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01-03-2019, 11:20 AM #101Registered User
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Has anyone ever successfully made a non-overlap, non-cabrio shell with a 130 flex? Seems impossible.
I wouldn't be surprised if they've seen better sales in the wider AX versions (not to mention all the love that wide-last boots like the Maestrale get) and decided to move on from the old 98mm last. My skinny feet love it, but it definitely pigeon holes you in terms of the range of potential consumers.
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01-03-2019, 11:22 AM #102Registered User
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01-03-2019, 11:25 AM #103Registered User
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01-03-2019, 11:25 AM #104Registered User
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01-03-2019, 11:39 AM #106Registered User
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01-03-2019, 11:50 AM #107
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01-03-2019, 11:55 AM #108Registered User
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01-03-2019, 11:59 AM #109Registered User
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01-03-2019, 12:13 PM #110
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01-03-2019, 12:20 PM #111Registered User
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01-03-2019, 12:40 PM #112
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01-03-2019, 12:56 PM #113
The upper tongue on the Scarpa F1 does nothing to stiffen flex (I think it doesn help create a snug fit in ski mode). But the flex is surprisingly progressive. More like 90-100 than 130 though. I think it works because the clog climbs up the shin and pushes agains the lower, rigid part of the tongue without impeding the walk mode. On the Dalbello the clog appear up the shin higher than on any boot I've seen! Not sure how that will work. I haven't notice a boot with a similar design
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01-03-2019, 01:00 PM #114
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01-03-2019, 01:13 PM #115
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01-03-2019, 01:34 PM #116
The existing lupo line has the lower coming up that high. I think you need a little more material as there isn't much material from the cuff around the front of the boot. Skis good is all I know.
If it's with no tongue, I'd guess they have to fill in the flex notch at the back of the lower shell, like auvgeek was saying.
No matter what the stock book is, you can certainly add a tounge, aftermarket. The buckles don't look made for easy open and tongue swap, but who cares.
I honestly don't think the 100mm last fits too differently than the 98mm last, for people who are worried. That said, I punched the shit out of my 98mm in the forefoot, but I like the back half of the boot tight.
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01-03-2019, 01:41 PM #117
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01-03-2019, 01:54 PM #118
The only concern I see right now for the Pinding is that when the pins are deployed for the up, they appear to be very low to the ski, which could result in (a) boot clearance issues with the ski/afd (b) the boot toebox bottoming out on the binding toe housing and not giving a full range of forward motion or denting the boot toebox, (ie. the tecton issue.)
The nice thing about the shift is that the toe pins are a bit higher up when deployed, so there are not really any boot toe box clearance issues.
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01-03-2019, 02:05 PM #119
The main concern I see is Amer’s patent lawyers vs BAM’s patent lawyers.
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01-03-2019, 02:46 PM #120
I’m guessing the pins slide back far enough that it’s not a problem but then how does the boot not engage the heel? Nice to move back rather than up for climbing to make switchbacks easier and breaking trail. I’m extra curious now
I thought that had already been settled? I think it was mentioned in last years “gear rumour” thread? Maybe 2 years ago?
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01-03-2019, 02:50 PM #121Registered User
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I’m curious as to why more brands (including scarpa actually) haven’t turned to the Alien RS style closure for their lighter general touring boots. That system is light, modular, simple, and skis really damn well for what it is. With a beefier cord and catch it seems like you could make a 1000-1300g boot that tours really well and punches above its weight, all while not having to resort to fucking snowboard buckles to shave grams
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01-03-2019, 03:02 PM #122Registered User
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The Shift patent (https://patents.google.com/patent/EP...m=100&sort=new) is both really specific in some parts and really broad in others. I haven't made it all the way through, but at first glance the biggest thing that could potentially keep BAM safe from litigation is that the function of the tech/pin system isn't integrated into the function of the wings of the toe itself. That seems to be a big part of what Salomon claims in the patent.
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01-03-2019, 03:26 PM #123
Scarpa F1 RS? It’s a gap in their line eh
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01-03-2019, 03:59 PM #124
Yes please.
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01-03-2019, 04:53 PM #125Registered User
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Yeah an f1 clog with a taller carbon grillamid cuff, a Zero G tour pro-gauge throw and 5-6mm cord would be frickin sweet!
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