climbing boots

[DrewB]

yeah pretty much every day-ill pic the middle section for ya too

[Chris P]

They look like remould tyres.

[Cary Gibson]

I use Columbia Daska Pass hikers, love 'em, very tough, good support and an excellent tread. got them,( 2 pairs) for 60 bucks Canadian cuz they are a discontinued colour

[Marc]

AKU Crodas all the way i also believe there are some new AKU's in the same vein as the crodas on the way.

If I was to get a pair of Gronells i'd go for the Approach not the Tangos, Approach has a much more durable Vibram sole, the soles on the Tango always looked to me like they may not last,,,,, also vibram soles are often easy to resole and cost effective, i doubt the soft moulded sole of a Tango will be replacable unfortunatly.

[paddyvero]

Do you guys wear these kind of boots when using a chainsaw in the tree?

[Marc]

Do you guys wear these kind of boots when using a chainsaw in the tree?

 

In the UK NO, not sure about Drew in NZ? I personally don't see a problem with wearing these type of boots in a tree with a chainsaw as your feet are at minimal risk (thats just me personally some people i've worked with should deffinetly wear them) the only problem is its against H & S regs so the answeer has to be no.

Edited December 15, 2009 by Marc

[DrewB]

same as marc here in nz-not supposed to wear them as no steel toe cap but if im climbin then i wear them. chainsaw protection is not mandatory in nz.

[paddyvero]

So you only use them when doing inspections etc, or just hand saw work? You don,t take 2 pairs of boots out with you everyday do you?

[Rupe]

No you wear them whenever you want but you don't admit it on a public forum. Thats the message I'm getting. I've used them lots in the summer, if I use them with a saw now and then thats up to me, I'm not going to shout about it though.

[bbtarb]

i had a quick look at the approach, they look like good boots but the sole has quite a gap between the heel and the toe, looks like it might make locking a bit harder if the rope went in there each time. anybody tried them?