druffuk Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hi, Can anyone recommend a good pair of boots as I'm going to need a new pair soon. Been looking around and there seem to be loads of walking type boots to choose from. Any particular brands better than others?? Also looking for some heated gloves, I have been recommended Klan but not sure which ones to buy. Do I just need the inners?? Can you still ground handle with these on?? What other brands do people have?? Also, does anyone know which TinyTach is suitable for a ParaJet Macro?? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_P Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I would be seriously tempted to buy some pucka paragliding boots if I were you. Nice high ankles with good lateral support and no hooks for the laces that tend to catch on glider lines. If you only use them for flying, they will probably last a lifetime with care. I like my Crispi boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hi,Can anyone recommend a good pair of boots as I'm going to need a new pair soon. Been looking around and there seem to be loads of walking type boots to choose from. Any particular brands better than others?? Also looking for some heated gloves, I have been recommended Klan but not sure which ones to buy. Do I just need the inners?? Can you still ground handle with these on?? What other brands do people have?? Also, does anyone know which TinyTach is suitable for a ParaJet Macro?? Thanks in advance Buy a good pair of flying/paragliding boots Inners will do you will not need heated gloves for ground handling I think its the twin spark one (cant remember the number) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxbob Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 For heated gloves look here http://www.xcshop.com/shop/ this is the boot to have Walk, Run, Fly http://fwd.five.tv/gadgets/sports/fitne ... mic-4d-gtx Bob.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 For heated gloves look here http://www.xcshop.com/shop/this is the boot to have Walk, Run, Fly http://fwd.five.tv/gadgets/sports/fitne ... mic-4d-gtx Bob.. http://www.outdoorkit.co.uk/productlist ... gory_id=53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learner_driver Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Tiny Tach is as Pete says the twin spark. if u search the site for tinytach, I did post the correct one for just such a purpose. incidently the twinspark (redundant spark) is also used by the simonini mini 2 plus Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druffuk Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks for the feedback guys. Much appreciated. Have just purchased a pair of Salomon Cosmic's for £139... bargin. I did look around at the Hanwag and Crispi boots but they were quite abit more expensive and with the Salomon's I can use them for other purposes. If I don't like them when they arrive I can always send them back. Have also contacted TinyTach with regards which model number the double spark version is... Thanks again guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignos Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 get the commercial model tiny tach as it does both spark types and updates every 1/2 second instead of every 2.5 secs - its only £10 more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Thanks for the feedback guys. Much appreciated.Have just purchased a pair of Salomon Cosmic's for £139... bargin. I did look around at the Hanwag and Crispi boots but they were quite abit more expensive and with the Salomon's I can use them for other purposes. If I don't like them when they arrive I can always send them back. Have also contacted TinyTach with regards which model number the double spark version is... Thanks again guys!! How did you get on with your boots? Worth 140 squid? Thinking of getting a pair. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I've got some HanWags - great support if a little hard to come by. I use them hiking and climbing too - but they are a tad heavy for constant use really. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druffuk Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Yeah, boots are awesome!! Recommend them to anyone. Really comfortable (like wearing slippers) and light. Ankle support seems good to me but don't really have anything to compare them with on that front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilc Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I've got some HanWags - great support if a little hard to come by. I use them hiking and climbing too - but they are a tad heavy for constant use really.Ben I recently bought a pair of HanWags.....No problems with them so far, very supportive round the ankle, and comfortable too. Neil.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I've got some HanWags - great support if a little hard to come by. I use them hiking and climbing too - but they are a tad heavy for constant use really.Ben I recently bought a pair of HanWags.....No problems with them so far, very supportive round the ankle, and comfortable too. Neil.. Had mine 6 years now, Brill boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I have a pair of Han Wag 5 season Alaska boots. They have great support, but have been designed to walk in as well (unlike the flying ones I find) SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_P Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Are those not hooks for the laces on those Han-Wag's Simon? Personally, having experienced just how entangling glider lines can be (never mind your speed bar etc.), I don't think I could recommend a flyer to use anything with hooks rather than eyelets, regardless how much easier it makes them to put on (unless perhaps you don't mind a wrap of gaffer tape). Maybe when I'm at your level of expertise I won't have to worry about stuff like that, but in the meantime, I still do. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 In all of the time I have been flying a Paramotor, I have never hooked a lace around my boot hooks. I have always had boots with hooks. I even remember Chris Dawes telling me not to worry about it on day 1 when I offered to tape them up. I don't actualy know of anyone who has either???? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 That is really good to know Simon, because it is incredibly limiting trying to find boots without hooks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 That is really good to know Simon, because it is incredibly limiting trying to find boots without hooks Dan You should never be that close to your lines any way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_P Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Well, I'm glad that everyone is skilled enough to avoid a perceived problem that has managed to generate a complete market sector. Myself, I seem to get into trouble no matter what I do, so I think I'll just carry on reducing risk (perceived or or otherwise) in areas when I can. I know that I've managed to get in amongst my lines, even (or perhaps especially) when ground handling. I also couldn't, with a clear conscience, advise someone to not bother mitigating a risk where possible. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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