help me find a 3-pin 75mm boot that won't explode here in the hills

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lilcliffy
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Re: help me find a 3-pin 75mm boot that won't explode here in the hills

Post by lilcliffy » Sat Nov 14, 2020 7:27 pm

So I am sorry that I truly missed the boat- I should have bought a pair of the Andre Rifugio when they still had my size...

Although I love the look of those Andrew Zenith- they are VERY expensive- and they at least appear to be a leather "Telemark" boot...

I am not looking for a leather "Telemark" boot.
I have a Scarpa T4- that I love- for downhill-focused Nordic touring- I really can't justify spending $700CAN (at least) to get a leather Telemark boot...I bet those Andrews are heavier than my T4...

What I am looking for is a leather 75mm-3pin BC-XC/XCD with a welted sole- something that is going to be more durable than the glued-sole boots (e.g. Alaska 75/Svartisen 75; etc.)

I already have a Lofoten 75 and- although I am not "thrilled" with them- I really should just resign myself to wearing these out and keep my eyes on a good deal.

Boots I am keeping an eye on:
- Crispi Bre
- Andrew Refugio (and that other one on the Australian sites)

I wish I had not ended up with the uber-wide version of the Ski March boot...My pair are imaculate- they are just ridiculously wide!
Cross-country AND down-hill skiing in the backcountry.
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lilcliffy
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Re: help me find a 3-pin 75mm boot that won't explode here in the hills

Post by lilcliffy » Sat Nov 14, 2020 7:28 pm

Cross-country AND down-hill skiing in the backcountry.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.



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Re: help me find a 3-pin 75mm boot that won't explode here in the hills

Post by bgregoire » Sat Nov 14, 2020 7:36 pm

lilcliffy wrote:
Sat Nov 14, 2020 7:28 pm
What about these?
https://en.aventurenordique.com/alico-telemark.html
Thats a bargain. Obviously, you'd be getting a nice book but its still a thermomolded sole. Not providing you with any info you don't yet have.

Guess it depends on your point of view. Take the bargain and try something new and possibly interesting. Or pay in full and get yourself one of the very best, hand made will love: Crispi Breeeeee

By the way I've got a pair of Alico Ski March 8 UK not too wide, used once maybe. Let me know if you're interested.
I live for the Telemark arc....The feeeeeeel.....I ski miles to get to a place where there is guaranteed snow to do the deal....TM



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Re: help me find a 3-pin 75mm boot that won't explode here in the hills

Post by lilcliffy » Sat Nov 14, 2020 7:45 pm

Fjellsport won't ship to CAN.

Looks like it might cost almost $700CAN (shipping and taxes in) to get a pair of Cripi Bre landed in Stanley! :shock:
https://www.sportsnett.no/crispi/crispi ... -37-v52893
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Re: help me find a 3-pin 75mm boot that won't explode here in the hills

Post by paulk » Tue Nov 17, 2020 9:19 pm

Alico doubles, stitched soles, craftsmanship. Chao belle! Fork over the money



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Re: help me find a 3-pin 75mm boot that won't explode here in the hills

Post by paulk » Tue Nov 17, 2020 9:20 pm

Alico doubles, stitched soles, craftsmanship. Chao belle! Fork over the money



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Re: help me find a 3-pin 75mm boot that won't explode here in the hills

Post by lilcliffy » Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:44 pm

↑ Alico Double? Too heavy and uncomfortable. Prefer my T4.
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Re: help me find a 3-pin 75mm boot that won't explode here in the hills

Post by Rodbelan » Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:08 am

paulk wrote:
Tue Nov 17, 2020 9:20 pm
Alico doubles, stitched soles, craftsmanship. Chao belle! Fork over the money
Chao Belle? Molto Bella? очень хороший ботинок?
É y fa ty fret? On é ty ben dun ti cotton waté?
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lilcliffy
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Re: help me find a 3-pin 75mm boot that won't explode here in the hills

Post by lilcliffy » Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:08 pm

So these are more boot than I was looking for but they are immaculate- barely used:
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They fit me like a glove.
Cross-country AND down-hill skiing in the backcountry.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.



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Re: help me find a 3-pin 75mm boot that won't explode here in the hills

Post by fisheater » Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:29 pm

As long as they fit, I think your Storetind will be very happy. Congratulations on finally getting that Norwegian welted boot!
Btw they look like they may have gone for a test ride maybe once, very cool.



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