I d recommend the rs to anyone looking for a stiff light boot that can fly uphill while powering a larger stiffer ski back down the fall line.
Scarpa maestrale rs ski boots.
Testing the maestrale rs on verbier steeps.
The stiffer and more powerful version of our top selling maestrale the maestrale rs lives at the intersection of freeride performance and backcountry functionality thanks to an innovative carbon infused grilamid shell to add power and rigidity without adding weight as well as an all new power strap featuring recco technology for increased avalanche searchability.
Over many years skiers testing the scarpa maestrale found it a worthy backcountry ski boot.
Our entire test team had at least some experience with previous versions and we can authoritatively say that it is as good as any of the predecessors and at least a little better in all ways.
All scarpa ski boots are measured in mondo sizing highlighted or not sizes share the same shell size.
The liners are lasted for each 1 2 size.
I find them predictable and their flex playful.
If you are to have a one boot quiver this is the one.
For 2017 18 it gets a whole lot better.
They are reliable partners and diverse in application.
Our gold standard best selling touring boot that redefined the category the lightweight updated maestrale continues to ski as well as it tours with a new sustainable plant based shell material and recco enabled power strap for increased avalanche searchability.
A stiffer version of their popular maestrale the rs is designed to be light on the skin track and extra powerful on the descent.
I ve used the maestrale rs for inbounds heavy crud skiing to long touring days in deep powder.
Among scarpa s impressive and diverse lineup of ski boots the maestrale rs alpine touring model is a standout.
The scarpa maestrale rs alpine touring ski boots continue to crush it both on the sales floor and in the backcountry.
It was updated for the 17 18 season and we tested it into the 18 19 season.
A few nearly invisible changes are in place for this year including some minor.
The scarpa maestrale rs touring ski boots are my soulmates.
The newest version of the scarpa maestrale rs is basically a brand new ski boot.