Dalbello Lupo vs. Full Tilt Ascendant

[Benny Profane]

What kind of foot fits in either? Are they that different?

I am retiring a well worn pair of Full Tilt First Chairs, with work. They really stink, for one thing.

Yes, I am another crossover skier. I've decided I need exercise in the winter.

[babybear]

I've had both boots. The lupo fits a little narrower (98 width) and the Ascendant is 102 width, which I liked better - but obviously some gripe about (1st chairs are 99 width)

I also thought the Lupo flex was not smooth when driving the boot. I had Dalbello kryptons for alpine prior so I thought I would like the Lupo, but alas I didn't.
By then I had switched my alpine boots to Full Tilt 1st chairs (which I feel ski very similarly to the Krypton) and so I tried the Ascendants when my husband got them and really liked the fit, flex.

The ascendant is also a touch shorter in height than the 1st chairs so that is something to consider. I feel like I recall the lupo being just a little taller than the ascendant
Personally it worked out a little better for me being only 5' 7" though

LMK if you have any other questions. I might have some comparative pics of the 2 boots next to each other somewhere too

[Benny Profane]

Thanks. Found a store with both, so waiting until October shipping.

[stuckathuntermtn]

New Lupos have been wider for the past year or two. Except for the top carbon one.

[gregL]

There are several Lupos. The 130C and the Team are on the 98 mm last, though they don't fit as tight as, say, a KR Pro. The Lupo AX 120 is supposedly a 100mm last, though it feels pretty roomy to me. The Ascendant is a bit roomier at 102mm.

[iriponsnow]

I found the fit to be very comfortable on the descendent/ascendent- however once the snow set up in the late fall, I found the lateral stability to be lacking. They also run odd shell sizes & have more forward lean.

Lupos (like above, for me @ 5’8”) have a harsh flex, yet tons of laterally stable support. The forward lean too was very upright with the stock tongue & improved with a softer flex & then I failed to notice it anymore.

I went with a Lupo w/ a softer tongue & could not be happier. I plan on getting a mushy soft tongue for play/trees/early-late season next year.

I have some Minty FT shells if you are a 24 Mondo.