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2007 Guides Choice Award Winners
The American Alpine Institute has announced five new Guides Choice Award winners in August, 2007. Our guides found these products to be in the top of their respective category this season:
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Kayland Apex Rock Boot
An excellent choice for three season alpine climbing. The Apex rock is super light (800g) Semi-automatic crampon compatible, and loaded with features like event lining, Vibram soles, and dyneema reinforced uppers. These boots will take you up the trail, through the alpine, and back, never missing a beat.
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Black Diamond C3 Camalots
In a tight spot? With up to 30% less head width than any other micro cam, C3 Camalots fit in more places more securely. Easy to grab, even with gloves on, their cable loops provide ample room for clipping in short or with a draw. Color-coded units and slings for quick and easy ID.
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eVent Waterproof Fabrics
Using Direct Venting Technology, eVent waterproof fabrics let sweat escape up to twice as fast as common waterproof/breathables. With eVent fabrics you will stay dry on the inside, overheat less, have less post excercise chill, and be more comfortable in wet or dry conditions.
Some products we carry that use eVent Waterproof fabrics:
Feathered Friends sleeping bags
Feathered Friends Frontpoint Jacket
Kayland Apex rock boots
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Five Ten
The Camp 4 is a rugged multi-purpose/approach shoe that features a molded PU external heel cage that adds rear-foot support and stability, allowing you to hump heavy loads for long distances, without the need for a high-top boot! This extremely stable, secure shoe has a lace to toe closure that can be worn relaxed, for a long-distance fit, or tightened, for climbing and scrambling. Co-molded Stealth C4/S1 high-friction soles provide the world’s best friction on any terrain.
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DSM Dyneema
Dyneema® is an exceptional fiber that is up to 15 times stronger than steel and, weight-for-weight, is 40% stronger than other fibers. It has high energy absorption and low elongation. Dyneema® floats on water, and is extremely resistant to abrasion, moisture, UV rays and chemicals.
Products we carry that use Dyneema fibers:
Mammut Contact Dyneema Slings
Kayland Apex Rock Shoe
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For a full list of Guides Choice Award Winners, please click here. |
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