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| Scarpa Tornado Pro Alpine Touring
/ Randonnee Boot: Product Review |
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| What the TelemarkSki staff thinks... |
What the manufacturer's Marketing Dept. thinks...
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What independent testers think... |
Summary: Designed with those
who access off-piste terrain from the resort in mind, the Scarpa
Tornado comes closer to true alpine boot feel and performace
than most other alpine touring boots. With features such as
an customizable forward lean, buckles that disperse pressure
evenly over the foot, and interchangeable tongues (stiff for
skiing and articulated for touring), it's hard to believe this
boot could get any better. The greatest advance of the Tornado
however is its Ride Scarpa/Vibram sole with rubber inserts
on the toe and heel for grip yet complies with ISO Alpine and
UNI Standards for releasability.
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Remaining the stiffest boot in Scarpa's line
that retains a walk mode, the Tornado Pro returns for its
sophomore year with a new Pebax shell. It features a dual-density
cuff and foot for optimal drive and support. Two interchangeable
soles, adjustable forward lean, and tongues allow the skier
to dial in personal preferences for skiing on all sides of
the gates. Like all new Scarpa boots, the Pro comes with
Intuition liners. The creative choice for mixing resort and
BC playgrounds; ideal for those that live and work on their
skis.
Features:
-DIN-standard Vibram® Ride
rubber sole allows use in any step-in binding; alpine or alpine
touring.
-Lug sole available as an accessory.
-Comes with two tongues:
a super stiff ski-tongue and a hinged tour-tongue.
-Dual-density
cuff and foot for optimal support and drive.
-Ski/walk mechanism
is easy to engage and provides maximum touring flex.
-Lateral
cant adjustment for optimal edge control and precise adjustment.
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Skiing magazine: "The stiffest boot in Scarpa's AT lineup, the Tornado Pro remains unchanged from last year. Capable of driving the biggest backcountry skis, the four-buckle pro comes with two tongues (one stiffer, one softer) and a surprisingly natural walk mode. ALl it lacks is Dynafit binding compatibility."
Backcountry (Sept.07):"The
Tornado Pro is Scarpa's stiff AT boot that performs exceptionally
in all conditions. I thought that the walk mode in these
boots was slightly more comfortable than the Endorphin,
but would probably still not use them exclusively for
touring. However, they are an excellent choice for someone
who doesn't mind the extra weight or for someone who
skis a mix of in and out of bounds resort skiing. I have
heard some people complain that these boots throw them
in the backseat, but I really didn't find that to be
the case at all. It think it's more a matter of skiing
style than anything to do with forward lean."
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