Garmont G Ride G-Fit Alpine Touring Boot |
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| The Garmont G-Ride G-Fit is an ultralight 4 buckle boot built to drive the biggest skis in all conditions. From powder to wind crust to ice this boot will get you through it with confidence. It now sports a PU shelf to stiffen it up a bit, and give you more power. It is high and stiff enough to rip difficult off-piste lines while light enough for high altitude ski mountaineering adventures. It is only compatible with traditional step-in alpine touring bindings. The G-Ride comes with the G-Fit High custom thermo-formable liner (not pictured) which is the highest and stiffest G-Fit but still has a flex panel for touring. The G-Fit liner features a tongue-design that maintains the shell's forward lean, is more responsive to forward pressure, and provides better ankle flex than overlap designs. If you are about performance and lightweight you will be hard pressed to find a better alpine touring boot. NOTE: It is not necessary to custom mold these to your feet but it is recommended for the best possible fit. See your local boot fitter. |
Garmont G Ride G-Fit Alpine Touring Boot |
Bottom Line: The original has gotten even better. |
Reviews:
Finest AT Ski Boot Ever!!
In my years skiing (32 thus far) I have never skied a better all-around boot. I ski off piste and on, in-bounds and out, and in all conditions. This boot fits great and is very comfortable. I had the liner heat fitted so it molded around every little contour of my feet so it really fits well. I ski on Fritschi AT bindings and when climbing I can set the buckles to the tour setting (the final clip on the end) and go. This allows me ample room to maneuver, yet still gives me a good fit for climbing up the goods. When it is time to rip, I crank them down, and shred. They are really comfortable even when cranked down tight. They transfer my energy quickly and efficiently into the ski. The cuff is perfect size to get your pants over them easily and most importantly they are light! I have never been cold in them as the liner is probably the best on the market. I was sold on the Scarpa Denali for 5 years until this beauty came along. Just make sure you get a pair before they are no longer in stock, they sell quickly.
sweet touring boot
This boot has great feel for a guy with an average instep. I had been trying to convince myself that some Scarpas would be right for me, because Kirkham's had a sweet deal on them, but they are just waaaay too high volume for an average foot. I don't have flat feet or anything...just a regular, old arch. But those Scarpa Laser's felt like big boxes on my feet...no control. I love the instep buckle on the G-rides, so you can lock it down and get a good performance fit, without crunching your toes. And they are super lightweight. I'll be wearing these things for years to come! I definitely recommend getting some Surefoot orthotics, though.
Das Boot
This boot has a great combo of comfort and stiffness. It performs excellently in powder and on hardpack and even landing jumps on ice.
Garmont vs Scarpa
I have a lot of foot problems, so I am constantly trying new boots and insoles. I bought these Garmonts despite the fact that I already have a pair of Scarpa Denali XTs which I consider almost perfect. The Garmonts are every bit as good as the Scarpas, but a bit different. They are set up a bit better for skinning uphill than the Scarpas, whereas the Scarpas are better for skiing down. The Scarpas, with their stiff shell and stout wraparound liner, are so good when locked down that I sold my alpine boots. The Garmonts have a tongue, a thinner liner, and better buckle hardware (telescoping clips) for skinning uphill than the Scarpas. The Garmonts do not seem as stiff as the Scarpas overall - again, better for skinning, inferior for skiing. Both are far, far better than TR10s, which I also own. The TRs have been relegated to work and 'biling boots. When combined with a pair of Diamir bindings, there's simply no reason to ski on alpine stuff any more unless you're racing. It's amazing how much randonee equipment has improved in just a few years.
Still Heavy after all these years
The boot was all it was advertised to be. However, all this gear is still too heavy. I took a 10 mile tour up 1000 ft vd, and felt as if I was dragging anchors around! Manufacturers should build something closer to a x-country boot - I'd be happy to sacrifice some stiffness for the downhill portions in order to climb easier.
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