For 2017 18 it gets a whole lot better.
Scarpa maestrale rs ski boots.
The scarpa maestrale rs alpine touring ski boots continue to crush it both on the sales floor and in the backcountry.
A stiffer version of their popular maestrale the rs is designed to be light on the skin track and extra powerful on the descent.
If you are to have a one boot quiver this is the one.
They are reliable partners and diverse in application.
With an astounding balance of power and lightness there s little doubt why this boot is consistently the world s top seller in the at category.
A few nearly invisible changes are in place for this year including some minor.
It was updated for the 17 18 season and we tested it into the 18 19 season.
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I d recommend the rs to anyone looking for a stiff light boot that can fly uphill while powering a larger stiffer ski back down the fall line.
The scarpa maestrale rs touring ski boots are my soulmates.
Testing the maestrale rs on verbier steeps.
The stiffer and more powerful version of our top selling maestrale the maestrale rs lives at the intersection of freeride performance and backcountry functionality thanks to an innovative carbon infused grilamid shell to add power and rigidity without adding weight as well as an all new power strap featuring recco technology for increased avalanche searchability.
The liners are lasted for each 1 2 size.
I find them predictable and their flex playful.
All scarpa ski boots are measured in mondo sizing highlighted or not sizes share the same shell size.
Our entire test team had at least some experience with previous versions and we can authoritatively say that it is as good as any of the predecessors and at least a little better in all ways.
I ve used the maestrale rs for inbounds heavy crud skiing to long touring days in deep powder.
Among scarpa s impressive and diverse lineup of ski boots the maestrale rs alpine touring model is a standout.
On the surface the revamped maestrale rs alpine touring boot doesn t appear to have a lot in common with the original maestrale but it s built on the same roomy 101mm last for comfort.