Anyone skied the new Maestrale RS? Compare to Zero G?

[wilcox510]

Has anyone been on the new version of the Scarpa Maestrales, and in particular can compare them to Zero Gs in stiffness/skiability?

My Zero Gs are about dead, have been looking for something to replace them with. Just tried on the updated Maestrale RS. It fit me better than I expected. The touring range of motion blows the Zero G away, rearward at least. Its definitely a fair amount softer than the Zero G. I was kind of surprised to see that the shell cuff height on the Maestrale is about a full inch lower than the Zero G on the sides and back. I would have to think this leads to less power etc. Anxiously awaiting Tecnicas replacement for the Zero G which will hopefully have better touring range of motion, cant find anything else with a pretty low volume fit, stiff, light etc. I know some people like the Quattro and maybe I should try it on, but I'm very not excited about the gripwalk sole, and I would like to get something that transitions easier than the Zero G as far as less and quicker to transition buckles etc.

[Island Bay]

Very curious to follow this thread.

Was going to start one from a slightly different angle: I have Cochise 130s, and an ancient pair of mango Maestrales. Love how the Cochise fits and skis, and how the Maestrale tours. Zero G or RS, then, to complement the Cochise?