For Sale:
Scarpa Tornado Alpine Touring (AT) / Randonnee & Alpine Ski Boots

$325, size 28 Mondo, demo model, free shipping

I purchased this 2007-08 demo model from Bent Gate Mountaineering in Golden, CO, in late-September because they were a great deal and it was the only pair left. I eventually determined that a more touring-oriented setup was more appropriate for me (e.g. more flexible foots and lighter bindings/skis) and unfortunately demo models are not returnable.

Key specs:

• Mondo size 28, which is roughly a 10.5 in Men's. But the boots should fit tighter than other types of footwear -- for example, I wear size 11 or 11.5 in running shoes but Mondo size 28 or 28.5.
• Demo model with some aesthetic blemishes from a <10 days of use and storage. The liners have not been heat molded yet -- the footpad is still generic and can therefore be customized to the buyer's foot for maximum comfort.
• Compatible with step-in AT/randonee bindings (e.g. Marker Duke's and BD Fritschi Diamir's) as well as normal alpine ski bindings. This compatibility is a major plus for skiers who have dedicated skis/bindings for downhill and AT but who don't want to buy another pair of boots.
• Four buckle design for stiffness

Price

The retail price was $670 and 2008-09 closeouts are going for about $500. These boots cost me $375 w/tax and I would like to recoup that. This is a great deal -- they are awesome boots, but just not ideal for the type of skiing I do. I am willing to include free Priority shipping.

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I can send more photos via email, askurka-at-comcast.net.

Full Product Descriptions and Reviews

From Scarpa:

Designed with those who access off-piste terrain from the resort in mind, the Scarpa Tornado comes closer to true alpine boot feel and performance than most other alpine touring boots. With features such as an customizable forward lean, buckles that disperse pressure evenly over the foot, and interchangeable tongues (stiff for skiing and articulated for touring), it's hard to believe this boot could get any better. Its Ride Scarpa/Vibram sole with rubber inserts on the toe and heel for grip works with both alpine touring as well as alpine bindings. While perhaps not suitable for extended tours, the Tornado will deliver when it comes to serious downhill performance.

From TelemarkSki.com:

New Dual-Density PU construction offers rigidity where you need it without adding additional weight. The Tornado offers Alpine performance mated with AT versatility. The first TUV certified all-rubber sole works reliably with alpine and AT bindings and provides grip on snow and rock for those who want to take high performance gear off the beaten track. The Tornado offers great traction, whether ski mountaineering or climbing lift towers, without having to swap soles. Four buckles and a custom forward lean setting takes Freeride on a tour. Comes with two tongues: stiff for skiing and articulated for touring, Plus Fit Thermo Liners, adjustable spoiler, 4 buckles and power strap.

From Backcountry magazine:

" ...a big boot with a cuff that's noticable taller than the four-buckle, AT only boots...the articulated ski-walk tongue and the wide range of cuff movement make for pleasant day-long skinning...a surprisingly comfortable boot that drives any ski in bounds or out."

From Couloir magazine:

"Friends...spoke glowingly about the boots exceptional comfort and balance of forward flex, stiffness and tourability and highlights like the articulated powerstrap that helped distribute pressure evenly around the upper cuff. One point of concern though was the lack of wall-to-wall lugs on the mountaineering sole. Part of this backcountry sole is comprised of a hard anti-friction material that compromised traction while hiking and climbing, leading us to assume that the Tornado is aimed even more directly at the off-piste alpine skier rather than some scrambing extensively over hill and dale."

From Powder Magazine:

"Bridging alpine and randonnee worlds, the Tornado comes with four micro-adjustable buckles, a thermo-formable liner, interchang-eable DIN, alpine touring soles, and swappable tongues."