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Palau Tour Lite Pro Ski Boot Liner

Here's an excellent upgrade for the stock liners found in most touring boots such as the Travers TS or GR. The Tour Lite Pro is lightweight with extra foam where you need it, maintaining the ease of movement in touring mode.

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Original owner. Toured in these one day last winter. They have not been heat molded. A bit of staining on green flex area on back of liners and a few minor rub marks. The photos do a good job of showing the condition. US$85 shipped to Canada and USA. Payment via PayPal.

Originally Posted by andrehasaposse Price? It's listed in the original post. US$85 shipped to Canada and USA.

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How to Keep Your Hands and Feet Warm While Skiing

January 14, 2019 by Foam-Core

I have very poor circulation in my hands and have a hard time keeping my hands warm when I am skiing, even when I’m sweating while climbing uphill. This post explains how I keep my hands and feet warm while skiing.

First, I never wear gloves. I’d love to but they don’t keep my hands warm. Instead, I wear Black Diamond Mercury Mitts all winter and use Grabber Hand Warmers if it’s below 25 degrees. The hand warmers work really well and last all day.

My feet have normal circulation, but because I use the Dynafit TLT 7 Performance boot, I have to use Grabber Toes Warmers if the temperature is below 15 degrees. There is nothing wrong with the Dynafit TLT 7 Performance. Like all very lightweight ski boots, they have a thin liner. As a result, they are not as warm as a normal thickness ski boot liner. This season, I replaced the original Dynafit liners with Palau Tour Lite Pro Evo Liner and my feet stay warmer, but I still use the toe warmers below 15 degrees.

The Grabber Toe Warmers have a sticky surface on one side that keeps them in place inside your boot. I stick the Grabber Toe Warmers on top of my foot just behind the toes. They don’t interfere with the boot fit and I don’t really notice them other than the nice warmth they radiate into my toes.

If you want to keep your hands or feet warm, I highly recommend Grabber Hand and Toe Warmers. We buy them by the case and my wife and usually use them up by the end of the season. Keep in mind that they have an expiration date.

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Better Than Intuition Liners? Palau Liner Review

Yes, it’s only August, but it’s that time of year again to start thinking about next season’s gear. Here at 14erskiers home base, we’re already noticing that tiny bit of crispness in the air, signifying the approaching change of season as we head towards Autumn.

Last spring, I was given the opportunity to use and review a pair of Palau Alpine Air Breath liners in my Tecnica Cochise AT boots . Palau is a French company, and their liners come stock (or have in the past) for boot manufacturers such as Dynafit and Garmont, as well as Tecnica’s Cochise Light model. Here in North America, the gold standard for aftermarket boot liners seems to be the offerings from Intuition, which both Brittany and I have considerable experience with (In my case, the Powerwrap model). So, how did these Palau liners stack up?

Out of the box, the first thing you’ll notice is that these liners (like Intuitions) are light. Palau’s advertised weight for these liners is 400g- I am not sure which size that represents, nor did I find a scale to weigh my own since that isn’t our main concern here at 14erskiers, but it was obvious to me that replacing my stock liners with the Palaus dropped some weight for my boot system.

This is an important feature for many of today’s modern AT boots which feature a high range of movement. Another great feature of the Palaus is the “pre-installed” ankle “L-pads”. I frequently use these pads on stock and aftermarket liners to help take up room between the Achilles tendon and the ankle bone, but happily the Palaus already have them.

The liners are thermomoldable, much like other liners- heat them up, put them in your shells, and let them cool as they form to your feet and shells. From the first run, these liners were comfortable, and they took a boot that I already believe to be the best skiing AT boot on the market to another level completely. Responsiveness with these liners was excellent- in fact I would even consider these liners for my alpine boots, which is something I normally reserve only for the amazing zipfit aftermarket liner (zipfits are not a valid option for AT boots). Like many liners of this type, the Palaus are warm- warmer than the stock liners by quite a bit. Despite this, they breathe fairly well, and they have not developed a stench by any means.

