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Scarpa Hurricane Alpine Touring Boot - 2009 BCS
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You don’t have to lug cement-heavy boots up the hill just to have stiff support on your eyeball-tearingly steep descents. Check out the Scarpa Hurricane Alpine Touring Boot—this freeride boot boasts a 120 flex index and a ridiculously light 3lb 15oz weight.
- V-Frame power-ribs on cuff boost strength without adding weight
- Interchangeable DIN-standard Vibram Ride rubber sole means you can use your AT bindings for dawn patrols and regular alpine bindings for resort days
- Fixed Powerblock forward-lean mechanism for a complete lock between cuff and shell, so you can ski hard lines without worrying about give
- Intuition Speed liner with overlap construction so you get warmth and a comfortable fit
Bottom Line: Light weight and steep-line support.
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By:
Stephen Koch
April 7, 2010
The Hurricanes would benefit from a walk mode adjustment, which will be on next season's model as well as available as an add on to this model.
Will this boot fit in a regular alpine binding (Tyrolia Peak
Will this boot fit in a regular alpine binding (Tyrolia Peak 15) or does it have to be an AT binding?
By: Jim Swenerton
August 12, 2011
Ive asked this question a lot, and after seeking the opinion of various boot and binding professionals as well as with my own personal experience, I have finally been able to come to the conclusion that you can successfully use a lug sole AT boot with a DIN alpine binding provided two conditions. 1- that your alpine binding has a manually adjustable toe height screw and 2- that the max toe height will allow your boot to fit into the binding properly when secured, such that a credit card is lightly pinched between the release point on the binding and your boot sole. Otherwise your alpine binding may not release properly with a lug sole.
By: kev5304459
January 18, 2012
These come with the Ride sole which is a standard DIN sole for use in alpine bindings. You also have the option of buying the Rally sole which gives you more traction for hiking, but still wouldn't allow this boot to work with Tech bindings. I have this boot with the Ride sole and have used it in both Salomon alpine bindings and Fritschi AT bindings with no issues.
By: Andrew Philp
August 12, 2011
Definitely Recommend - YES!
By:
Stephen Koch
April 7, 2010
The Hurricanes are a wonderfully stiff, light and WARM boot that are also comfortable with an even flex. I had been using Garmont Radiums and was always wanting more responsiveness from them. I rocked a pair of Solomon Czar's with the Hurricanes and had no problem driving the skis with ease. There is a minor con to be aware of with these boots, which is why I gave a rating of 4 stars vs. 5. The buckles get stuck under the tongue of the boot. This is an inconvenience that can be overcome with a simple system of holding the buckles out when bringing the tongue back. The color is not my favorite and I may even spray paint them black or a different color to mute them a bit. As far as a light weight ski boot that drives even the biggest skis, you can't go wrong with the Hurricane.
I would like to know if anyone has used these boots for anything
I would like to know if anyone has used these boots for anything other than skiing? I love these boots for A/T and backcountry skiing due to their light weight factor. I am curious if they would serve well as a single pitch ice climbing boot or single day mountaineering with crampons?
By: Andrew Elkins
January 6, 2011
They are heavy and clunky compared to mountaineering boots. However, with the lugged soles scrambling around on rock isn't all that bad. Using boot crampons isn't bad, you just need to make sure you get a good fit. And why go anywhere in these boots and snow unless you're skiing?
Really, why go anywhere without skis?
By: flan-man
July 15, 2011
Hurricane touring
By: Andrew Elkins
January 6, 2011
Hurricane in conjunction with the Alpine Trekkers.
Good boot for the dough
By:
Matt Hansen
January 17, 2012
I picked these up at the BC warehouse in SLC and went straight home to fit the intuition liners. Easy and straight to the point. 1/2 hour later and I was ready to rip Snowbasin. I bought these over normal Alpine boots because of the adaptability. Alpine boot one day, touring boot the next. The one thing I wish that would have come with these are the retrofit-able "Powerblock Tour Mechanism". BC doesn't seem to carry them. Buckles under the tongue are not a problem if you pay attention. Other than that, good all-round boot with a good warm liner.
