Tecnica ZeroG Tour Pro - 2018- 9 boot

**hafjell** · 11-12-2018, 03:10 PM

Any idea how to try on a pair without purchasing? No shop is carrying my clydesdale 30.5 and they want me to purchase them before ordering from Tecnica. would Tecnica USA (an hour away in West Leb) let me try on a pair before I buy? Thanks.

Z · 11-12-2018, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by hafjell

Any idea how to try on a pair without purchasing? No shop is carrying my clydesdale 30.5 and they want me to purchase them before ordering from Tecnica. would Tecnica USA (an hour away in West Leb) let me try on a pair before I buy? Thanks.

I feel your pain. I've found some shops will order in your size without the obligation to buy.

**hafjell** · 11-12-2018, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Z

I feel your pain. I've found some shops will order in your size without the obligation to buy.

Which ones? I’m meeting a uniformly you’re-on-your-own front.

**1000-oaks** · 11-12-2018, 08:42 PM

Try on Cochise, both fit my foot very well so they must be pretty similar. (Just for reference, Salomon Mtn is one of the worst-fitting boots for my foot, there's no way I could ski it, huge play on inside of ankles.)

Z · 11-12-2018, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by hafjell

Which ones? I’m meeting a uniformly you’re-on-your-own front.

Most recently, Skookum in Revelstoke.

**margotron** · 11-12-2018, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by hafjell

Any idea how to try on a pair without purchasing? No shop is carrying my clydesdale 30.5 and they want me to purchase them before ordering from Tecnica. would Tecnica USA (an hour away in West Leb) let me try on a pair before I buy? Thanks.

Buy on Amazon and return. It's bullet proof.

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**margotron** · 11-12-2018, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by margotron

Buy on Amazon and return. It's bullet proof.

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Can we get some measured weights from different sizes in the Tour Pro and XTD in non- munchkin feet sizes aka 28.5? 29.5?

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**NorCalNomad** · 11-13-2018, 12:32 AM

Size 9 is industry standard for the footwear business. Just because you have flippers doesn't make size 9 munchkin feet

**hafjell** · 11-13-2018, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by margotron

Buy on Amazon and return. It's bullet proof.

It's a great tip, but:

We found 0 results for "tecnica zero g tour pro 30.5"

Use fewer keywords or try these instead

**hafjell** · 11-13-2018, 09:30 AM

Clydesdale/Circus Freak Update:
There's one 30.5 (that I can find online) in CO. Before I go that route and purchase without trying on, I've talked Tecnica USA into shipping to my local with return privileges provided I pay the shipping. Ordering today in time (I hope) for Friday delivery.

**margotron** · 11-13-2018, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by hafjell

It's a great tip, but:

We found 0 results for "tecnica zero g tour pro 30.5"

Use fewer keywords or try these instead

Apparently not bulletproof lol

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**Cdubmpdx** · 11-13-2018, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by hafjell

Any idea how to try on a pair without purchasing? No shop is carrying my clydesdale 30.5 and they want me to purchase them before ordering from Tecnica. would Tecnica USA (an hour away in West Leb) let me try on a pair before I buy? Thanks.

I think Backcountry.com would ship free and return free. Never bought boots from them but have sent back plenty of gear.

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**summit** · 11-13-2018, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Cdubmpdx

I think Backcountry.com would ship free and return free. Never bought boots from them but have sent back plenty of gear.

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Definitely they do

**hafjell** · 11-13-2018, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by margotron

Apparently not bulletproof lol

It is a great idea, though.

As is the Backcountry.com idea. Alas, they won't have my size in until after the new year.

**margotron** · 11-14-2018, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by hafjell

It is a great idea, though.

As is the Backcountry.com idea. Alas, they won't have my size in until after the new year.

I've used the Amazon route for many things. Prime often has stuff arrive before I'd get to the store.

Re the boot...I tried my size at a shop yesterday and was not impressed. On the personal side, tons of pressure on the top of my foot. On the impersonal, I thought the loop buckles were poorly executed/finicky and the power strap has one of those trendy hook loops I hate that would be difficult to do / undo in the snow without taking off gloves. I thought the XTD was better executed

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**SupreChicken** · 11-14-2018, 08:13 AM

Well...you already have a way to fix the strap issue. Bummer it doesn’t fit. I was looking forward to your mods.

**LeeLau** · 11-14-2018, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by margotron

I've used the Amazon route for many things. Prime often has stuff arrive before I'd get to the store.

Re the boot...I tried my size at a shop yesterday and was not impressed. On the personal side, tons of pressure on the top of my foot. On the impersonal, I thought the loop buckles were poorly executed/finicky and the power strap has one of those trendy hook loops I hate that would be difficult to do / undo in the snow without taking off gloves. I thought the XTD was better executed

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Why would you be taking off the powerstrap on snow? Agreed it is finicky with gloves

**hafjell** · 11-14-2018, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by margotron

I've used the Amazon route for many things. Prime often has stuff arrive before I'd get to the store.

Re the boot...I tried my size at a shop yesterday and was not impressed. On the personal side, tons of pressure on the top of my foot. On the impersonal, I thought the loop buckles were poorly executed/finicky and the power strap has one of those trendy hook loops I hate that would be difficult to do / undo in the snow without taking off gloves. I thought the XTD was better executed

How big is your foot?

**margotron** · 11-14-2018, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by LeeLau

Why would you be taking off the powerstrap on snow? Agreed it is finicky with gloves

Knowing me id figure out a reason.

I wear a 28.5. Re the features... Pretty average foot.

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**wwwllw** · 11-14-2018, 10:12 AM

I’m trying to decide between this and the xtd. Unfortunately neither is available locally to try on... Wondering if the xtd skis substantially better for the minimal weight penalty? Anyone skied both?

**summit** · 11-14-2018, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by wwwllw

I’m trying to decide between this and the xtd. Unfortunately neither is available locally to try on... Wondering if the xtd skis substantially better for the minimal weight penalty? Anyone skied both?

I do not think XTD is substantially better. I think the differences are minor and you should go by fit. Here was my inside comparison.

Originally Posted by Summit

Side by side Tour Pro and 130 XTD:

*The boots are EXTREMELY similar.
*Technica was tad stiffer (like 5 flex points) in forward flex with room temp carpet flexing.
*Atomic had a slightly lower instep and maybe lower volume in the ankle.
*Technica has a smoother long stride whereas the Atomic wants to pull the shell apart over the forefoot in a long forward stride. For normal strides they are indistinguishable inside with great ROM, comparable to Vulcans.
*Atomic booster strap is wider while the Technica is much easier to cinch as desired/tighter.

I ended up with the Tour Pro and the wife ended up with the 130 XTD

I skied the XTD last year at the trade show. I'll ski my Tour Pros on Friday.

**wwwllw** · 11-14-2018, 10:30 AM

^^^ That’s perfect! Thank you.

**wwwllw** · 11-14-2018, 07:28 PM

Based on tecnicas listed specs the weight is 1320 vs 1360 for the scout. I’m wondering if I could save some money and get the scout... Maybe the 40 grams and a stiffer boot is worth the price difference? I ski a Mach 1 130 in bounds, but don’t need the most rowdy boot for backcountry. Is the flex difference between the 120 and 130 really that much? Any one else opting for the scout?

**1000-oaks** · 11-14-2018, 07:35 PM

The last generation ZeroG boots were the same stiffness, just different color, buckles, and liner. Seems to be bigger shell material differences in this new line, but we'll see.