lazypete

Any recommendations for crampons to go with these?

Anyone got any comparison of this and other insulated jackets eg Montane Flux Jacket or TNF Redpoint Optimus Insulated Jacket (both of which are available in Scotland)? I've managed to get hold of a thermawrap parka here, and find it hard to believe it'll be as warm as it's competition which is twice the weight, though it is surprisingly warm.

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Just bought one of these with some pure carbon poles and the lower is way too loose in the '14mm' port but too big for the 11mm port. It's supposed to fit just fine but the attachment system seems unusable.

Anyone else have this problem?

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Pete

Hi,

Just bought some of these with a flicklock snow saw and the lower is way too loose in the '14mm' port but too big for the 11mm port.

Anyone else have this problem?

Hi there. I've seen a few posts mentioning transplanting an Avalung II into / onto a non avalung pack. I was wondering if the same thing could be done with the avalung in an avalung pack? I've seen bandit avalung packs cheaper than an avalung II. As I'd like it in an Osprey Kode anyway it would make sense to by the cheaper bandit avalung pack, transplant the avalung component and still have the bandit pack to use for something else.

Has anyone tried this, or even know if it would work?

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Pete

Hi. I've had my whisperlite for quite a while and it's been great. When the burner snapped off the swing-arm weld MSR put me in touch with the UK importer who swapped it for an improved bit within days.

My question is about pot compatibility. I noticed somebody asked about sizes before, but I was wondering if any of you have a titanium pot set you manage to nest the stove inside for transporting? I'm looking for something 1.3 to 1.5l I think, with a pan style lid in Titanium. If anyone has a tried and tested setup I'd be keen to hear about it.

Cheers,

Pete

Hi there. I'm interested in a set of 176 Helixes as a do it all ski. Is there any noticeable difference between the 08/09 and 09/10 ski ? I've found some 08/09 ones reduced to nearly half RRP, but am unsure if the older ones have the slight tip and tail rocker the current ones are supposed to have. Rocker seems to be appearing on a lot of back/side country skis. Is it worth having?

Cheers,

Pete

Hi. I'm looking for a boot to use for scottish winter use. I don't do any climbing at present but would like to have the option of doing a bit at some point.

My question pertains to crampon use with these boots - the Mammut site states they are compatible with strap on crampons. Given the obvious abscence of a toe welt full step ins are a no go, but I can't tell from the pics if the heel / sole unit would accept hybrid types such as Grivel new-matic bindings.

These boots look like an attractive alround mountain usage option, especially as my current B1 raichle boots fit well and the price point is appealing (and they're stocked by a shop I can wrangle a discount out of), however I'd rather avoid full strap-on crampons. Any experience / comments gratefully received.

Cheers,

Pete