I've got some almost unused gear for sale suitable for 8000m peaks; an unsuccessful Cho Oyu trip means I have, mostly unused:
La Sportiva Olympus Mons Evo boots, size 45 European, used for one day only (!) - looking for US$550 inc delivery to mainland US. Retail price in the UK is about $1040. I have size 10 (US) feet and these are perfect. Will throw in a pair of sized vapor barrier socks with the boots too.
Crampons fitted to match - Grivel G12 with curved bar, perfectly fitted $150
RAB down suit (a UK brand, best quality equivalent to TNF etc) mens Large , retail value $1080 also for US$550, check out http://www.rab.uk.com. Completely unused.
RAB expedition 1200 sleeping bag should be $800 will take $400. Completely unused.
Based in the UK but can easily mail anywhere; you can email me at: steve@trekco.com

i'll take your boots.

Thanks Kevin, that's great. Annoyingly I was over in January climbing at Joshua Tree and could have brought them; wish I'd thought to advertise before. Anyway, delivery is easy enough. If you give me your address I'll arrange it. Is Paypal OK?
Cheers

Steve

I prefer Paypal. So if you run off with my money, Paypal can track you down. Where are you located? I know it might not be possible but would like to try the shoes on. I have two pairs of LS mountain boots, one in 43.5 & 44. I'm US size 10-10.5. I remember trying on the Mons in a shop in Anchorage and it ran a bit small.

are you in London by any chance? i have a buddy there that can pick up the shoes for me.

Kevin - I'm near Brighton, an hour outside of London, happy to link up with someone here. I can send next day delivery in the UK for only a few pounds (I have a store, but that's nothing to do with this sale).

I am a US10 shoe size; sometimes US10.5 depending on the manufacturer. For a comparison, I suit Nike Air trainers best and am always a US10 in those, although I'd say that I'm always on the larger side very slightly; never smaller. Could never fit in a 9.5 whatever the brand, but sometimes go upwards. I spend about a month every year in the US so am pretty certain of that.

I was advised to get them a UK size up; I'm normally 43 European so a full UK size up is 45 Euro. You need the vapor barrier socks which are a US make anyway; these are not very thick so the sizing works out right. They fit me perfectly.

Hope this helps

Cheers

Kevin - are you still interested?

steve, the price is great but i'm hesitant with the sizing as i'm unable to try the boots on. once i get it and if the sizing is no good, i'm kind of stuck.

Sergio - the manufacturer's picture is at:http://rab.uk.com/products/expedition-gear/expedition-suit.html and it's exactly that. I have a picture of my suit to confirm the condition; not sure how to post it here - can I email it to you?

Steve

Kevin - I understand. How about if I find out how much postage would be and we both take a chance, I'll pay to mail them to you - then if you want them pay me on Paypal, if not you pay postage to return them? I think from what you've told me that they'll fit you hence the confidence.

hey steve,

i may be interested in the down bag. how tall are you / how long is the bag?

thanks,
ben