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First Look: Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro

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Jason Albert

The '24-'25 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro: same excellent descents characteristics with some gains on ROM and friction.

The Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro power strap: well designed and, for most of us, very functional.

There will be a handoff for the full-blown review—for now, Tecnica’s Zero G Tour Pro (ZGTP) gets a first look in the snowy Central Oregon Cascades. After over a week of touring days in the boots this season, we have a few things to say. But, first things first.  The 2024-2025 iteration of the ZGTP…

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  1. Travis

    I too sized down in these; my ‘normal’ size had two full fingers of space in the shell. Boot is hard to get on, but once it on it feels good! I’ve been skiing the Zero G Peak and some times I want just a bit more oomph. Hoping this makes that happen. Will probably upgrade the liner to something a bit more plush than the stock liner.

    1. Jason Albert

      Keep us posted Travis. I am curious to hear how you like them. Luck has been on our side here in Bend. After sufficient time in these boots, I am enjoying them more and more. Just skinned a bunch for an overnight B-day (thank you Barry), and as an experiment, I stayed out of my risers the entire time, with the exception of steeper zigs and zags, and a punchy snowmobile road. I found that in most circumstances (no riser and rolling terrain) the ROM and friction are an excellent combo for what I am looking for in a four buckle boot. So far, I’m glad I sized down and I’m glad I didn’t disregard the ZGTP altogether.

  2. Mp

    What’s your shell fit like sized down? Struggling with my toes while touring in my sized down pair

    1. Jason Albert

      Hey Mp, sorry to hear that. We are in the process of getting a more formal long-term review drafted. (A few of us have been in this boot this season.) I skied the ZGTP a ton this season——pretty much it’s been my primary boot until the beginning of March (unless it begins storming again). I’ve had no issues with my toes as it relates to the downsize. Again, I went from the 27.5 to the 26.5 in the latest version. The 27.5 was passable, but not the performance fit I was seeking. I can be in the 26.5 all day without discomfort. Are your toes (toe) hitting the shell in a specific zone?

    2. Jason Albert

      Hey again Mp, here’s another follow up. It might be worth trying to see if you can get a larger liner in the downsized shell. For example, I’m experimenting with different liner which is a 27.5. It fits great in the ZGTP 26.5 shell. FWIW, I went side by side yesterday: 27.5 liner on the left, 26.5 on the right. There’s just a bit more toe room in the 27.5 liner (in the 26.5 shell) relative to the 26.5 liner. Maybe upsizing the liner could help your cause while staying with the downsized shell.

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