La Sportiva Trango Extremes vs. Trango Primes
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I had a pair of the Trango Extreme EVOs and loved them for their light weight and technicality. Unfortunately I left them in Patagonia last year. I'm about to buy another pair but was wondering if anyone out there has compared them to the Trango Primes. |
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I have the primes and I like them for just about everything - but mostly for those long approaches. I wore them on the long's meeker cirque for 5 days last spring from car to car and they handled the miles of hiking + lots of snow and rock. They are of course my go to ice/mixed boots and I've had them on Mt. Washington in some very cold temps with toasty toes. I chose them over the EVOs for that extra padding and all-mountain design. |
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Primes are a bit lighter and warmer than then Extreme Evo, however they do have different soles. The Prime has the Vibram Impact Brake System sole while the Extreme Evo uses the Vibram Lavaredo. The Lavaredo is a stickier compound, with a better edging platform and would be better for a boot that might see some rock climbing. |
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Extremes have toe and heel welts for automatic crampons, Prime just has heel. |
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DannyUncanny wrote:Extremes have toe and heel welts for automatic crampons, Prime just has heel.That's the Trango Evo S. |
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DannyUncanny wrote:Extremes have toe and heel welts for automatic crampons, Prime just has heel.WRONG. Prime has both. sportiva.com/products/footw… My experience with the Silver Bullets is, they climb steep ice/mixed great. Low profile sole is great for sensitivity, but horrid for warmth and comfort. If you are looking for a bit more warmth, but still want the Trango fit and feel - go with the Primes. Also, they have a clip in loop in the back - the Silver Bullets don't... |
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I didn't find the Prime any warmer and a even a bigger bitch to dry. I also thought the mid sole not as stiff on the Prime and the Bullet to climb ice better. I also though the Prime was more a Nepal last than the Trango last. Either way they fit differently new out of the box for me. Even the weight is closer than you think. |
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My Trango Prime's are two years old and I've used them a ton. Durability has been descent but that is about all I can say. Their just not that special in anyway. When time come to replace them I'll look elsewhere. |
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thanks for all the replies, peoples. |