The story behind many of the boots in this year’s 2020 Gear Guide is one of lightweight chargeability. With two Editors’ Choice-winning boots ringing in at less than 5 lbs. and two more under 6 lbs., speedy uptracks are on tap, but not at the expense of downhill prowess. And for those outliers that boast a bit more heft, the weight penalty is balanced by a healthy dose of performance on the down.
Here are the 2020 Editors’ Choice AT boots.
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DYNAFIT TLT8 EXPEDITION CL
$750 – dynafit.com | SIZES: 22.5-35 | WEIGHT/PAIR: 4.9 lbs. | LAST (mm): 103
From the Gear Guide: “The buckles and calf lock are smooth, simple and streamlined…The tongue does limit forward articulation in tour mode, even with the strap and buckles loosened.”
SCARPA GEA RS
$799 – scarpa.com | SIZES: 22.5-27 | WEIGHT/PAIR: 5.5 lbs. | LAST (mm): 101
From the Gear Guide: “Sufficiently stiff enough to power skis of all genres and weights. It’s not the lightest model, but it’s much lighter and more comfortable than the alpine-boot-turned-AT models from traditional alpine brands.”
TECNICA ZERO G TOUR PRO
$1,080 – tecnicasports.com | SIZES: 22.5-30.5 | WEIGHT/PAIR: 5.8 lbs. | LAST (mm): 99
From the Gear Guide: “The top-of-the-line walk mode paired with downhill performance and fit comparable to resort boots sets this boot apart.”
DYNAFIT HOJI FREE
$899 – dynafit.com | SIZES: 25-29.5 | WEIGHT/PAIR: 6.8 lbs. | LAST (mm): 102
From the Gear Guide: “This boot kills it in terms of bc-friendly features and downhill performance. Rock solid!”
LA SPORTIVA SKORPIUS CR
$799 – sportiva.com | SIZES: 24-31.5 | WEIGHT/PAIR: 4.4 lbs. | LAST (mm): 102
From the Gear Guide: “Delivers an impressive amount of power for a two-buckle boot.”
DALBELLO LUPO PRO HD
$950 – dalbello.it | SIZES: 24.5-29.5 | WEIGHT/PAIR: 8.8 lbs. | LAST (mm): 98
I’ll keep my Apex boots.
WHERE is the telemark equipment???
Is Telemark dead?
If Yes. what killed it?
If No, then see question 1.
I have been a dedicated Telemark skier since I was in high school, when the only thing we had were Asolo Snowfields (below ankle) and Fischer E-99 WAXABLE skis. The Crown base was a blessing for Pacific Coast skiers whom could not carry enough types of waxes to propel ourselves.
After the first para the article says “Here are the 2020 Editors’ Choice AT boots”.
So the headline is misleading.