fettster Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Anyone have experience with the Scarpa F1 boots for AT skiing? Are they ideal if I'd be doing more touring than downhill, or better suited for a day of laps in the b/c? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDre Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 they are great for touring and non-technical mountaineering. I use mine exclusively- skinny to fat skis. Some say they arent heavy enough to drive big skis. Oh well, I prefer light whenever possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fettster Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Thanks for the input Dre, appreciate it! Can I ask what you drive for fat skis with those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDre Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 my biggest are atomic helidaddys, 181(?)/99/117. THey work fine. I am also not a great skier so if i can control my skis at all on variable terrain, i am sure u can do great. I had old lasers and sold them. I only have f1s now. The ltwt is most important to me so i can do long, fast days. dre' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDre Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 my buddy wears them in the wasatch and drives everything from 67 to 136 waist. He skis everything, including steep couloirs and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 they are soft and squishy but nice if you are looking for lightweight. The shell isn't much lighter than a laser. The tour lever has been known to break I'm sure you could ski a big fat ski with them; they aren't the ideal tool unless you are a fool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fear_and_greed Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I have found these are the perfect backcountry boot and have used them exclusively for the last 3 years. The people who say you need a 4 buckle boot to drive a big ski are just parroting the marketing hypesters. My Icelantic Shamans 160/110/130 are big and steep chutes/faces/powder are what our group like to ski. Super comfy to walk in. Crampons fits them well. Light weight. Some adventures here http://hydrogenplusstupidity.blogspot.com/ scroll halfway dowm to Mt. Fissile, Banana chute for some steeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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