Description
Feel the rush from dawn until dusk.
- Pebax Renew shell material offers a consistent flex throughout drastic temperature gradients and uses renewable-sourced plastic
- Accelerator walk-mode mechanism allows you free range of motion for touring and a reliably-steadfast locked cuff for slaying the downhill
- Incredible Range of Motion cuff gives more forward flex in walk mode than most touring boots
- Magnesium Mirage buckles shave overall weight without sacrifice to a dialed fit
- Quick-Step fittings make it quick and easy to step in and out of your TLT bindings
- Unique Alpine Axial Closure combines overlap and cabrio boot construction to make it easy to enter your boot while providing superior support on the downhill
- Vibram Mistral sole offers the durability and traction of mountain-specific rubber outsole without the weight penalty
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What's the Rush?
Noah Howell
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I've been enjoying skiing the Maestrale RS mostly, but the Rush has been a good boot when I don't need quite the performance and want to shed some weight. It fits this middle ground niche really well. The range of motion in tour mode is great and everything seems really solid.
Great boot
J. Griffin
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
What's not to love about these? Not too heavy, easy to get in and out of, they walk well, hike well, and ski well. Intuition liner is very warm and comfortable. No issues wearing these all day long.
Never owned any AT boots but I really want...
timp285466
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Never owned any AT boots but I really want to now. I'm tired of using 50% of my energy put on my technica diablos. Will these boots fit my Marker 11.0 free bindings?
Wally Phillips
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Hey timp285466,
Thanks for the question. Due to the shortened toe and heel lugs in the Scarpa Rush, they will not fit any alpine bindings such as the Marker 11.0 Free. They will fit into any alpine bindings with a touring function such as the Marker Duke/Baron, Salomon Guardian, Atomic Tracker or Diamir Fritschi bindings.
My boot for 90% of ski touring
Kaj
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've been skiing the Scarpa Pegasus (polyurethane version of the Maestrale= cheaper and heavier) for the 11/12 season but got myself a pair of these to shave a few ounces.
The vast majority of my skiing is touring, and I'm not opposed to longer approaches to ski objectives and days with up to 10 000 feet of vertical. I don't really huck cliffs, but I do like to ski in steeper terrain. For me this boot fits the bill better than any other I have used. I still have a beat up pair of F1s that I use for speed touring and I use the Pegasus boots for my work in the ski patrol
Obviously the most important feature of a boot is fit, and Scarpa is apparently made for my foot.
The walk function is terrific and they remain comfortable for 10 hour days. I've been primarily skiing them with a pair of Movement Logic skis, which the boot drives very easily.
Worth noting: The forward lean angle is a little more upright than for the Maestrale I think.
Also the shell size that Scarpa uses for half sizes is the larger one (ie. a size 28.5 is a 29 shell with a thicker liner NOT as 28 shell with a thinner one!)
I noticed in Andrew`s video that the liners...
stap18829
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I noticed in Andrew`s video that the liners had no laces. Are laces necessary? Never thought to, but would like to ditch mine.
Kaj
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They work just fine without the laces in my opinion.
I used to think they were necessary, now I actually prefer lace-free boots for touring as it ensures better ankle articulation on the way up.
If you do decide you want to add laces though, the liners do have the necessary loops
Yup!
TeleFlightRN
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Great touring boot! They hike as well as most trail shoes, and drive most skis, including my 1st gen Zealots. I did swap the liners out for a pair of Power Wraps, but the originals seemed decent as well. A great all-arounder, lightweight, but not TOO lightweight!
Top of Terminal Cancer
TeleFlightRN
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Boots did well, able to control things down the hallway that is TC!
Terminal Cancer
TeleFlightRN
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Skinning toward mouth of Terminal Cancer, Ruby Mtns, NV, April 16, 2012
Scarpa Rush video review
Andrew McLean
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headwall rush
Andrew McLean
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At the base of Victoria Peak (Antarctica) after skiing it in a pair of Scarpa Rush ski boots (hidden by snow on the guy in the blue jacket).
headwall rush
Andrew McLean
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At the base of Victoria Peak (Antarctica) after skiing it in a pair of Scarpa Rush ski boots (hidden by snow on the guy in the blue jacket).
