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A Very Capable Little Boot

KEEN Summit County Winter Boot - Men's

KEEN Summit County Winter Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 December 3, 2011

A very capable little boot. Put it through its paces right out of the box. A cold pre-freeze hike, 2000 feet of altitude gained and lost, 6 inches of the muddiest, steepest terrain southwestern PA has to offer. I ended this with a 2 mile road march, and what a great product.

The night was around 25degrees and my feet never EVER felt even close to cold. The grip was fantastic. There were absolutely not any hot spots on which to rub. Great support, they felt as though I’d worn them for 200miles, not just 5. My only complaint is kind of counterintuitive. The toe box on these is so massive that the downhills the forefoot tends to slam around. But I am sure proper socks and lacing would cure this. A great winter boot.

Also, I have not tried to strap crampons on them yet, does anyone know if this is possible with these. Not for steep ice, but for general frozen surface climbing?

Climb-ON!!

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Petzl Ascension Handled Ascender

Petzl Ascension Handled Ascender

Rating for this product: 5 February 26, 2011

I have always been a huge fan of PETZL. I use their harnesses exclusively and helmets are breathable and, well, protective. This ascender is top notch. It grabs with authority, slides like there is lube involved, and catches without missing a beat. GREAT PIECE OF GEAR. The only drawback of sorts, is the safety catch. When weighted in a precarious stance, the device tends to hold to the rope a little too tightly, but it sure is better than it coming open under weight, committing the climber to the depths. GREAT PIECE OF GEAR. Wish they had a right/left combo piece however. Good gear, good price, will save that ass. The auto belay option is progressive, clip the biner in as directed with a harness leash and an etier and you have a great piece of ascending gear that will take you to the top, clean and sure. Thanks Petzl.

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