Franck Alary

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@franckalary2014 Ай бұрын

I’d like to know the difference between skiing it in the Meidjo and in a toebox binding like the Outlaw X. And what about the Rottefella toe box? The stiff mid and rear in combination with a narrower toebox might be the reason some regard it as too stiff despite soft bellows. If the boot feels great in Meidjos but restricted and stiff in Freerides it’s not for me. We tested the new boots with the Outlaw X and Meidjo bindings, the two most advanced and most popular bindings. We didn't notice any significant differences in boot behaviour or performance depending upon binding model. In general we found we could achieve better or equal performance with lower binding spring settings than with the older boots, whichever bindings we were using.

@hirokiide7750 Ай бұрын

Thank you Telemark Pyrenees for reviewing the boots! It sounds like you guys really tested them out (unlike many other few days demo reviews).

@markthomasson5077 Ай бұрын

Cuff rotation. Note the increase is mainly rearwards. When skinning I don’t find that a particular issue with the current ones. My theory is that AT boots need that as they don’t have the bellows, so you need an unnatural gait

@franckalary2014 Ай бұрын

Hi @markthomasson5077 Cuff Rotation : We get used to what we have. We've toured with the old TX Pros since 2007 and they seemed fine - until we tried something better. Once you've tried the latest AT boots then the older TX Pros feel like we're skinning with umbrella stands on our feet 🤣. You're right that most of the increase is to the rear, but this does allow a longer glide and stride, while the bellow flex certainly helps when flexing the leg forwards.

@markthomasson5077 Ай бұрын

Frank, you forgot to mention. the first buckle strap may be in the same location, but it is a new design, in particular moves the buckle itself away from where it gets bashed. I do get issues with my first buckle coming undone, hope this solves this

@franckalary2014 Ай бұрын

Hi @markthomasson5077 You are right Mark, We didn't mention this in the video but do in the blog, which has more detail than the video: www.telemark-pyrenees.com/scarpa-2025-tx-pro-test-report The 1st buckle is reversed with the buckle on top of the boot and the tooth catch mounted on the outside of the boot, just above the NTN 2nd heel. We found we needed to close the 1st buckle pretty tight to avoid it coming undone, but otherwise we didn't see any issues.

@ernreeders5583 Ай бұрын

Sounds great. Worth the wait . Almost.

@GEOKID1000 Ай бұрын

Not sure how or why a softer bellow and a stiffer cuff combine for a smooth flex. The older boot was already to soft

@franckalary2014 Ай бұрын

Hi @GEOKID100 Yes, it's counterintuitive that a relatively soft bellows and stiff cuff can work well together, but they do. You need to try them to see how they work together.

@bartekk3699 Ай бұрын

Nice! I'm planning to hike the peak from Arinsal in few days. Do you think I need snowshoes or I should be fine with crampons only? Thanks!

@franckalary2014 Ай бұрын

I would go with both, snowshoes for the approach and crampons for the last steep part above estany negre

@bartekk3699 Ай бұрын

@@franckalary2014 Thanks! Crampons are a must, but how about snowshoes? I don't have ones and would need to rent somewhere and the snow looks pretty packed. Sorry to keep asking - I was trying to contact the tourist office and Pal Arinsal Park, but they didn't know...

@franckalary2014 Ай бұрын

@@bartekk3699 there are areas where the snow is still quite deep, it will be much easier with skis or snowshoes. Most shops in La Massana and Pal where you could rent are currently closed and will only reopen early June. You could try Espunyes in El Tarter on the way down from France. They are still open. If you do not find what you need contact me, I live in Arinsal and can lend you a pair