 Poster: A snowHead
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Considering seriously dumping my 15-year-old faithful, comfortable, nostalgically odorous but heavy Salomon X-Waves for a new pair of Dalbello Virus or Garmont Endorphin touring boots.
Admittedly, I've not done much research as a I could (apart from discovering Dalbellos are supposed to be a narrow fit) but they're not brands you hear a lot about.
Any sHs have experience or knowledge of these and care to share?
(e.g. are they compatible with Dynafit bindings?).
Thanks in advance.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I found the Dalbellos to feel very upright, but I only tried them on in a shop. I haven't tried the Garmont's but I did end up with a pair of Dynafit Zzeus.
The Balbellos ARE Dynafit binding compatible from what I remember.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I don't think that the Garmont Endorphin is a current model. I have Garmont Shoguns and I think they are excellent but they aren't compatible with Alpine bindings. The Delerium might be worth a look - has AT (dynafit compatible) and Alpine sole blocks and looks super-beefy. Might not be much of a weight saving vs what you have already. Supposedly have a wide last
I tried on a pair of Viruses when they first came out. Nice boot but didn't fit quite as well as the Garmonts - a little narrow for me. The walk mode mechanics looked a complicated also so I was a bit wary of being a field tester of new tech in its first year
Last edited by Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? on Mon 18-06-12 15:47; edited 1 time in total
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also, IIRC not all Dalbello models are Dynafit compatible. this may have changed but best advice is to check the specs carefully
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CH2O, the new high performance/light weight garmonts look interesting. still plenty of life in my Shoguns though
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Arno, It's a massive backwards step IMO. Basically a lighter weight Megaride.
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CH2O, interesting
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Thanks all. Very helpful. Didn't know the Viruses were new last season - I too am wary about being a field tester for new tech.
CH20, I'll check out next season's offerings although a major part of the attraction at the moment is the price I can get on last season's models.
Cheers
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Big Paua, Viruses have been out for a couple of seasons and I think they may have tweaked the walk mode - haven't been following too closely so some quality time on wildsnow.com will give you all the details I am sure
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