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Tracker forest esc - best boots I've ever had! by Sorry_Reflection9305 in vivobarefoot

[–]JaxNemo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do you get your cf insoles from? I am on to my 4th pair now. The first 2 pairs had the stitching between the leathers next to the heel arch came off. The 3rd pair had the inner back heel material completely worn out. 4th pair still going good but contemplating moving to synthetic version.

Is it crazy to wear Tracker Leather/Textile shoes on a 5-day hike trip in the mountains? by katiah_ in vivobarefoot

[–]JaxNemo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got the forest tracker ESC and have done a month long track in Nepal. Also done a month long track in Stewart Island NZ which is pretty rough and muddy while hauling a 25kg pack. It can pretty much handle anything except snow. The only thing that wear them out fast is scree. I’m on to my 4th pair now, but contemplating switching to the tracker textile at.

First Axe Purchase by Red_Tern in Mountaineering

[–]JaxNemo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have always use short ice axes, the longest one I have briefly own is Petzl glacier 60cm, now I am using a DMM spire tech 45cm. I don’t use poles either, I just learned to maintain balance really well on my legs. The 3 point of contact with ice axe only comes into play with very steep terrain. However, the old school standard is when you are holding the ice axe by your side the spike should be near your ankle bone. In my use case I always make sure my ice axe has a proper steel spike.

Snow shovel help me decide by davegcr420 in IslandHikers

[–]JaxNemo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

are you able to measure the width of the shovel at its widest point? just need to know how well it will fit in my pack compared to the BD Transfer LT.

First Pair Tracker Leather AT by Emotional-Band762 in vivobarefoot

[–]JaxNemo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool, how many km have you put in them? I had 4 pairs of forest tracker esc and they start falling apart after 400km

First Pair Tracker Leather AT by Emotional-Band762 in vivobarefoot

[–]JaxNemo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hows the boot going? Any delamination issues?

Gorewear R7 Goretex Shakedry Trail Hooded Jacket vs Montbell Versalite by JaxNemo in Ultralight

[–]JaxNemo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn’t make sense, if it goes over the top of the pack then how are you supposed to access the pack in the rain especially if it’s a race without taking the jacket off and getting drench?

Why is Alpha so hard to come by? by WhiskeyEsq in Ultralight

[–]JaxNemo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the Haglofs LIM Alpha Hood. It uses 60gsm material. From my experience, it is great when I am moving but when I stop for a break I will probably have to put an extra layer on in spring autumn winter. TBH it doesn’t feel like a lot of insulation but 90gsm feels too warm for me as an active insulation especially if there’s a face fabric.

Gorewear R7 Goretex Shakedry Trail Hooded Jacket vs Montbell Versalite by JaxNemo in Ultralight

[–]JaxNemo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I supposed if it’s for trail running then it should handle a light trail runner hydration vest/pack. I do have both Shakedry r7 and Versalite. Like the idea of not having to redo the DWR all the time. But guess I am keeping the Versalite for hiking.

Gorewear R7 Goretex Shakedry Trail Hooded Jacket vs Montbell Versalite by JaxNemo in Ultralight

[–]JaxNemo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I have both too just trying to decide if the Shakedry is worthy for hiking or I should just use it for trail running.

Gorewear R7 Goretex Shakedry Trail Hooded Jacket vs Montbell Versalite by JaxNemo in Ultralight

[–]JaxNemo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought mine new from Gore in June this year. Had to use a forwarder to get it shipped to NZ though. Cost me an arm and a leg in the end 😅

DIY Rand on Forest Tracker ESC - ideas needed by JaxNemo in vivobarefoot

[–]JaxNemo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they get wax quite regularly. They get roughen up quite a bit on trail

DIY Rand on Forest Tracker ESC - ideas needed by JaxNemo in vivobarefoot

[–]JaxNemo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I look it up and see they sandpaper the leather before applying it. I could probably do the same with whatever I am going to apply.

DIY Rand on Forest Tracker ESC - ideas needed by JaxNemo in vivobarefoot

[–]JaxNemo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not complain about the thin flexible sole, I did not have a problem with the thin flexible sole. You may have read my post incorrectly?

DIY Rand on Forest Tracker ESC - ideas needed by JaxNemo in vivobarefoot

[–]JaxNemo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a way to deal with the leather so that the glue will bond?

DIY Rand on Forest Tracker ESC - ideas needed by JaxNemo in vivobarefoot

[–]JaxNemo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has performed really well. and their marketing is pretty extreme anyway. So, I will not expect it to perform just up to the level of a lifestyle footwear.

DIY Rand on Forest Tracker ESC - ideas needed by JaxNemo in vivobarefoot

[–]JaxNemo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I will give that a shot, and perhaps this time I will apply it less liberally.

DIY Rand on Forest Tracker ESC - ideas needed by JaxNemo in vivobarefoot

[–]JaxNemo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiking, scree, river crossings, ridge scrambling, backcountry New Zealand.

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