The pivots are riveted to the boot, which means they don’t loosen, however they aren’t user-replaceable. The Maestrale boots have a tongue that hinges to the side, which facilitates getting in and out of the boot.
#Scarpa maestrale rs flex index series#
The biggest issue, common to all boots in the Maestrale series (Maestrale, Maestrale RS, Gea, and Gea RS), is the tongue hinges. I haven’t done any repairs, and I expect to keep using them for a while. Overall, they’ve held up well after hard use. They aren’t pretty, but they are comfy.Īs far as durability, they’ve got normal wear and tear, but are still fully functional. The advantage of a high-volume fit like SCARPAs have is that they rarely require shell work to make them fit usually molding or modifying the liner is sufficient. The foam has the added benefit of making the boots slightly warmer. I heat-molded the liners, added a 3mm riser under the heel, and taped a 4mm piece of foam over the toe.
SCARPA are some of the highest volume AT boots out there, and they fit me out of the box, although a bit too roomy. I can’t feel any difference in the walk mode flexibility, although they are slightly heavier.
#Scarpa maestrale rs flex index pro#
I upgraded the stock Intuition Pro Tour liner with a stiffer Intuition liner stolen from SCARPA Freedoms. Maestrales, while fairly stiff, are still a bit soft for me. Last but not least, they are a good value, and can often be found for a reasonable price. They also fit my feet well (the most important aspect of any boot). They are stiff enough to drive big skis, and light enough for big days. Maestrale RS boots aren’t the lightest or the stiffest boots out there, but they are an excellent blend of both attributes. How durable are they? How do they work in a large variety of conditions? One nice thing about a product that has remained largely unchanged for several years, such as the Maestrale, is that it’s possible to buy new boots and have an idea of how they are going to last. I don’t really keep track of ski days, but they easily have over 100 days on them, more closer to 200.Īlthough we’ve done a few reviews of Maestrale boots on Wildsnow, we haven’t had a report on long term use.
I’ve skied them for almost every day of two seasons, from deep powder resort days to spring touring. I’ve had the RS boots for almost two years and have put quite a bit of use on them. I skied the original Maestrales when they came out, and still do occasionally. There’s a reason they haven’t changed much they are incredible boots. Reportedly they are the highest selling backcountry ski touring boot of all time.
SCARPA has been making the Maestrale line of boots for six years, and the Maestrale RS for three. Booting a couloir in the Torres Del Paine area in southern Chile.
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