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Scarpa Typhoon Alpine Touring Boot
Is there a significant difference in stiffness between the typhoon...
By JJ
Ranked #367 - Alpine Touring Boots
December 17, 2008
Is there a significant difference in stiffness between the typhoon and the tornado pro? What's the difference between the two boots?
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By Mike Geraci
Ranked #149 - Alpine Touring Boots
December 18, 2008
Based on what I heard from people that have tried both boots, the Typhoon is a tiny bit stiffer than the Tornado. Right. Typhoon’s a little stiffer due to the upper cuff construction. On the Typhoon, it’s a more rigid upper cuff with ribs for added stiffness, and more of an alpine boot-like construction, with both buckles fully on the upper cuff, whereas the Tornado gives more of a nod to ski touring with the lower buckle on the upper cuff running across the instep (SCARPA’s heel retention strap), which helps keep the heel in the heel pocket when touring. Both are big boots that will ski in bounds and drive big skis, bit the Typhoon is more build with a nod to downhill features and the Tornado with a nod toward touring
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Tech Specs:
- Shell Material:
- Pebax
- Liner Material:
- Intuition Speed Pro
- Thermo-moldable Liner:
- Yes
- Number of Buckles:
- 4
- Micro Adjustable:
- Yes
- Forward Lean:
- Yes, 19-23 degrees
- Binding Compatibility:
- All AT bindings, Alpine bindings
- Weight:
- [Pair, size 27] 8lb 2oz (3708g)
- Recommended Use:
- Aggressive freeride touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
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