Topic: Scarpa stix replacements (Read 1875 times)

BB · « **on:** January 29, 2010, 11:18:25 am »

My bargain basement scarpas are nearing the end of their life and try as I might I can't find anywhere that still has a 41 in stock. I should have ordered some more pairs but sadly, too late one thinks of what one should have done.

So, what I'm after is some ideas about sensible alternatives.

BB · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2010, 04:02:05 pm »

Scratch that, looks like the scarpa Vapour S is the direct replacement. Now all i need is somewhere that sells them.

coulster · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2010, 06:05:28 pm »

Have you thought about the boosters? I went through my last pair of stix recently and the boosters seem very similar (I take the same size in both). I'm guessing they will be going on the cheap when the new range comes out.

Andy F · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2010, 08:31:31 pm »

I've got a similar problem

I should have bought more when I had the chance, but didn't. Rock and Run do seem very adept at getting Scarpa on the cheap, so it may well be worth seeing if the Booster goes down the same path as the Stix.

mrjonathanr · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:16:21 pm »

Quote from: BB on January 29, 2010, 04:02:05 pm

Scratch that, looks like the Scarpa INSTINCT S is the direct replacement. Now all i need is somewhere that sells them.

Agreed.

GCW · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:24:39 pm »

Quote from: coulster on January 29, 2010, 06:05:28 pm

Have you thought about the boosters? I went through my last pair of stix recently and the boosters seem very similar (I take the same size in both). I'm guessing they will be going on the cheap when the new range comes out.

Anyone know how Boosters compare in sizing to Dragons or Verdes?

mrjonathanr · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:28:50 pm »

I own Magos and don't like Boosters as the instep is too high - and therefore slack - for me. 41 in both is the best size. Having tried on Dragons I'd say my size is 8.5 so that's your equivalent as far as I can tell.

PS: WTF was wrong with the Spectros (apart from the pain)?

BB · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:05:46 am »

Quote from: coulster on January 29, 2010, 06:05:28 pm

Have you thought about the boosters? I went through my last pair of stix recently and the boosters seem very similar (I take the same size in both). I'm guessing they will be going on the cheap when the new range comes out.

I'll have a look when they hit the bargain bin. In the meantime, the blurb from scarpa says this:

Vapour S - Train, boulder, climb - a super aggressive and sensitive slipper.
Instinct S - The most sensitive shoe in the entire SCARPA collection - perfect for training, bouldering and sport routes.

I'd be interested to know what the difference is in real terms...apart from the colour obviously.

pppat · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:46:26 am »

Quote from: mrjonathanr on January 29, 2010, 10:28:50 pm

PS: WTF was wrong with the Spectros (apart from the pain)?

Im going to miss the spectro's

Best shoe ive ever had.

Im just hoping they use the spectro last for one of the new range as It suit me perfertly.

andymarshll · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2010, 12:59:09 pm »

pppat, ever tried miuras?

pppat · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2010, 04:36:56 pm »

Tried them 2-3 years ago.

The toe box felt all wrong.

BB · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2010, 10:32:11 am »

Climb Newcastle are selling the instinct slippers for 90 sheets. They seem to be the only ones stocking them. £90 though!...

Jaspersharpe · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2010, 10:40:27 am »

I'd wait til they're £35.

BB · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2010, 11:11:21 am »

I'll wait till the boosters are £35, get some of them and that should see me through till the instincts are in the the rock and run bargain bin.

Jaspersharpe · « **Reply #14 on:** February 19, 2010, 02:29:58 pm »

That's the way!

chris_j_s · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2010, 12:41:57 pm »

Dave Mac has done a review of the Instincts on his blog. Really rates them for indoors/training but not so much for outdoor sport...

http://onlineclimbingcoach.blogspot.com/2010/02/scarpa-instincts-review.html

BB · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2010, 01:21:35 pm »

For info:

Instinct S is down to £76.99

http://www.walkoutdoors.com/product_info.php?prod=2779&refer=catEQUALS005,009

Booster is down to £63

http://www.nevisport.com/catdetail-5-catdetail1_id-231-catdetail2_id-567-product_id-833573

Jaspersharpe · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2010, 01:33:03 pm »

Be £35 soon enough. Have patience.

iain · « **Reply #18 on:** March 12, 2010, 01:37:29 pm »

Quote from: Jaspersharpe on March 12, 2010, 01:33:03 pm

Be £35 soon enough. Have patience.

Rockrun now have them at £28, and have have tiny feet, and they just sent round a £10 off token for over £50 spent.

Upshot is I have 3 pairs of stix on their way for £78

Didn't mean to brag, but I'm well chuffed.

BB · « **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2010, 01:41:22 pm »

Thanks. Rub it in some more.

They haven't had 39s in stock for quite a long time.

iain · « **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2010, 01:50:36 pm »

Sorry, maybe that was a little uncalled for

chris_j_s · « **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2010, 02:39:48 pm »

This may not be any help at all but if you can fit in them the low volume version of the boosters (rockettes) are at £49.99 in a size 39 on the Lakes Climber website.

http://www.lakesclimber.com/online-deals/rock-shoe-sale/scarpa-womens-rockette-3-p-7245.html

Magos are the same price but they only seem to have a 42 available.

BB · « **Reply #22 on:** March 12, 2010, 02:53:28 pm »

Thanks for the heads up. I noticed the rockettes, but to be honest, I doubt I'd get into them.

Richie Crouch · « **Reply #23 on:** March 12, 2010, 03:06:39 pm »

I've seen 2 pairs of Rockettes in size 40 in the Liverpool wall shop for £49.99 if thats any use?

namnok · « **Reply #24 on:** April 20, 2010, 03:27:12 pm »

doods

rock&run £28

looks like a whole size range at mo

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