Scarpa Maestrale Rs Alpine Touring Boot Review

The newest version of the scarpa maestrale rs is basically a brand new ski boot.

Scarpa maestrale rs alpine touring boot review.

For fall 2017 scarpa has released new versions called the maestrale rs the stiffer version with the women s versions dubbed the gea rs. So i was very eager to check out the new version. 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. I ve used the maestrale rs for inbounds heavy crud skiing to long touring days in deep powder.

The old maestrale rs had its fair share of issues and this redesign seemed to address all of the major problems while also coming in stiffer and. It was updated for the 17 18 season and we tested it into the 18 19 season. Among scarpa s impressive and diverse lineup of ski boots the maestrale rs alpine touring model is a standout. Scarpa claims that the maestrale rs is the most popular touring boot in the world and i ve been skiing in the original maestrale rs since 2012.

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. The maestrale rs may compare best to the dynafit mercury boot and some compare it to the tlt6 a boot that is designed for touring and skis well but isn t alpine binding compatible.