Best BASE jumping boots

DexterBase

I need to get another set of boots. Please vote on your favorite BASE boot and if you mark other, please include what boot you prefer.

If you can, give a supplier for your favorite boot.

Thanks everyone. C-ya!

sum1sneaky

Re: [DexterBase] Best BASE jumping boots

I voted for Hanwags but am bias because I have no information/experience concerning crispi or others.

I would like to find out more people's opinions about the comparisons between the two, especially those who've had them both!

BASE_1007

Re: [DexterBase] Best BASE jumping boots

maybe an option:
Kayland Paraglider
a good offer here:
Northern Paragliding

nicrussell

Re: [DexterBase] Best BASE jumping boots

After a lot of hiking and subsequent BASE and Ground launching I have an ultimate respect for the hanwags!! this is what I use, they are light, sturdy and clean (in terms of snag points.) got them from apex (my second pair)

TomAiello

Re: [DexterBase] Best BASE jumping boots

I would bet that the vast majority of the people answering this poll haven't actually tried more than one kind of boot for jumping. Which means that it's really a poll that ought to have been worded "which jumping boots do you use/own?"

Has anyone posting here actually owned and used for a noticeable length of time two or more different brands of boots?

Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
Snake River BASE Academy

DexterBase

Re: [TomAiello] Best BASE jumping boots

Anyone know where Crispi boots can be purchased? I'm thinking I'll probably just end up getting a pair of Hanwags when I'm in Moab in a couple weeks.

nicrussell

Re: [TomAiello] Best BASE jumping boots

You are right in my choice in boots. I have only used Hanwags (vs other high end ankle supporting boots) in parachute operations. However I think that their dominance in the paragliding market may give some insight to their BASE application. But it really doesnt matter, just wear Teva's

base704

Re: [DexterBase] Best BASE jumping boots

Try this:

http://www.crittermountainwear.com/index.php?id=boots

padraigbrowne

Re: [DexterBase] Best BASE jumping boots

Cheapest I could find for Hanwags in Europe was €145 from these guys http://www.horizonte-vertical.net/
They also sell Crispis and Charly Insider helmets

Faber

Re: [DexterBase] Best BASE jumping boots

i choose hiking boots as they:
dont weigh that musch
dont look like a person want to climb a mountain in the summer down town
they give better support than regular shoos
they aint so expencevi as Hanwags,so i wont be so sad as i break my leg anyway and they need to cut my boots off

by the way the boots i use right now is a pair of DM´s that i got cheap in a shooe shop near a rather famus brigde near Tom´s house

Faber
Dont go kill yourself

pringles

Re: [DexterBase] Best BASE jumping boots

In reply to: Anyone know where Crispi boots can be purchased?
I think Apex had some Crispi's at Bridge day. They may be selling them now.

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Matt Davies

willh

Re: [pringles] Best BASE jumping boots

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe Crispi boots fit a little wider than the Hanwags. I bought a size 13 Crispi and found them to be very comfortable for even the long hikes in Norway.
If you have any questions on where to buy them contact Crispi.
http://www.crispi.it/home_uk.php

TomAiello

Re: [willh] Best BASE jumping boots

Crispi's have a wide fit compared with most shoes generally.

I have pretty wide feet. Crispi's fit well, and are very comfortable. I haven't yet tried Hanwags for longer than about 5 minutes (no hiking, no jumping, just walking around in a parking lot). I think the Hanwags are a little narrower.

Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
Snake River BASE Academy

SabreDave

Re: [DexterBase] Best BASE jumping boots

These are my regular BASE, hiking, scrambling, backpacking and everyday boots. Comfy, good support and not too expensive.
http://www.raichle.ch/...p;tid=3480&sid=2

When the landing area is pure shite and full of rocks and other nasty things I bust out these bad boys. http://www.koflach.com/products.html go to this page and select "Degre" boot. They are ultra comfy even on long hikes and provide excellent protection all around. The downside to both of these is the need to tape up the hooks! I know the Hanwags don't have hooks on them which is a minor advantage.

Base733

Re: [SabreDave] Best BASE jumping boots

Just bought a pair of these: http://www.thewindyplanet.com/...id/1440768/SFV/31052 and they have worked well for jumping, hiking and paragliding.

NickDG

Re: [SabreDave] Best BASE jumping boots

There is an urban angle to boots. Some buildings have steel staircases and in the dead of night even a single jumper can sound like Frankenstein clanking and banging up the stairs. In the old days, when no one used boots, our aptly named sneakers, or tennis shoes, made it a non-issue. The answer of course is by all means wear your boots, but always have a cheap pair of slip on rubbers (galoshes?) in your kitbag to deaden your footfalls . . .

NickD
BASE 194

DexterBase

Re: [Dexterbase] Best BASE jumping boots

Anybody know where I can score some of these?
http://www.crispi.it/prodotto_uk.php

Go to paragliding, then Paratec GTX

Edit: Okay, I just got off the phone with these guys:
AIR CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE, INC.
2800 TORREY PINES SCENIC DRIVE
92037 LA JOLLA, CA
CALIFORNIA
tel. +1 858 452 9858

(west coast Crispi distributor)

Apparently, Crispis come in three basic models for paragliders. The Pegasus GTX is the bottom of the line. One step up would be the Paratec GTX ($199). The Top of the line model is the Airborne GTX ($245).

I told the person on the phone what I would be using the boots for and that my requirements may be slightly different than for a paraglider pilot.

The person I spoke to said the Airborne was slightly more durable than the Hanwag boot. His Hanwag boots did last four years or so though.

He sells both Crispi and Hanwag so it's likely there's no real conflict of interest and I think he's giving straight information.

He said one benefit of the Crispi boot over Hanwag is that the stiffener can be disengaged for hiking and then re-engaged when you need the full support of the boot.

The Crispis are also a few ounces lighter than the Hanwags

These are sounding pretty good.

TomAiello

Re: [DexterBase] Best BASE jumping boots

In reply to: He said one benefit of the Crispi boot over Hanwag is that the stiffener can be disengaged for hiking and then re-engaged when you need the full support of the boot.
I used to pop the ankle support in and out (it takes about 2 seconds) for hiking/jumping. It's gotten so that I've just left it out for the last year or two, though.

Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
Snake River BASE Academy

lifewithoutanet

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DexterBase

Re: [lifewithoutanet] Best BASE jumping boots

In reply to: Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe Crispi boots fit a little wider than the Hanwags.
I've read the exact opposite on two paraglider forums.