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Galibier B.B's ... ?
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Collector of Galibier mountaineering boots and rock shoes from the 60s and 70s, I have been looking for a long time, but without success, for information concerning the model of Galibier B.B's climbing shoes, marketed in 1975. If it is not a secret that PA stands for Pierre Allain, RD for René Desmaison, and RR for Royal Robbins, to whom (or to what) do the initials "BB" correspond?   Photo from Internet |
Dana Bartlett wrote: Interesting. Thought I had seen most of the shoes from that era. What information does Galibier itself have? They just replied that BB corresponded to... Royal Robbins... |
 Here's a pic of my old Royal Robbins' shoes on the right. Not with the original red laces, though. I still have them too! |
Mike Mu. wrote: BB stands for "Big Balls" because that is what you had to have in order to climb with the old school gear. Seriously...? |
nutstory wrote: No. |
Jared Chrysostom wrote: Thank you. I'm just a French guy; forgive my poorly spoken English... And, no... BB doesn't stand for Brigitte Bardot! |
nutstory wrote: Your English is excellent! Our humor is the problem, I think. |
Jared Chrysostom wrote: Humor is (almost) always excellent |
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Beau Brummell The boots were developed by Rick White in Australia in the early 70's sold in Aus 74-76. Had a high toe which made them awkward to use but they were comfortable to wear. Yes i had a pair after my first pair or RDs then i happily went back to RDs then EBs unti Fires came along. Beau Brummell aside from the early 19th century English society figure was a route Rick White and others put up on Mt Maroon Queensland a few years before. |
John Croker wrote: John, a thousand thanks for your response! You can't imagine how long I've been looking for a clue or information about these mysterious rock shoes. Richard Pontvert (Galibier) even asked me to contact them if I found the solution. Do you still have them...? Thanks again John! Best wishes from Corsca, Stéphane  |
