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Scarpa F3 Alpine Touring Boot
Will the bellows collapse the boot when attempting to front point...
By A C
Ranked #110 - Alpine Touring Boots
April 25, 2009
Will the bellows collapse the boot when attempting to front point with them?
Does the small "bill" up front accept auto-crampons?
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By Andrew McLean
Ranked #1 - Alpine Touring Boots
May 7, 2009
I've used F3's with flexible crampons, and as much as anything, it depends what you are climbing. If you are front pointing up a steep slope, the bellows will flex, which causes you to lose a few degrees of front tooth bite and is more tiring on your calves. This isn't bad if it is just a short section, but you'd be bummed on a 5,000' couloir. For lower angle or moderate terrain (volcano skiing), crampons on an F3 would be great as the boot isn't flexing as much.
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By Evan Stevens
Ranked #3 - Alpine Touring Boots
April 27, 2009
Step in crampons will work, but front pointing on firm neve/ice will be tiring with the boot flex. I have not cramponed in mine, but boot packing and scrambling was fine, just expect a little flex, just like tele boots.
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Tech Specs:
- Shell Material:
- Plastic
- Liner Material:
- Intuition Precision
- Thermo-moldable Liner:
- Yes
- Number of Buckles:
- 3 + Power strap
- Micro Adjustable:
- No
- Forward Lean:
- Yes, 15-20 degrees
- Binding Compatibility:
- Dynafit
- Weight:
- [Pair, size 27] 6lb 8oz (2936g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry touring, ski mountaineering races
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Italy
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