The Tech: New this year, the Lupo Pro HD—sporting Dalbello’s cabrio design—strives to improve on downhill chargeability with a lower polyurethane raceboot shell and a carbon-infused polyamide rear cuff designed for more lightweight power. Dalbello claims a 130 flex in the Pro HD when equipped with the stiffest stock tongue that, when removed, provides 67 degrees of fore/aft mobility.
The Talk: “The three-piece design has a perfect flex consistency,” noted one tester of its power transfer. “Some people might not like taking the tongue out to tour, but once you do, you’ll see the light—amazing range of motion,” another tester said of the Pro HD’s tourability.
$950
Dalbello.it
8.8 lbs.
Last Width: 98 mm
Sizes: 24.5-29.5
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