(Palau 5, Intuition 1). As you can tell, I was exceptionally pleased with the Palau liners. The popular opinion on Intuition liners is that they are the gold standard, but to be honest I never found them to be that incredible outside of their incredible weight savings, something the Palaus share. If you’re in the market for an aftermarket liner, check out Palau.

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24 thoughts on “ Better Than Intuition Liners? Palau Liner Review ”

so frank, when you were still in the Zeus boot how’d you feel about the stock dynafit liner. I haven’t been especially enamored of it but it did fit my foot well and worked ok overall with custom footbeds. I need to replace my liners in the zeus and wonder how the palau’s compare . . .

I thought the stock zzeus liner was OK. I did like the lace-up feature and I did put a lot of miles on them until they packed out too much. There is a good chance that it was made by Palau, but I’ll try to doublecheck tonight. I replaced them with Intuitions and they simply didn’t take up enough room for my skinny legs- a problem I would not have had with the Palau liners I’m currently using. [Of course a different Intuition may have treated me better just as a different Palau may have been worse.]

I am wondering what makes you say that Zipfits are not an option for AT boots? I have the Cochise, and was looking for a new liner. The Zipfit website actually lists a Tour version, but it looks like the only real difference is the spoiler is not a solid piece. I have no experience with the Zipfits, so I am curious about your take on it.

Thanks for the comment, this is a good one to discuss. I should start by saying that I am not overly familiar with Zipfit’s Tour model, though I did check it out. I have been using their alpine model for 12 or so years. I love, love, love them in my alpine boots, and I highly recommend them for that application. they are a much different animal than liners like Intuition and Palau in that they are not foam based. Even my bootfitter calls what they are made out of “goo”- basically a viscous material made up of silicone and cork bits. Every time you ski in these liners, the mixture heats up and more or less remolds to your feet, so they’re pretty amazing from a performance perspective and they more or less never pack out.

One of the biggest selling points of the foam-based liners like Palau is that they’re incredibly light. I’m no gram-counting weight weenie, but switching for the stock liner to the Palau resulted in both better performance and a drop in weight, and I’m all for that. The zipfit goo is not light- in fact I’d bet good money that my alpine zipfit liners weigh more than several models of skimo racing boots and liners. I did not see the weight of the zipfit tour listed, but I’m guessing they’re fairly heavy as well. Another issue with the goo is that its insulation qualities leave a lot to be desired. They’re cold. Not a big deal inbounds, but potentially a big deal out in the bc. My final thought on zipfit is whether or not it would allow the same freedom of movement as the Palaus while touring.

All that said, it depends on what you’re using your Cochises for. If you’re doing a lot of inbounds, slackcountry, short tours, and snowmobile laps with them, they might be a great choice. I do longer tours so I’m not sure they’re what I’m looking for, but I could be wrong.

If you go for it, please report back on what you think of the zipfit tours.

Its interesting that you have been so happy with the Palau’s. My only experience with Palau liners was the old G-fit liners, which I, like many others, hated. When you say these ski better than intuitions, are you comparing them to the Power Wraps (which you comment you have a lot of experience with)? Power Wraps ski great, but they do limit range of motion for touring so I’ve been thinking about trying some tongue liners, but I haven’t liked any I’ve tried so far. It seems the wrap really adds skiing performance. Do these Palau’s really stack up against Power Wraps on the descent? On a side note, did you ever get to ski (or at least try on) the Cochise light? Thanks! Justin

My old Adrenaline liners were also the G-fit liners. I didn’t hate them, but I certainly didn’t love them. In an effort to get more downhill performance out of that boot, I went with the Power Wraps, realizing that it may not have been a great choice for the up. They were instantly too low-volume for my foot and I never really got the increase in dh performance I was looking for. Next up were my zzeus boots and their stock liner made by Palau. Again, a pretty mediocre stock liner. Once again seeking more dh performance, I remolded the power wraps and gave that a shot in the zzeus. I was again underwhelmed for the same reasons. In the end, I think I simply don’t like wrap liners. The Intuition tongue liners I’ve tried to work with didn’t impress me so I gave the Palaus a try and yes, I’ve been happy with them. And I would say that I get a lot more dh performance out of them than the powerwraps. Even approaching zipfit dh performance.

