In reply to wannabeagoat:
> im a size 46 (10.5 in queens english) and I find the rebel light very bendy indeed
Note that all European made (i.e. Sportiva, Scarpa and Salwea) are made in Euro sizes and should be tried on as such as there is some conversion in the overlap - I *think* 8 aligns with both 42 and 43, which clearly are different sizes (as there made to this size scale) and hence have different fits.
> in fact they are bendier in every direction that the the Scarpa Rev......
> I use Mantas and whilst a bit heavy they are bombprooof but the new Charmoz look really nice and if I was buying this year and didnt want the sportiva Nepal stuff then I would probably really consider them as an option
> the Trango cube just look too light for serious scottish winter weather but I know next to nothing......but they did feel nice on in the shop!!!!
I have a pair of these which I find great in the Alps in summer. To cold in Scotland for my tastes, however my mate loves his and is perfectly warm in them in a Scottish Winter.
> have a look at sportiva Nepals.....last year pretty much every instructor I saw at Gmore Lodge was wearing them.....
This would be my vote - I use Baturas (same last but with added swanky gaiter to prevent snow ingress) and find them perfect, if a little warm at times.