.
I would not have any reserves buying another set of these because after a nice cold, angry, windy night stuck in a tent with my partner the unfolding drama of putting on the crampons is nice comic relief.
I wear a Vasque double boot of which the crampon likes to argue with me to go onto. More than once I have nearly lost my crampon trying to bribe it into work that day. Once on the fit is snug if you get it on just right otherwise its like getting a motor vehicles representative to snap your license at lunch time.
The strap is a bit annoying and I find in the way.
Now the points are strong, durable, and I find stay remarkably sharp on typical glacier travel. The frontpoints can be problematic with good purchase on steep grade ice/snow mixes because they are a bit short.
I would not have any reserves buying another set of these because after a nice cold, angry, windy night stuck in a tent with my partner the unfolding drama of putting on the crampons is nice comic relief.
Crocodiles Average Rating : 5.00/5
In: Gear: Alpine & Ice Climbing: GaitersCrocs
Review by: stoehnercd, 2008-02-19
When it comes to keeping your feet dry, no matter the circumstance, Crocs fit the job description. I have never been let down by mine. Go the extra mile and pick up a pair of the expedition. You won't regret it.
Capilene MW Crew (Manufacturer link) Average Rating : 5.00/5
In: Gear: Clothing: Men's Clothing: Men's TopsCapilene
Review by: stoehnercd, 2008-02-19
Certainly the best baselayer available, Capilene keeps your skin dry and warm. Soft and comfortable I will wear no other baselayer...ever. Capilene is positively the best from the Joshua Tree to Everest.