This may be an obvious question, but there is reference to retrofitting
This may be an obvious question, but there is reference to retrofitting a walk mode and on the Scarpa site they have the powerblock for sale - is this what can be used to incorporate the walk mode? Has anyone tried it and does it increase range of motion to make it worthwhile?
By: ahase851506
October 20, 2010
Here's how to do it: http://blog.scarpa.com/how-to-retrofit-scarpa-hurricanes-wit
By: tho3783982
January 19, 2011
Yes, sold as an accessory the "Powerblock Tour" can be retrofitted to the older Hurricane giving it a walk mode that frees the cuff for it's full range of motion, and still locking tighter than any other ski/walk mechanism I've tried.
By: Paul Nanawa
October 20, 2010
Perfect for Me
By:
Brendan
November 11, 2010
Not sure about the other review where the guy says that these are not an alpine touring boot. These are my first "alpine touring" boot, I switched from a pair of Salomons. First these are incredibly light compared to regular alpine boots, probably about half the weight of my Salomons. As soon as I began touring with these I noticed the lightness of the boot allowing me to go a bit farther will less effort. Secondly with the intuition liners I think these are incredibly comfortable. The stiffness of the boot feels perfect, and very similar to an alpine advanced boot(not a race boot). Stiff enough to power through crud, but forgiving enough to come up short on a table. I plan to ride a bit of park with these too, and so far I think with the weight and the stiffness they will be perfect. The last thing I love is the Vibram sole. Again coming from worn down alpine boots it's definitely a huge improvement. I would recommended these to my friends.
I bought a pair of these and it only came with the DIN soles
I bought a pair of these and it only came with the DIN soles - are the AT soles supposed to come with it as well?
By: ahase851506
October 20, 2010
Unfortunately, no this is last year's model and does not include the lugged sole. The 2010/2011 version does include the lugged sole. You can purchase the lugged sole as an accessory though.
By: Paul Nanawa
October 20, 2010
I'd pass
By:
Skier 65
January 15, 2012
I've owned 4 pair of Scarpas and wanted a pair of resort boots. I hate the weight of traditional boots so I picked these up
The flex is stiff but uneven. The buckles invariably catch on the tongue which has not been a prob w other Scarpas.
Botom line is that these are the worst pair of Scarpas I've owned
Hey, so without a walk mode, what makes these a touring boot?
Hey, so without a walk mode, what makes these a touring boot? Especially with a 120 flex?
By: julian
November 27, 2009
Just to clarify the answer above. Scarpa considers these to be their Alpine Boots (not AT). They actually call them "freeride boots" along with their Typhoon and Tornado models and Domina for women. But many people use them to tour for the reasons stated above (mostly lighter weight and vibram sole), but the alpine design makes them compatible with standard alpine bindings unlike touring boots. Their website scarpa.com will tell you pretty much everything you want to know.
By: wyn3645679
August 6, 2010
This is a touring boot for those who value downhill performance and edge control over comfort and ease on the way up. They are a fairly stiff, burly boot, more in tune with alpine boots than AT/touring boots. These fall under the touring category because they have a vibram sole (rubber sole to aid in traction and grip), their weight is relatively light, the forward lean is pretty neutral and not that aggressive, and Scarpa doesn't make alpine boots, only alpine touring and telemark boots. Having seen the boots in person and knowing people who use them, they are kind of a hybrid, but despite the lack of walk mode, they are more ideal for touring than as an everyday inbounds/resort boot.
By: Matthew Tabrys
December 1, 2009
Lightweight , and the option to go with a lugged rockered sole ( Rally Sole)
By: Kirk Haskell
December 1, 2009
Fit problems for me
By:
Josh Raggon
April 22, 2011
I tried these boots at the beginning of this season (10-11) for 7 or 8 days and I simply could not get them to break in or feel at all comfortable for me. I had them heat-molded, and spent $120 on a custom footbed and they hurt my feet really bad after using them every time. They were very light and adequetely stiff, the toungue was a pain keeping it out of the way of the buckles every time you put it on but it performed well nonetheless. I would recommend them if they fit right for you or if you wanted to sink more than 100-200 dollars getting them customized. I've talked to other people who had a good fit experience with them so it was probably just me.
