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Scarpa Terminator X Pro Boot
Wow
By Ben Lyman
Ranked #129 - Telemark Ski Boots
December 1, 2009
OK, they were worth the wait. The X Pro is so comfortable, so versatile, and so rock-solid that I don't think I'll ever put my old alpine or duck-billed telemark boots on again.The NTN cartridges provide the tension under the boot, so the toe is much softer than a duckbilled boot can be, so walking in these babies is effortless. Touring is a blast, and I am very impressed by the myriad adjustments available on this boot for custom fit.I am curious just what the "TLT speed plates" that come with the boot are intended for, as I can't figure out how to incorporate them with either Dynafit bindings or this boot, and there was no documentation on this additional device in the box.
I do think that it is unfair that Backcountry.com is listing this year's model with last years, considering that:1) Last year's boot was recalled, and this is an entirely re-engineered boot;2) The bellows on this year's model is, from what I hear, significantly softer than last year's was--making it a very different boot that deserves a clean start.
Finally, a note on fit. Perhaps it's just because I come from a "performance fit" past, but the sizing chart is off for this boot (in my humble opinion). I usually wear an 11.5 or 12 US, which translates to a 28.5 or 29, but my foot swam in the 28.5 and fits perfectly in the 27.5. When sizing, remember that Scarpa puts the half-size with the next-higher full size in the same shell (Garmont, by contrast, pairs the full size with the higher half-size). This means that the 27.5 and the 28 Scarpa are in the same shell, while the 27.5 Garmont is in the 27 shell.
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Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Shell Material:
- Pebax
- Number of Buckles:
- 4
- Buckle Material:
- aluminum
- Micro-Adjustable:
- yes
- Liner:
- Intuition Speed Pro G
- Thermo-moldable:
- yes
- Last Width:
- 102mm
- Sole Type:
- Vibram Evo
- Lean Angle:
- 14-21 deg
- Walk Mode:
- yes
- Binding Compatibility:
- NTN, TLT
- Weight:
- (single, size 27) 3 lb 12 oz
- Recommended Use:
- telemark, alpine touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.
4 Comments Last Reply: March 15, 2010 By: Ben Lyman
Incidentally, the label on the bag says "TLT Speed Plates," not "TLT Sliding Plate" in the U.S. The packaging is apparently different in Switzerland.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Yeah, that was my first thought too, but it doesn't fit there. Update on my earlier review: I've now ridden in these boots in the G3 Onyx (TLT, and without the slider plate discussed above), the NTN, and alpine bindings, all with good results. The boot flexed more in the Onyx than I was really comfortable, but in alpine bindings they feel soft but not unreasonably so. I didn't fall, so no release was required, but the forward pressure, toe height, etc. all looked good on the workbench. They also fit perfectly into crampons, something that 75 mm boots just couldn't ever do. I'm a huge fan, and will be sticking with NTN for the forseeable future.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
what you call the "TLT speed plates" is labeled the "TLT sliding plate" which was included with my Scarpa Terminator X NTN boots. I believe this TLT plate, clips into the slot, just behind the TLT toe plate, to prevent excessive boot sole flex, and premature release in a TLT binding. This is the same slot, you clip the TLT ski crampons into. So if you have to use the TLT ski crampon, you have to remove the Scarpa TLT accessory sliding plate.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
what you call the "TLT speed plates" is labeled the "TLT sliding plate" which was included with my Scarpa Terminator X NTN boots. I believe this TLT plate, clips into the slot, just behind the TLT toe plate. This is the same slot, you clip the TLT ski crampons into. So if you have to use the TLT ski crampon, you have to remove the Scarpa TLT accessory sliding plate.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes