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Intro
Modello continuativo, rinnovato totalmente ad inizio della scorsa stagione, lo inseriamo solo quest'anno però nella sezione Tested. È uno degli scarponi di riferimento della categoria da anni e ha sempre unito ottime performance in camminata con precisione e potenza in sciata. The look is very classic but with carbon reinforcements and technical features that hint at the great downhill potential and carefully thought-out design. It weighs slightly more than its orange sibling.
Walking
Si colloca esattamente a metà tra i nuovi tour, senza lingua e con tanta libertà di caviglia e i quattro ganci più orientati alla discesa. The stated ROM is the same as the orange Maestrale but in use you can feel the more rigid plastics tend to create slightly more resistance. Risulta un ottimo scarpone anche per gite molto lunghe e tante ore ai piedi. The very clean shell design helps when tackling rocky sections or when wearing crampons.
Lab
There are two major differences compared to the classic Maestrale; a carbon-loaded Grilamid shell, which means more support when skiing but also a twitchier feel, and a liner with a more rigid foam, which is certainly less comfortable but which provides more precise skier input transmission. The booster strap ensures greater precision and rebound than the classic velcro one. The package has been enriched with a Velcro spoiler for the calf and two midsoles of varying thicknesses allow for a more customized setup.
Skiing
Può essere preso in considerazione da sciatori che usano principalmente sci sopra ai 100 mm in centro, belli strutturati, oppure da chi ha una sciatata molto potente. For everyone else, the classic orange Maestrale is more fun and playful, and certainly damper and more docile. Le plastiche in Grilamid hanno un ottimo sostegno sia ad inizio curva che in chiusura, ma tendono a restituire l'energia impressa dallo sciatore in modo brusco, bisogna essere pronti. This is a boot that should be skied at speed and with good technique. Do this, and you’re assured excellent precision on all types of terrain, including steeps, and good support on cruddy snow when you need it. Unlike Scarpa’s Quattro, this boot is more suitable for those with wide feet or those seeking greater comfort.
Technical specifications
LINER MATERIALS
Pebax Rnew
SHELL MATERIALS
Grilamid Bio, over-injected carbon
INSERT TYPE
Dynafit certified
Buckle description
shell buckle with metal cable (Wave Closure Lite) + power strap
Sole description
Cayman LT with Traction Lug by Vibram
Liner description
Pro Flex Performance
Thermal value
A
No. of buckles
3
Lean forward
16° +/- 2°
Available sizes
24.5–32 mp
Released in
2023
Made in
Italy
Price
769 €
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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1.460 gr
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308 mm
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Force to 20° back
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Force to 20° forward
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61 °
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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
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102 mm
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