I have now tried my Alfa Free on some outings and can share my impressions. I bought a used pair to complement my Skaget and have used them with my Falketind 62 Explore. I have two trips on the same mountain but different routes, one 11 km and one at 15 km, both total distance and the same vertical ...

Thanks for a nice review reborntelemark. I am glad you are happy with the gear. The E99 isn't too bad at turning though; here is a picture of my wife skiing Dronningkrona on them (on 3-pin 75mm and Asolo Morgedal boots): https://www.telemarktalk.com/download/file.php?id=11179 If I were you I would c...

I would only use the F1 for touring and if one get hold of a pair it would be nice boot for that use, but I would add a TX Pro or similar for resort and possibly steeper skiing. It is of course dependent on personal preference, gear and usage. F3 looks very similar to the original TX with T2 walk me...

As for your Crispis, you could thermofit them again, if the insert allows. Will thermofitting reduce the size of the innerliner? Not sure if these shoes have innerliners which cat be termofitted: Was on a strict budget when they were purchased. I think thermofitting expands the foam in the liner, m...

You might get better answers at: https://www.backcountrytalk.com/forum/bc-talk/backside-bar-grill It is more telemark (as well as AT) oriented than this (wrongly named) forum, which seems to focus more on the lighter and lower angle side of touring. Many here does telemark and can weigh in though. R...

If you are only skiing resorts with Outlaw X, then the new TX Pro does not seem to offer any/much advantage. The improved walk mode and less weight is the main advantages, and will likely be game changers for touring. It does mean that it is not suitable for skiing in walk mode any more. As always y...

Well! Strange move Alfa! The change from regular eyelet to fabric loop might be due to the eyelets sticking out and catching on stuff and possibly being bent. I have forgotten to mention it, but I have used pliers on two eyelet or so on my Skaget, to close them as they seems to have opened somewhat...

This sounds like the Alpina Alaska, which on all versions have a polyester band that the lacing runs through. I never liked that system when trying on the boot. And alas, it seems Alfa has adopted a similar system: https://www.alfaoutdoor.com/products/skaget-perform-m-black Alaska XP: https://www.al...

....but I really like Skaget...The only lacing upgrade would be the ball eyelets from Vista for less friction. 👍🏽👍🏽 A smooth surface for snow shedding and a membrane is the only upgrades I would want from such a boot. Have you treated the leather yet? If you treat the leather with a water-based cre...

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Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:00 am

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I think I will take the discussion in the Skaget review thread here:
https://www.telemarktalk.com/viewtopic. ... 448#p67108