Garmont G-Ride Boot Problems?

Hi David: Yes, you need to call ahead and make an appointment, usually he works Tues-Sat unless there's a masters race or something. The forefoot problem was not really related, I blew out my left achilles tendon two seasons ago and the bulge pushed my foot forward slightly, so my bone spur near the left little toe is in a different place. Coincidentally, the achilles bulge solved the blistering problem with the left heel, as the achilles hits before the heel. He did mention that we could reshape the heel of the right boot if the buckle thing didn't work, but it would probably result in less heel hold down while skiing.

Coincidentally, the achilles bulge solved the blistering problem with the left heel, as the achilles hits before the heel.

<br>You mean all we have to do to solve this is rupture our achilles? Sweettt

I met with Martin this week to get a new pair of Alpine boots fitted. We discussed this issue. I like Intuition liners w/my orthotics molded in the liner for the best fit and they are light. Intuition liners can be a touch on the abrasive side though. Add a sock (wafer thin Thorlo) with the seam on the inside and outside of the heel and my result can be similar to Gaper Jefferies picture of his feet. My Alpine boots fit so well that I can climb with them totally buckled. I tour in my alpine boots. I am mostly a daytripper and combine ski area with backcountry trips. I have yet to fall for the performance compromise of a hard core AT boot with stiff walking capacities. So I can't see spending extra dough yet. I will not do overnights or extensive exposure rock climbs in the Alpine Boots. I have an interest in the new Scarpa TT's and The Garmont Adrenalines though, but they are difficult to find-Marmot and Backpacker supply do not have the larger sizes in stock to try yet. I tryed the Mega Ride or fit and that was a nice boot, just a little soft for power turns on big skiis. Any input on those boots?

I have an interest in the new Scarpa TT's and The Garmont Adrenalines though, but they are difficult to find-Marmot and Backpacker supply do not have the larger sizes in stock to try yet. I tryed the Mega Ride or fit and that was a nice boot, just a little soft for power turns on big skiis. Any input on those boots?

<br>I tried the Adrenalin last weekend at the Sports LTD in Tahoe (which is a great shop for anyone in the area, and they have pretty much all the new toys for this season in stock).<br>Overall, I think they have largely succeeded in what they set out to do. <br>The *forward* flex is not super-stiff: just a bit stiffer than my heavily modified Garmont GSM (which no longer bear much resemblance to the stock boot), as well as just a bit stiffer than the new Scarpa Matrix (stiffer version of the Laser), which also makes it significantly stiffer than the MegaRide. Might be because it's not a very tall boot. I was able to stiffen them up in the shop a bit more by wrapping the velcro power strap *under* all the plastic layers (thereby engaging the shin immediately instead of having a bit of a gap).<br>But laterally is a whole different story. Edge responsiveness should be comparable to a very high-end alpine downhill boot. For anyone who is not currently skiing in alpine race boots, not regularly skiing Eastern ice, not possessing an incredibly long lower-leg shaft, and not incredibly heavily, this could very well offer all the performance you need for lift-served (not to mention backcountry). Kind of like a compromise between my heavily tricked-out Garmont GSM and my Nordica Dobermann "plug" race boots.<br>Weight is heavier than a Garmont G-Ride, Scarpa Denali TT, or Lowa Struktura Light (i.e., the non-Dynafit alternatives), but not horribly so. Tromping around the store with my GSM on one foot and the Adrenalin on the other, the half-pound difference per foot was not noticeable.<br>I did notice that the rear cuff in walk mode did not offer the same amount of range of motion, and the rocker is less.<br>Switchable soles is a plus for those who want to toss their alpine downhill boots yet still want to maintain some alpine downhill setups or just have the flexibility to demo. But with 22 screws, not exactly a lunchtime endeavor. And you can't prolong their life by swapping in new soles, since the top ledges would still be beaten up (as the entire lugs are not replaceable a la the Atomic design).<br>Overall, a huge thumbs up for any lift-served skiing short of racing, and for any touring that entails skinning only. Looking back on my last few seasons, June/July PNW volcano tours (e.g., tromping back across melted-out lower elevations on Adams from the SW chutes), late-April New England hut trip, late-May Tioga Pass (e.g., slogging across the melted-out Dana Plateau to from the base of Dana Couloir to the top of Ellery Bowl) - these boots would be a liability compared to a Matrix, Lowa, or other Garmont model, though you'd be able to get by. Other tours though in winter and early-spring (i.e., all on snow), they'd work very well.

Joe, I've been skiing my Adrenalins for a few weeks now and I think it is safe to say that for my resort skiing this year, my L10 Race boots will be retired. I'm 195 pnds and don't see any compromise in the lateral stiffness of the Adrenalin. <br>All last year I skied the Megarides and these are night and day different from those.<br>As I said earlier, on the 4 mile skin up to Muir, I developed some nasty blisters on the heal, but after reading the rest of this thread, I'm sure that they were caused by movement and that changing how I buckle my boots will remedy the problem.<br>For my use I give them 5 stars!<br>

Great input Jonathan S. and Skinveen. I am a bigger guy 6'4 and 195# and I am pretty aggresive in area. I am looking for the perfect blend your insight helps me decide. I would love one do all boot, but I have to look at my goals first. It sounds that the Megas were a little soft for aggresive skiing, but great for climbing. <br>To show you how up to date Marmot was- I walked in with my socks and orthotics, asked about the TT and I nearly had to pull out the ski boot test reports from the mags to show them which boot I was looking for. Anybody tried the TT? <br>Thanks again for your input!