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Intro
This has been one of Scarpa's most iconic boots since 2011, and one of the products that has marked the modern ski touring era. Now in its fifth edition, it retains its hallmark features: efficient uphill, fun downhill and a comfort level that suits many. At first glance it’s almost impossible to notice the differences between this and the previous model, but on the snow the upgrades become obvious. Both skiing and walking performance have been improved significantly and the weight has been reduced a little.
Walking
Le performance di molti scarponi Tour si stanno avvicinando sempre di più al mondo Light e Maestrale è uno di questi. Great freedom of ankle movement with minimal resistance from the plastic, aided also by the flex point on the tongue at the height of the joint. Excellent walking action and grip offered by the rockered sole. The minimalist design of the ski/walk lever helps reduce ice build up to ensure swift and secure transitions. Adjusting the shell buckle is difficult with gloved hands.
Lab
The liner is immediately comfortable and cradles the foot well without hot spots. The shell opening is wide making them easy to get on and off, ensuring comfort even for those with large feet. Those used to alpine boots need to pay a little attention to arrange the cuff plastic when putting them on, while experienced tourers will find them a breeze. The shell buckle shell tends to squash a little, while the classic ratchet buckle on the instep locks the heel perfectly in place.
Skiing
The excellent rebound conferred during skiing is pure delight. The cuff offers just the right amount of aft support, while its dampness aids rhythm when linking turns and becomes great fun if its elasticity is exploited when exiting turns. This is not the right boot for skiers who like to charge at full throttle in descent or seeking super-precise edge control, but it supports and assists all classic ski tourers admirably. Performs great on skis up to 95-100 mm wide. Several customization options are available, starting from cuff forward lean, spoiler, and two heel wedges in different thicknesses for reducing shell volume for those with slim feet. Thermal insulation is very good.
Technical specifications
LINER MATERIALS
Pebax Rnew
SHELL MATERIALS
Pebax Rnew , over-injected carbon
INSERT TYPE
Dynafit certified
Buckle description
shell buckle with metal cable + Finger Strap with Recco system
Sole description
Cayman LT with Traction Lug by Vibram
Liner description
Pro Flex Touring
Thermal value
A
No. of buckles
3
Lean forward
16° +/- 2°
Available sizes
24.5–32 mp
Released in
2023
Made in
Italy
Price
699 €
Sustainability
Use of natural materials. Designed for recycling: boot developed so that it can be disassembled and repaired.
Declared specsMeasured by us
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1.380 gr
Individual weight
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Liner weight
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Shell weight
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308 mm
External shell length
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Inner shell width
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Pin distance
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Force to 20° back
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Force to 20° forward
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61 °
Cuff ROM
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N/A
Maximum cuff height
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Maximum tongue height
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Maximum forefoot width
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Maximum ankle width
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Sole thickness at toe
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102 mm
Min. last width
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102 mm
Max. last width
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