Summit Rush
Andrew McLean
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Coiling ropes while wearing a pair of Scarpa Rush boots in Antarctica.
Another Classic from Scarpa
Andrew McLean
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I've been skiing in the Scarpa Maestrale for the 2010/11 season and have now switched over to the Rush for 11/12 as it is basically a lighter, less expensive version of the Maestrale. I prefer three buckle boots as they have a nice clean toe profile (no 4th toe buckle) which works better for booting, climbing or cramponing. The Intution liner molds to a perfect fit and I haven't had so much as a hot spot after 20+ days of touring with the Rush's.
These are definitely a full-on touring boot and are best appreciated in the backcountry. The only reason I gave them a 4-star instead of 5-star rating is that the new arch buckle doesn't seem to clamp my heel down like the older one (Maestrale) does. On a three buckle boot this is more apparent and since I have "skinny" heels, I notice it a bit.
Still, a great all around touring boot that works well for any and all conditions.
Are the boot sizings for these pretty spot...
J. Griffin
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Are the boot sizings for these pretty spot on? I wear a 9.5 US shoe and according to Scarpas boot fitting chart I should order a 26.5. With heavy weight mountaineering socks, will that size be appropriate? Or have you had to half-size up or down based on your socks or a bad fitting guide? I would like to know before I pull the trigger on these.
Dave Marcus
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It's a tough call. Scarpa boots are a bit bigger than other Mondo sizing. It really boils down to how you like your boots to fit and perform.
A 26.5 will be a good size if you plan on using thick socks, but you'll lose feel on the downhills. With thinner, ski socks, you may want to size down to a 26 and let the heat-mold liner take care of the fit.
J. Griffin
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Thanks a lot! I was almost considering a 27. I think I'll go with the 26.5.
JayPeak Skier
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I just looked at the Maestrale page on BC and they list the boot shell for size 28.5 (same shell as the 29.0) length 322. Would the Rush lower be the same size as the Maestrale? They look like the same mold, minus a buckle. I want to figure this out, before I buy, so I don't have to remount my Dynafit bindings.
I wear a size 11.00 shoe, ski the Scarpa TX NTN boot in a size 28.5, so would try a 28.5 in the Rush.
SWEET SKI / SNOWBOARD MOUNTAINEERING BOOT
Stephen Koch
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I used the Scapra Rush last spring for a two week expedition in Alaska's Wrangle-St. Elias Range. They worked well for both ski mountaineering and snowboard mountaineering. I was doing both and was stoked to be able to use the same boots for each activity.
They are light but still stiff for their weight (just over 6 lbs/pair). If you are looking to shave weight, and are willing to sacrifice a bit of stiffness for a lighter weight boot, then the Rush could be for you. The inventive tongue design helps to make Scarpa's line of ski mountaineering boots exceptionally stiff for their weight. It takes a little patience to figure out how to cleanly open the boot by moving the tongue to the side before getting in or out. But after two or three goes you will have it dialed and stoked on the design for the stiffness it offers.
The boots tour well with lots of cuff movement. For skiing they tighten nicely and once the forward lean lock is engaged you are ready to rip. They were plenty stiff for snowboarding. For skiing they functioned well on all but the iciest terrain. During a time or two while on skis where it was steep and icy, I would have preferred the Scarpa Maestrale's for their additional support. But would not have enjoyed the extra poundage on the way up.
Bottom line: Scarpa Rush are a great boot for ski mountaineering at higher altitude or when you are going for big vertical days and want to shave weight. If you desire the support of a stiff four buckle boot, I would go with the Scarpa Maestrale.
Breaking Trail Up Virgin Ground In Scarpa Rush's
Stephen Koch
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Stphen Koch breaking trail up a new route in the Wrangle-St. Alias range of AK. Spring 2010.
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Patrick Moore
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