Scarpa Maestrale RS

[lazyasian]

FG, other than phallicmenace, the only issues I've heard with this boot are the frequent shell crack noted by lazyasian. Happened to me too and many others. Scarpa was good about warranty (it was offseason though), but it is a continuing problem.
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FYI Scarpa says:

"The Fall ’18 run of boots have been beefed up to prevent this from happening again."

They're replacing mine as well and have two day shipped a new pair. Hopefully it is indeed true that this year's are more durable.

Anybody have a pair of this year's boots that have cracked?

[NWFlow]

Was debating that very solution...I'll probably implement during the off-season. What size tour wraps and what size RSs?

For me it solved the last remaining nitpicky issues Ive had with the boots and I couldn't be happier. I am 27,5 she'll with a 28 wrap. Thick footbeds.

[SupreChicken]

FYI Scarpa says:

"The Fall ’18 run of boots have been beefed up to prevent this from happening again."

They're replacing mine as well and have two day shipped a new pair. Hopefully it is indeed true that this year's are more durable.

Anybody have a pair of this year's boots that have cracked?

Wonder if they’d replace a pair that hasn’t cracked yet...

[reckless toboggan]

Wonder if they’d replace a pair that hasn’t cracked yet...with Atomic XTD 130's

FIFY.

[kalisto]

FYI Scarpa says:

"The Fall ’18 run of boots have been beefed up to prevent this from happening again."

They're replacing mine as well and have two day shipped a new pair. Hopefully it is indeed true that this year's are more durable.

Anybody have a pair of this year's boots that have cracked?

I have this years boots from warranty... Haven't had many days out yet, but no issues thus far.

[MiddleOfNight]

I have this years boots from warranty... Haven't had many days out yet, but no issues thus far.

+1

maybe a dozen +/- 5 hour tours on them.
No problems to report.

[lazyasian]

+1

maybe a dozen +/- 5 hour tours on them.
No problems to report.

Well this is good news. Hopefully they hold up! New boots should be arriving today for me.

[NWFlow]

Did you guys have to send your boots in to warranty?

Mine have developed the cracks (bummer after I spoke so highly of them), but are still usable. Would prefer to keep skiing them as I need them for work until new ones arrive.

[lazyasian]

Did you guys have to send your boots in to warranty?

Mine have developed the cracks (bummer after I spoke so highly of them), but are still usable. Would prefer to keep skiing them as I need them for work until new ones arrive.

Bummer dude. I had to send mine back but I asked to send them after the replacements had arrived. They asked for a credit card number in case I didn't return the old ones but were happy enough to oblige.

[kalisto]

I didn't. I'd just reach out and see what they say.

[MiddleOfNight]

Mine have developed the cracks (bummer after I spoke so highly of them)

Dang it!
Now watching mine like a hawk. Hope they take care of ya.

[NWFlow]

Yup drilled the ends of the cracks to keep them from expanding too much and reached out to Scarpa Europe. We'll see what they say, initial contact sounded positive.

[m6092c]

Mine cracked near the toe earlier this winter after about 30-40 days on them. I reached out to the warranty department and I had a brand new pair shipped to me within a couple weeks. I didn't have to send in my cracked pair. Stoked on their customer service but hoping the new pair holds up better.

[MiddleOfNight]

We'll see what they say, initial contact sounded positive.

any update?

I'm borderline paranoid about mine now ....

[NWFlow]

In Europe, so slightly different warranty policies. I need to send them in to get new lowers. I'd be more upset, but I do have around 200 days on them

[meter-man]

FG, other than phallicmenace, the only issues I've heard with this boot are the frequent shell crack noted by lazyasian. Happened to me too and many others. Scarpa was good about warranty (it was offseason though), but it is a continuing problem.

And.... Scarpa issues a recall for Maestrale from fall 2017 run - info here: https://unofficialnetworks.com/2019/...lty-ski-boots/

Scarpa's recall webpage - ID your model here: https://www.scarpa.com/product-recall Basically - look in your shell's interior cuff where the size is stamped in the plastic - are there 5 horizontal dots? if so, you're 2018 and no recall. No dots? Recall. Scarpa's webpage is really good with pics.

No problems with my fall 2018 RS2 - think they just figured out they needed a thicker mold at that point or something.

[brown9]

I’ve got an email in to them but no reply yet on procedure.


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[lazyasian]

I’ve got an email in to them but no reply yet on procedure.


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Same. I can only imagine they're completely flooded with requests right now.

[406]

thanks for posting the info meter-man. Just sent my email in to them.

[brown9]

I’ve got an email in to them but no reply yet on procedure.


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Was provided a return shipping label to send boot shells only in for “repair”. Returning in 1-3 weeks.



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[GeezerSteve]

are there 5 horizontal dots? if so, you're 2018 and no recall. No dots? Recall.

Half correct. ANY number of dots = Fall 2018 production run = no recall. No dots = fall 2017 run = recall.

From Scarpa's recall page:

If there is a series of “dots” molded in this area (Figure 3 & 4), then that indicates Fall 2018 production and your boots are NOT affected by the recall. (Please note that this could be one or more “dots”).

(emphasis added)

My RS shells have 3 dots. My wife's orange shells have 5 dots. The orange shell on Scarpa's recall page has 9 dots. All are from 2018 production run, thus not subject to recall.

[Norseman]

Woah. Hi Steve

[GeezerSteve]

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[TG]

I noticed Telemark Pyrenees is highlighting the Maestrale RS 2020 on their front page.

I can't decipher marketing blurb like :

For 2020 Scarpa have updated their Maestrale / Gea range of ski touring / freeride boots, the best-selling AT boots ever produced. The latest generation boots push the envelope of what is possible with models that are lighter, stiffer and even more ergonomic for efficient backountry performance. The Maestrale RS is a stiffer and more powerful version of the popular Maestrale and the latest iteration raises the intersection of freeride performance and backcountry functionality. The Maestrale RS has a stiff yet light carbon-infused Grilamid shell as well as an all-new power strap featuring RECCO Technology for increased avalanche searchability.

or :

Scarpa Cayman Pro Sole
Asymmetric Spoiler XT
Thor Buckle
Evo V-Frame
Air Ventilation
Spped Lock Plus
Web Frame Carbon Design
BI-Injection Shell
Power Strap Plus
Finger Strap
Thor Rack
Evo Tongue
HRS Strap
Wave Closure System
Dynafit Certified Tech Inserts

anyone know what's changed, apart from the new blue color?

[3PinGrin]

anyone know what's changed, apart from the new blue color?

I think they added some pebax to the shell mix.