Trango Ice Cube GTX
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Has anyone put hands on or worn the new Trango Ice Cubes? I'm looking for a boot that would be a less bulky daily driver than the Baruntse. What I don't know is how warm (or not) the Ice Cubes are. Do yall have any input? |
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I have not handled the trango ice cube, but if the name is any indication you're gunna get frostbite! :) |
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Not to change the subject, but anyone know how the trango and cube line compares to Baturas 2.0 in sizes? looking to get a pair of Ice Cube in my quiver for warmer temps and hard mix when I need to cut weight to the max. |
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Nick Drake wrote:I felt that the leather nepal evos were warmer than the rebel pro is. I would expect the nepal cube and rebel pro to be similar in warmth both using thin synthetic outer fabrics. The trango ice is using a honeycomb carbon insole, as the nepal cube does. I never got to compare the nepal cube and rebel pro heads up, but I do feel that there was less heat loss through the sole of the nepal cube.Hey Nick, did you mean to say that the Ice Cube should be about the same warmth as the Rebel Pro? The Nepal Cube is leather, not synthetic. |
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I felt the Nepal Cubes were warmer than regular Evos, silver bullets and the Rebels. The Nepal Cubes don't fit me so I've only demoed them. The Trango Cubes really didn't fit well. |
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Jason4Too wrote: Hey Nick, did you mean to say that the Ice Cube should be about the same warmth as the Rebel Pro? The Nepal Cube is leather, not synthetic.The Nepal Cubes are much warmer than the Rebels. |
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Jason4Too wrote: Hey Nick, did you mean to say that the Ice Cube should be about the same warmth as the Rebel Pro? The Nepal Cube is leather, not synthetic.Yes that's what I meant to say, all this cube/trango/ice jargon gets confusing before the second cup of coffee :) |
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The Nepal Cube is a fantastic ice boot. It climbs great and is very warm for the weight. |
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Both the new Nepal and Trango look very tempting, though my prior generation Nepals&Trangos wear like iron and are in great condition after several years of frequent use. Love those boots! |
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I just spent 3 days climbing in the new Ice Cubes, including a big ice day at Lake Willoughby and a day standing around teaching beginners. My impression is they are Nepals that are slightly colder and a lot lighter. My pair (42.5) weighed 1340 grams on my scale. I think they're going to replace everything but the Spantiks in my boot quiver. |
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Dylan B. wrote:I'm sure they're a great product, but the marketing leaves something to be desired.I'm actually the opposite. I don't get the new Cube name to begin with, but once they rolled out the Trango Cubes I was gonna be really disappointed if they didn't make the perfect pun for their ice-specific boot |
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Dylan B. wrote:I'm sure they're a great product, but the marketing leaves something to be desired. Just the thought of slipping my feet into a pair of "ice cubes" sounds horrible--both cold and clunky, just the opposite of what I want.You sound like the guy(s) who wouldn't buy from Acme Climbing.com "because Wiley Coyote (on the Roadrunner cartoon) used Acme products". Reality check - it's a f'n CARTOON. |
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Reality check. It's Internet banter. I dont think anyone's going to not buy them just because they're called ice cubes. I'm pretty sure he was just pointing out that it's an ironic name for a boot that's supposed to be light, nimble and keep you warm. |
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Thatcher wrote:Reality check. It's Internet banter. I dont think anyone's going to not buy them just because they're called ice cubes. I'm pretty sure he was just pointing out that it's an ironic name for a boot that's supposed to be light, nimble and keep you warm.+1 |
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Finally got mine, and they blew me away!!! Seriously these boots are LIGHT! Feels like im wearing a stiff 5.10 guide tennie!!! The lacing systeme is really good, they are ok warm ( will still use my Batura's pretty often ) a very slim design. Amazing addition to my quiver! Now to test them on mixed where i am very confident they are gonna rock! |
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Mike Hasse wrote: I'm actually the opposite. I don't get the new Cube name to begin with, but once they rolled out the Trango Cubes I was gonna be really disappointed if they didn't make the perfect pun for their ice-specific bootLS considers their current line of boots as the 3rd generation...or cube. |
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Took mine out for a spin yesterday - They're super light, comfortable, and very warm when moving. However - they broke before leaving the car... The ankle lace lock snapped off while lacing them up. |
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Damn Devin, that sucks. My lace locks have a bit of metal on the inside that helps lock the laces down. Maybe your pair didn't have any? I'm surprised it could have snapped off like that if the metal was present. |
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Mike, |
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These are not your everyday cragging boots, if that is what your are seeking, grab a pair of nepals ... These boots are very specialized boots for hard ice or sending hard mixed project, the price to pay for super light boots is defenetly durability. |
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Valid point - But I was just lacing the boot. I didn't brush them against talus or kick them with crampons. Literally in the front seat of my car. |