Competition footwear

[Sciadopitys]

Hi Folks,

 

As i am rubbish at footlocking in chainsaw boots, i need to purchase some good boots to use in competitions. What is everyone wearing?? I need some boots that have awesome grip that will help to improve my footlocking!

 

Any info appreciated!

[Peter]

Scarpa Pro Ascent. 90% of competition climbers wear them, available from Honey Brothers.

Alternatively you could look at the Aku Croda, from Treeworker.

 

If you dont want to spend that much, then a pair of walking/scrambling boots will do. Make sure them cover the ankle, and try to avoid metal eyelets as they tend to pull out.

[Red.Squirrel]

Those pro ascents look sweet. Does anyone ever wear rock climbing shoes, if not only for the footlocking or are they just too dainty?

[Rupe]

In comp climbing they must be over the ankle and have some tread/grip. Its a vague rule but it eliminates rock climbing shoes etc.

[John Shutler]

aku crodas for me

[jarnii]

i use a set of over the ankle rock climbing shoes but also got some akus that have never let me down and they seem to be cheaper than the scarpa. also footwear helps but you should be able to learn to footlock in chainsaw boots i found with rec boots it was harder to begin with.

[Craig Johnson]

footlocking is 80% technique, but good boots wont make you 20% better! avoid boots with large heels as the rope slips through. at work i wear hiax protectors which i find ok, for footlocking at work, have not competed for a while but i have a pair of salamon boots for other climbing days, which have lasted very well.

 

craig

 

p.s. the boot rule for the comps has been changed, make sure that you read the most up to date version, which will also help you understand how the comp is scored. you dont have to place in any event to get into the masters!

[old snake]

Recently bought some AKU Crodas from nod at treeworker and there awesome!! would highly recommened them. Haven't done any comp climbing mind but im sure they'd be fine.

[Joe Loggs]

do these boots mentioned have chainsaw protection??

[Sam Thompson]

do these boots mentioned have chainsaw protection??

 

Nope:001_smile: