I've had these on a few times now and so far they are just what I've been after to get me through the winter for most of my days out. Salomon describe them as being perfect for "light hiking" - take that whatever way you want ;-) They come in at 1210g for the pair and feel fairly easy on the feet. They've handled saturated grassy stuff without me applying the famous arse plant (so far!!). They even seemed to be OK on rocky stuff too. Where I have been really impressed with them is how they handled the snow on Na Gruagaichan. It was hard enough that we were kicking steps. This was easy enough for Steve in his Scarpa SL's and Iain in his La Sportiva Nepals. Initially I followed their steps then decided to give it a go myself. I occasionally had to kick a couple of times on some of the really hard stuff, probably more down to my poor technique than the boot, but they managed well on the cover we had for the ascent. As my balance is rubbish I decided to apply...
Hills, Thrills and Spills
No, no more, you've had enough!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photies! I'm so jealous of you lot last weekend! :-)
ReplyDeleteAye PTC, just like you've had enough ;-)
ReplyDeleteJamie, be patient. You too shall have some hill heaven soon.
Its days like those we've just had that make up for all those that are not so great weather wise
So, are you now a good weather charm? Looking forward to the Fannichs now!
ReplyDeleteLOL Kate, Mr Gallagher has his doubts on that one though Steve & I have blamed the bad weather on you so you'd better [rpve me wrong for the Fannichs!!
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