Bad design for winter hike
By Vic
from Dracut Ma. on 11/24/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Cons:
Poor Fit, Un-zipped easily
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Gear Usage:
Winter mountaineering
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Bad design when use with snow and ice, zipper comes appart and it freezes during the hike, making it hard to take the gaiters appart at the end of the trip.
Eastern Mountain Sports Response:Our first priority is your complete satisfaction with your Eastern Mountain Sports® purchase.
Please call us in customer service @ 888.463.6367, check out our website www.ems.com, or visit one of our EMS Retail locations if we can assist you in any way.
These gaiters do not perform.
By Scott the Surveyor from Charlevoix, MI on 2/19/2007
Cons:
Bad design, Come unzipped, Let snow in
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I owned the previous design and they were good. I used them every day in the winter for 2 1/2 years and they finally wore out. When I threw them out they were still better than this design. These let snow in, they come unzipped, and I had the lace at the top rip already after only three weeks use.
Eastern Mountain Sports Response:Your complete satisfaction with your EMS purchase is our first priority. If you are dissatisfied for any reason please call us at 888.463.6367.
By Tom
from Pagosa Springs, Colo. on 2/12/2007
Pros:
Lightweight, Rugged, Stylish
Best Uses:
Mountaineering, Skiing
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Could use more adjustment at top for better fit.
By Packmule from Upstate, NY on 2/5/2007
Cons:
Bad fit and bad design
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I think the EMS designers really missed the mark [...]. The use of the bungie to keep tight at the calf is a serious flaw in the design and they just don't work well for people with big calfs and average size feet.
Eastern Mountain Sports Response:Your complete satisfaction with your EMS purchase is our first priority. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, we will exchange or repair the item in question or offer a cash refund with a valid receipt. Please call 888.463.6367 if we can help.
By Hiker Dan from Boston, MA on 1/29/2007
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
These gaiters looked promising and they should be OK for general hiking but do not use them with crampons. I tore mine the first time I used them - the outer fabric on the instep simply isn't robust enough. If you want more durable gaiters I suggest you spend $10 or so more and go for the OR ones with Cordura reinforced sides.
Eastern Mountain Sports Response:Your complete satisfaction with your EMS purchase is our first priority. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, we will exchange or repair the item in question or offer a cash refund with a valid receipt. Please call 888.463.6367 if we can help.
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The side zip with velcro comes undone
By dex the snowmaker from bristol newyork on 1/24/2007
Pros:
Lightweight, Packs Well
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
the side zip with velcro flap comes undone from the bottom up letting in the snow that they are supposed to keep out
Eastern Mountain Sports Response:Your complete satisfaction with your EMS purchase is our first priority. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, we will exchange or repair the item in question or offer a cash refund with a valid receipt. Please call 888.463.6367 if we can help.
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