A Hardboot Boot Review for Splitboarding: We Have Options
Let the the softboot-hardboot schism take its natural course. In the meantime, our Alaska-based harbooter is thinking about some hardboot options.
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Category: Boots
Boots
This is our home for boots: specifically any writings and musing regarding lighter weight touring and splitboard boots.
First Look: Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro
A go-to for many ski tourists over the years, Tecnica’s Zero G Tour Pro gets some tweaks. One thing that remains the same is that this four-buckle overlap boot is a keeper. It has a passable (and modestly improved) range of motion and friction and well-established (read as excellent) downhill characteristics. Here’s THR’s first look.
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First Look: Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro
Scarpa introduces the 4-Quattro Pro—part of its beefed-up Quattro line. These four buckle boots play many roles, both on and off-piste. For tourers, they offer real deal support and a range of motion suitable for longer missions when a more supportive boot (read bigger skis and more aggressive skiing) come into play.
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More Dynafit Ridge Pro First Impressions
We contacted two early adopters of the Dynafit Ridge Pro for their early season on-snow impressions. Yes, it is confirmed that the ROM and friction (lack thereof) are excellent.
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Review: Atomic Backland XTD Review
The Backland XTD 120: A highly capable 2+ buckle boot for new ski tourists and seasoned ski alpinists. Read this as a boot excelling on the up and downs.
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