Description
Vanguard is the modern boot for the demanding skier: the perfect balance between comfort and technology on both the ascent and descent makes the boot suitable for touring and freetouring. Comfort, lightness and high rotation ensure easy and intuitive use and comfort on the ascent. Thanks to the innovative design and the special shaft construction, the boot is just as solid and responsive on the descent as a freeride or alpine ski boot. The materials used correspond to the current state of the art for plastics combined with carbon and glass fibers. The use of the environmentally friendly Pebax® Bio Based Rnew 1100 material protects the environment. Each component enables optimal and precise power transmission to the ski, combined with high abrasion resistance and incredible lightness. The heart of the boot is the shaft with the asymmetrical V-SHAPE™ closure, which combines high freedom of movement and very intuitive putting on. To put the boot on very easily, all you have to do is set the walk mode and open the front buckles. The fit is wide and the extremely simple closure of the shaft also automatically puts the rear tongue in place. The inner shoe made of Ultralon® and the very durable Vibram® V-Lug sole round off this innovative product. Vanguard: Free the Future.
Weight:
1325 g (half a pair, size 27)
Sizes:
22.5 - 27.5 (+ 1/2)
Mobility:
63°
Compatibility:
Tech AT & Alpine Touring
+ Pebax® Shell: Comfortable and high-performance shell made from the environmentally friendly Pebax® Bio Based Rnew 1100 material, which is obtained from castor oil. Extreme cold resistance and optimal flexibility. Geometry in accordance with ISO standards.
+ V-SHAPE™Pebax® Cuff: Pebax® Bio Based Rnew 1100 upper with excellent 63° rotation: maximum freedom of movement to move quickly and safely in any situation. Asymmetrical closure that makes putting on extremely quick and intuitive thanks to the special "scissor geometry" and wide fit. The shoe can be put on quickly and easily by setting the walk mode and opening the front buckles: the shoe is now ready to be put on. Carbon reinforced upper for the men's version (FLEX 130) and fiberglass reinforced for the women's version (FLEX 115)
+ EZ Flex™ Double Tongue: Pebax® - Tongue consisting of two components with two different thicknesses, upper and lower, to combine maximum freedom of movement in walk mode and perfect power transmission in ski mode.
+ V-Guard Interfaces™: wear-resistant reinforcements made from materials used in alpine skiing. They are placed on the heel and toe where the binding is attached for maximum durability.
+ WarmSole insert: removable polyurethane insole with insulating effect. The insole prevents direct contact between the foot and the shell and increases thermal performance.
+ EZ-LOCK Closure System™: Rotating ski/walk system at the rear made of Ergal and technopolymer: it guarantees maximum speed of closure and avoids exposing the mechanical components to shocks and unwanted stresses.
+ TWIN-PWR™: double elastic upper band that combines a perfect closure on the shin with a pleasant elastic effect during skiing, thus guaranteeing comfort and precision on the descent.
+ Compact Buckle™: patented lever closure system. The lever stays next to the shell to reduce volume and distribute tension evenly, for maximum freedom of movement with no exposed parts outside the shaft that could get in the way of the ski tourer.
+ Double Release™: the lower closure is compact and precise thanks to the technical solution “Spider Buckle Evo”: this allows a perfect distribution of tension on the central part of the instep of the foot, acting on the high-strength Adjustable Cable™, which is anchored directly on the rivet axes, thus reducing the deformation of the shell during descents.
+ Vibram® V-LUGS ™: Sole in accordance with ISO UNI EN 9523 with highly durable abrasion-resistant inserts on the heel and toe.
+ Mounting plate S4 Evo binding: Makes getting into the binding easier thanks to a well thought-out design.
+ VNG LINER: thermoformable inner boot specially designed to interact with the shell and the upper: it provides an ergonomic and enveloping fit and optimal comfort. Protection of the ankles thanks to casings made with materials with differentiated thicknesses and thanks to the Ultralon® Performance Foam material. A cord can be added to customize the internal volume. Also available in a women's version with an ergonomic fit adapted to the female foot.