No. For a walk mode, check out the Typhoon:
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Scarpa-Typhoon-Alpine
By: Cory Guru
November 3, 2009
Very nice boots, I advise everyone
By:
Andrei
October 31, 2011
Wonderful shoes, much better than my old Technicа Vento 10.
They are light, rubber sole is very good, does not slide on the snow and rocks.
Intuition liner is very light, warm, easy to fit the shape of the foot. I am sking at-23C and not frozen.
The only drawback - the bottom buckles stuck under the tongue at clothing. And you have to be careful.
Poor marketing
By:
scott1616647
November 2, 2010
Look carefully b4 purchasing. This is not an alpine touring boot
Huge step forward in boot technology
By:
philipm2056722
February 23, 2010
This is a terrific boot. It is light, warm, comfortable and stiff enough to drive the biggest ski. I have just spent 5 weeks in Japan sking 190 Gotama's and 191 Mantras in knee to thigh deep powder. I also use them to Patrol back home. I only use the vibram soles for their easy walking/boot kick climbing ability. I team them with Duke bindings for near resort backcountry touring. Fantastic setup for no compromise in and near out of bounds skiing. I will never go back to a traditional DH boot. Phil
3 Comments Last Comment: March 30, 2010 by: Jonathan Reeve
By: Jonathan Reeve
March 30, 2010
I ride these boots in the Cascades, which are littered with tight trees, narrow steep chutes, and complex, tight terrain in general. Also the snow is quite deep (23" fresh today!). By necessity, I take link many short turns together just fine in these boots. Where the lack of forward flexibility becomes very apparent is when dropping into a tuck (awkward body positioning), or trying to drive monster Super G turns on groomers at very high speeds. But that is definitely NOT what these boots are designed for, if that weren't apparent enough by having the name Scarpa on them. Hope that helps.
By: wally
March 10, 2010
ps sorry about spelling mistakes in previous comment.. forgto to spell check and typing so fast sometiems blur the keys!! :-)
By: wally
March 10, 2010
I am a bit concerned that this reviewer might not be a person who actually makes anything less than GS turns. I've heard there are a lot of skiers who climb to the peak of Annupuri and ski into one of the several bowls above the tree line and have this insatiable, and perhaps incongruous desire to avoid any medium or short radius turns which in the deep powder of Japan require a semblance of forward flex and torsional tension throught the sole onto the ski - this is aprticularly so I would have thought on the stiffer 191 Mantra which, whislt a fine all mountain ski, does require a little work due to it's tail stiffness. Not a criticism, just seeking clarification so we can consider the qualkitiesd of the mighty Scarpa Hurricane.
thanks
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2009 Model No Longer Available
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Scarpa Hurricane Pro Alpine Touring Boot - Men's
Scarpa Hurricane Pro Alpine Touring Boot - Men'sResearch other out-of-stock versions:
Addition
The Hurricanes would benefit from a walk mode adjustment, which will be on next season's model as well as available as an add on to this model. more...
Definitely Recommend - YES!
The Hurricanes are a wonderfully stiff, light and WARM boot that are also comfortable with an even flex. I had been using Garmont Radiums and was always more...
- Shell Material:
- Plastic
- Liner Material:
- Intuition Speed
- Thermo-moldable Liner:
- Yes
- Number of Buckles:
- 4 + Power strap
- Micro Adjustable:
- Yes
- Forward Lean:
- Yes, 19 + / - 3
- Binding Compatibility:
- ISO Alpine (DIN), UNI
- Weight:
- [Pair, size 27] 7lb 14oz (3616g)
- Recommended Use:
- Advanced freeride AT, alpine skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year