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02-14-2017, 01:04 PM #76
Bonehead move on my part re the F1. Just realized I messed up
Check that the black forward lean bar (see picture below) is so that the top of the tab is under the plastic of the boot. If you reassemble the walk mode and black forward lean bar without inserting the black bar under the boot plastic the black bar will not be supported causing too much force on the bolt holding the bar to the boot and potentially causing it to shear. That was user error on my part and one that was fixed by Scarpa CS coming through with spare parts.
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02-14-2017, 01:14 PM #77
Going to be a lot of I agree here
Just look at this article from 2013 (http://www.tetongravity.com/story/sk...oot-Flexes-431). Look at what's on the list and compare it now. Just think about how good the Maestrale was and that was like 2011-2?? And the Scarpa F1 is IMO almost as good downhill and lighter and better at uphill. And on the Dynafit side now you've got the TLT6 which is as stiff as the old Dynafit ZZero but so much better fitting and so much lighter. Anyone remember how TGR lost its collective keyboard masturbotory shit over the BD Factor?
Kingpin compatible is the rear ledge of the F1 which now can fit into the Kingpin as its a bit longer.
Same here. I also ski the Mercury without tongue and the TLT6P without tongue but have to have the tongue in the TLT5P. I think there are a lot of people who prefer softer boots in the backcountry. But also lots who want the bigger boots. Choice isn't a bad thing
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02-14-2017, 01:15 PM #78
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02-14-2017, 01:24 PM #79
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02-15-2017, 11:01 AM #80
For sho...different strokes and then you decide to go backhand;-) Some of my best days have been on a modified OG Dynafit DyNa. Way on one end of the spectrum but def not what I would, personally, want to spend all of my days touring on. Unless, I was walking 95% and skiing 5%.
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02-15-2017, 12:18 PM #81
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02-15-2017, 12:33 PM #82
When measured by time 95% walking/skinning + 5% skiing downhill is a pretty typical tour. 90% + 10% if conditions are ideal, e.g., firm fast skinning condiitons.
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02-15-2017, 12:36 PM #83Registered User
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I think there is still a market for those 130 flex boots, it is for those who are traveling and don't want to/can't afford two pairs of boots but want to tour quite a few days but also ski hard in bounds.
It may not be a big portion of sales, but it is definitely there.
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02-15-2017, 05:33 PM #84
By walking I actually meant walking. U know in the spring with those metal spikey things on your feet? Often I don't clearly think through my posts before hitting the send button. Is this better - breaking down by time: 80% walking 15% skinning 5% skiing? If I'm "touring" a ~1600g boot suits my style better.
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02-20-2017, 03:12 PM #85
Got to spend most of Saturday skiing the Procline Carbon Support with a bunch of demo skis. Conditions were wettish crud, some ice, some packed snow, some smooth spring-like snow. I was very impressed by how they skied. I thought they skied as well if not better than my TLT5Ps, which have a booster, power wrap plugs and sometimes a Vulcan tongue, though I think that's largely due to the stupid flex zone. Tried to rivet that out, but still feels mushy in the lower.
Anyway, the forward lean was a bit much, but otherwise I really liked them in those conditions. Flex didn't feel harsh compared to Vulcan/TLT5p. Fit was similar to the Dynafits - was able to ski mostly comfortably with demo liners that didn't have footbeds. Sure, you have to keep your form and speed more in check, but I had a blast skiing them. Cuff is nice and high, which I like a lot. I didn't want to like them, but did. Only drove mild skis with them: 177 Meteorite, 175 Helio, 172 FINDr 102, which I'm sure helps.
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02-23-2017, 01:20 PM #86Perpetual Jong
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Looking at the Fischer Travers, but unsure on sizing since I can't try them on anywhere near me. I fit 26.5 in the Backland and 27.5 in the TLT6 (but still quite tight across the forefoot). Which way should I go on the Travers?
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02-23-2017, 01:33 PM #87
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02-24-2017, 12:03 AM #88
I'm looking to switch to less of a radicool boot here pretty soon, any recs on how F1's fit compared to Mercuries? Nobody in the area carries a pair I can try on, unfortunately. I fit into my Mercuries without ever needing to mold the liner, and TLT6's also fit my foot really well--I haven't tried the TLT7, but from what I've read, I don't think I need to.
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02-24-2017, 07:26 AM #89
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02-24-2017, 10:39 AM #90
Aenigma look at F1 review I posted in its own thread. I fit F1 best compared to Mercury and TLT6 which required fair amount of liner cooks. F1 fit out of box best with custom footbeds
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02-26-2017, 12:20 PM #91
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02-26-2017, 04:19 PM #92
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02-26-2017, 10:20 PM #93
They're fun! I've skied the Wreckcreate 115s in a 181 and the W110 in a 191. I much prefer the 181s and would definitely prefer the W110 in a 181 as well. They don't have a super huge amount of tip/tail rocker and are much better in wide open spaces going fast. The 181s are much more nimble.
I prefer the UFO 115 to both though. Much more playful and fun for this west coast skier.Putting the "core" in corporate, one turn at a time.
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04-26-2017, 09:06 PM #94
Anybody ever fondled the Alien RS that can say anything about fit or know the BSL for size 27
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04-27-2017, 07:33 AM #95Registered User
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BSL is 294 in a 27. Feel a bit shorter and narrower than 27 F1.
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04-27-2017, 09:09 AM #96
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04-27-2017, 09:13 AM #97Registered User
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04-27-2017, 10:30 AM #98
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04-27-2017, 04:49 PM #99Registered User
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05-02-2017, 11:49 PM #100Registered User
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I'm still going back and forth between F1 and Spectre for ski mountaineering! Great discussion in this thread so far!
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