I find my Glads fine on most surfaces, but wet rock is a disaster. I was skating around on the few rocky bits of the Fairfield on Saturday, and for some races feel I need something with stickier rubber.
I've tried on Inov-8s, and apart from their reputation for falling apart, they just didn't seem to fit me. Is there anyone out there who can suggest something stickier, suitable for rocks to fit a Gladiator foot or point me to a previous thread on this subject?
Hmm, sounds like the Glads may be like the old ETA after all.....
Grip on a fellshoe is always a compromise. Given that situation I don't think anyone has has bettered the Walsh PB. Trouble is, they have no soles available at the moment...
I have a pair of Walsh Ultras. Any idea how well they grip on rock?
Originally Posted by Marvin
i think walsh racers are better than anything
marvin you really should try them
they might clash with your goyt valley vestmind
Have you considered either a VJ integrator or Twister with metal studs set in the rubber studs
http://www.ultrasport.co.uk/shopping...Shoes&start=10&
Marvin that's fantastic! Cheers mate...I've now got a name for my new evening business!
...sorry to put a trash in yer thread mate
...there's a hill nearby missing its fool...
I was wearing Walsh PB Xtremes for Saturdays Fairfield Horseshoe and slipped and went on my backside around Dove Crag. I lost a bit of confidence after that and slowed right down on the rocky descents.
This may be a lack of experience on my part though.
I'd say PBs grip better than any other studded fell shoe in all conditions. Obviouisly they wont grip on wet rock like five-tennies but they are much better than other fell shoes. My Inov-8 Roclite 285s are good on rock but next to useless in mud or wet grass. The Walshes are pretty good on anything.
It's copyright. I'll sue you!Marvin that's fantastic! Cheers mate...I've now got a name for my new evening business!
...sorry to put a trash in yer thread mate
Yes I must agree, apart from wet rock the PBs are great for the fells.
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