Re: [kusgra] Han Wag boots
Hi All,
Thanks to Kusgra for the plug. I have been in the Hang Gliding and Paragliding business for over 20 years. I have sold Crispi and Hanwag boots and several others that were not quite up to snuff.
Over time, Hanwags have shown to be the best built boot I have ever seen. Crispi is a not too distant 2nd, but I have seen their seams not hold up as long in the long run as the Hanwags.
The US distributor for the HG, PG and Base jumping quit about 6 months ago. I contacted Hanwag to find out how to keep some on the shelf and have an arrangement with them to be able to buy direct, albeit not being a distributor "yet".
In any case, I have 20 pairs on the shelf now and 12 more coming soon. I was not going to keep so much on the shelf, but everyone keeps telling me that I am the only one with any stock on hand. I am in the process of trying to become the US distributor.
In any case, I presently stock two models:
Super Fly GTX - Heavier Duty Soles and most common used by SkyDiving, Base Jumping and the PG / HG pilots. Wider range of sizes available.
Fly GTX - Lighter Duty Soles. Nearly as much ankle support and energy absorbtion in the heel, but sole will not last as long, but will be better for scrambling and "wow" are they comfortable. Size range is building as pilots find out how great this boot is.
Link to Hanwags Descriptions:
http://www.hanwag.de/...e.asp?SectionId=3105
Jeff Greenbaum
Airtime of San Francisco
(650) 638-9463
http://www.paragliding-lessons.com