I think this is a sock issue, not a boot issue. Putting on too many or too puffy of socks actually makes your feet colder because there is a thermal bridge to the outside temperature. A good pair of Merino wool socks that still leaves a normal amount of air between your sock and boot works...
The prices I'm seeing for a new 528 are like $46-57k. We have yet to finance anything so far and I don't want to start now so being able to afford it all in one chunk makes a difference. The attachment plate is an issue of consideration for us. I've heard good things about Intrepid but it...
We currently have a Ditch Witch Zahn R300 with a log grapple that is great for small removals and long drags of brush piles, but we frequently overload it and blow hoses/fittings moving logs and rounds. This is not only costly but screws up our schedule all the time. Does anyone have...
I thunk there is another part to the tester thing which was mentioned before, which is that often these new devices are given to climbers with phenomenal skills, who automatically compensate for deficits or variables. They also often have unique styles. Average climbers make great testers...
Well the one that comes to mind is the triple snap that failed to close. Sort of a well known video from Climbing Arborist. Also the Ultralink, I could not get my recall processed so I still have an original pre-recall sitting at home. I emailed and got no response. Those two jump to mind...
ISC has a history of not admitting that a problem is a problem. They can kick rocks as far as I'm concerned. There is not enough performance difference between a Reflex and any of the other good devices out there to make it worth dealing with their BS.
We have completely stopped using the SENAs we have. The tiny little wires are always getting pulled out and they are all in some state of not working. Very annoying.