Author: Harvey

I’ve been eyeing up the Scarpa T2x for two years now. I got a Mountain Gear catalog last night and noticed that they’ve been discontinued. Replaced with something called the T2 ECO — a newer version made out of mazzola instead of dead dinosaurs. “Protect the backcountry while you ski it!” OK.

I truly have no business buying these bad boys. My old T2’s are a little beat but basically ok. I’ve gone to a wider ski (Atomic RT-86) but still, I don’t HAVE to have stiffer boots.

I’m sitting here in the office and I started Googling the T2Xs. Everyone’s got them on sale because they are discontinued. Looking, looking, looking… of course NONE are in my size — a fairly average size 10 foot. Then I find some Wilderness Experience in Colorado – ONE PAIR IN MY SIZE.

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