Those are impressive, I hope to ascend to that level of gear wear-out some day.
Ultralighters would pay hundreds of $ to shave that much weight off their gear. But what it really takes is hundreds of miles of walking apparently haha
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Re: Crampon pants
Ultralighters would pay hundreds of $ to shave that much weight off their gear. But what it really takes is hundreds of miles of walking apparently haha
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I bought replacements, but they were made outta aluminum and after a few days looked just like these, that are 10 years old. Can't win!
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Steel is real!
I've never used aluminum ones, but I have heard that if you so much as utter the word "mixed" in their presences they dull instantly
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Can confirm...but they are light!k_fergie wrote: ↑Wed Jun 07, 2023 10:41 amSteel is real!
I've never used aluminum ones, but I have heard that if you so much as utter the word "mixed" in their presences they dull instantly
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I bought replacements, but they were made outta aluminum and after a few days looked just like these, that are 10 years old. Can't win!
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Wait, those are steel?!
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I bought replacements, but they were made outta aluminum and after a few days looked just like these, that are 10 years old. Can't win!
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Wait, those are steel?!
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Re: Crampon pants
Yup - Kahtoola hiking crampons - only the finest for my trail runners! They've been on a ton of little adventures - worn them on practically all my snow climbs, except when we did the Notch and I thought maaaaaybe something a little better.
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It seems there's a weird pride in how idiotic of traction one can get away with, but it really isn't something to screw around with.
On snow, it's best to never allow a slip to become a fall, and that means adequate, well-fitted traction, boots, and potential snags (straps, laces, and loose pants) minimized. Gaiters are a good start.
Lambslide in particular sees a lot of rockfall and I've been winged in it. Being able to maneuver side to side quickly is a smart idea.
On snow, it's best to never allow a slip to become a fall, and that means adequate, well-fitted traction, boots, and potential snags (straps, laces, and loose pants) minimized. Gaiters are a good start.
Lambslide in particular sees a lot of rockfall and I've been winged in it. Being able to maneuver side to side quickly is a smart idea.
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