Comments on: Fresh Tracks Overboot by Forty Below — Works with Tech Bindings http://www.wildsnow.com/3743/ski-boot-overboots/ Backcountry Skiing Weblog Blog, FAQs, more, links and info about randonnee, telemark and backcountry ski mountaineering. Fri, 24 May 2013 12:39:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Peter Landres http://www.wildsnow.com/3743/ski-boot-overboots/#comment-50782 Peter Landres Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:31:30 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=3743#comment-50782 Hi Lou, have you tried or heard of anyone with skiing experience with the Wildline Insulated Gaiters available from Mountain Equipment Co-op? http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Footwear/Gaiters/PRD~0315-176/wildline-insulated-gore-tex-gaiters-unisex.jsp They are a classic mountaineering gaiter with a rubber rand that sits above the sole, but with thinsulate insulation above the rand. This style looks like it would solve all the problems mentioned in the above comments (no need to punch holes to fit the binding, the boot sole is completely exposed for good scrambling on rock, no snow build-up as with the Boot Glove). The downside is that having a full gaiter means more fussing at uphill/downhill transitions. But for those of us who are 60+ the thought of having warm toes would be worth the fuss. Thanks for any of your thoughts about this... Hi Lou, have you tried or heard of anyone with skiing experience with the Wildline Insulated Gaiters available from Mountain Equipment Co-op?

http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Footwear/Gaiters/PRD~0315-176/wildline-insulated-gore-tex-gaiters-unisex.jsp

They are a classic mountaineering gaiter with a rubber rand that sits above the sole, but with thinsulate insulation above the rand. This style looks like it would solve all the problems mentioned in the above comments (no need to punch holes to fit the binding, the boot sole is completely exposed for good scrambling on rock, no snow build-up as with the Boot Glove). The downside is that having a full gaiter means more fussing at uphill/downhill transitions. But for those of us who are 60+ the thought of having warm toes would be worth the fuss. Thanks for any of your thoughts about this…

]]> By: Lou Dawson http://www.wildsnow.com/3743/ski-boot-overboots/#comment-50682 Lou Dawson Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:35:02 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=3743#comment-50682 Harpo, I used the overboots a bit but frankly have not needed them much, as the Boot Glove seems to do what I need. Boot Glove mod consisted of adding a small length of cord that ties the toe to the lower cross strap, so the toe part of the rig won't flip up. The cord wears out from walking, but easy to replace or protect with Seam Grip. Other than that, I put some Seam Grip on areas that might get ski cut. They work pretty well, other than for trail breaking when the snow packs up inside. Mainly, I just wear them when starting out in the morning from a cold trailhead. Lou Harpo, I used the overboots a bit but frankly have not needed them much, as the Boot Glove seems to do what I need. Boot Glove mod consisted of adding a small length of cord that ties the toe to the lower cross strap, so the toe part of the rig won’t flip up. The cord wears out from walking, but easy to replace or protect with Seam Grip. Other than that, I put some Seam Grip on areas that might get ski cut. They work pretty well, other than for trail breaking when the snow packs up inside. Mainly, I just wear them when starting out in the morning from a cold trailhead. Lou

]]> By: harpo http://www.wildsnow.com/3743/ski-boot-overboots/#comment-50679 harpo Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:53:41 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=3743#comment-50679 Hi Lou, Have you used the Fresh Tracks over boots at all since your last post? How have they been holding up? What mods do you have to make on the Boot Glove? Hi Lou,

Have you used the Fresh Tracks over boots at all since your last post? How have they been holding up?

What mods do you have to make on the Boot Glove?

]]> By: Lou Dawson http://www.wildsnow.com/3743/ski-boot-overboots/#comment-47625 Lou Dawson Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:33:42 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=3743#comment-47625 Harpo, the soles are not designed for real walking or scrambling. They're designed to be used with crampons or to be in ski bindings. Without crampons, they're slippery and not durable. They do have some material on the bottom that's more damage resistant than the top, but that's just so your crampons won't wear through, and so you can walk around a bit while in camp. If you're having foot warmth problems and want something you can use without crampons, best thing is probably to upsize your ski boots, or use boot warmers. The "Boot Glove" product works with some mods so long as you're not breaking trail. But they pack up with snow underneath if you're stomping your way through powder. Lou Harpo, the soles are not designed for real walking or scrambling. They’re designed to be used with crampons or to be in ski bindings. Without crampons, they’re slippery and not durable. They do have some material on the bottom that’s more damage resistant than the top, but that’s just so your crampons won’t wear through, and so you can walk around a bit while in camp.

If you’re having foot warmth problems and want something you can use without crampons, best thing is probably to upsize your ski boots, or use boot warmers.

The “Boot Glove” product works with some mods so long as you’re not breaking trail. But they pack up with snow underneath if you’re stomping your way through powder.

Lou

]]> By: harpo http://www.wildsnow.com/3743/ski-boot-overboots/#comment-47624 harpo Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:10:38 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=3743#comment-47624 Hi Lou, I am thinking of taking these along on a BC (relatively) high altitude hut trip in January. One question, how do they work when your are walking around without skis or crampons on your feet? I am worried about how slippery they would be as well as how durable they would be. I have never taken crampons on a BC hut trip, but you are often without skis on your feet, either back at the hut or while scrambling up rocks to a summit. Hi Lou, I am thinking of taking these along on a BC (relatively) high altitude hut trip in January. One question, how do they work when your are walking around without skis or crampons on your feet? I am worried about how slippery they would be as well as how durable they would be. I have never taken crampons on a BC hut trip, but you are often without skis on your feet, either back at the hut or while scrambling up rocks to a summit.

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