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Old January 5th 12, 10:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Evan Ludeman[_2_]
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Default Boots for cold weather Soaring


Anybody have experience with either of these, or another
recommendation ?


Steger Mukluks. See www.mukluks.com. Not cheap, but comfortable,
warm, not bulky, nicely hand made. Tested in Mt Washington wave to
-20 F OAT. Vent system on my 20 leaks cold air onto feet no matter
what, so pretty tough test (on todo list to fix before wave camp next
year!). My feet did *finally* get cold. But it took several hours.
Can fly all day at anything above about +5 F with one pair wool
socks. If you want warmer, buy em a size large and bulk up on socks.
Much nicer in the cockpit than any rigid soled shoe or boot.

-Evan Ludeman / T8