I tried on the Cochise Pro at SIA, since it is a different last, but only fondled the Cochise Light since the shell is largely identical to the regular Cochise. BTW, one of the main reasons for the weight loss of the Light is the use of a Palau liner (I believe quite similar to the one I have reviewed).

Are the tongue and cuff of the Palaus pretty stiff? Their website says “Important flexion due to the liner construction, easy walk and soft flexing tongue for freeriding.” The part about soft flexing tongue worries me…

I just grabbed the liner to confirm this. If you look past the horrible translation, I think they’re trying to say that they allow movement at the bottom of the tongue (i.e. where your ankle flexes). The upper part of the tongue is quite stiff- not as stiff as an alpine liner which may even have some plastic there, but stiff.

Take a look at the Cochise review and photo #6 (unfortunately a little blurry). The stock liner has a little oval shaped cutout at the bottom of the tongue to allow movement there, which I hated because it often pinched. This is the area where the Palaus are “soft flexing”. Hope that makes sense.

Couple more questions for you.. I think you commented on this but I didnt fully understand it, how much volume did the Palau liners take up compared to the stock liner or Powerwraps? Regarding the Cochise in general, do you ever feel the rearward range of motion (ROM) in touring mode is limiting? It does not have nearly as much ROM as some of the dynafits and scarpas, but its hard to know if thats really an issue, unless you are doing super long flat approaches.

Justin- The Palaus take up the same volume as the stock liners, and more than the powerwraps.

I have not found the touring ROM of the Cochise to be limiting at all. In fact, when I took those side by side photos of the Cochise and the Dynafit zzeus boots, I was actually quite surprised to see that the Cochise had less ROM. In practice, the Cochise is SO much smoother than the dynafit that it actually tours much better, IMO.

Great review on the Palau Alpine Air.

I’m trying to decide on getting the Intuition Powerwrap liner or the Palau OVPH overlap liner. The Palau are near $100 cheaper. I have a skinny calf so I’d like to try the wrap style. I can’t find any reviews on the Palau overlap. Do you think they are comparable to intuition Powerwrap? Thanks!

Kyle, I have not tried the Palau overlap, so I’m afraid I can’t comment on those. I also have skinny calves, and I can tell you that the Intuition powerwrap/ Dynafit zzeus combo did not work very well for me in that area. FYI, Zipfits are heavier and more expensive than either Palau or Intuition- but if you really need to take up space, Zipfits are pretty amazing liners.

Thanks, I decided to order the Palau Alpine Air instead. I am swapping them for the stock liners in the new Dynafit One boot.

Hope they work out for your needs, Kyle!

I received the Air Breath today from France. Supr fast shipping, total $115 w shipping.

The only difference is the tounge does not have the Velcro fastner. I’m not sure why but on their website it does show them without it as well. I’m getting them custom molded at my Local shop soon here in Los Angeles, already looking forward to next season.

They are super light and comfortable as you mentioned. I think for the price Intuition has a serious contender should word get out 🙂 thanks again for the review!

Awesome Kyle, I hope they work out for you. Thanks for the update re: the velcro on the tongue.

Hi everybody I inform you that Palau ski boot liners range will be update for season 2014. Prices will remain accessible because Palau develop and manufacture the liners and directly sell them to users. Intuition import from Chinese manufacturer “Super Dragon” and user buy the Intuition marketing. Have a good season. Fred

Thanks for supporting friendlier countries concerning freedom the future the environment and plenty more – thanks too for helping with performance up and down those mighty mt s – best regards

How did you size the Palau liners? I’ve got the same year’s Cochise boots you do — size “29” which is a 29/29.5 shell with a liner perplexingly marked as a “28.5-30.5” — I assume it is actually a size 29 liner.

I’m pondering whether to go for the Palau in a 29 or a 29.5. Intuition give different advice whether to round up or down depending which liner model you’re buying; even the French Palau site doesn’t seem to say much.

Thor, my liners are marked 25.5- same size as the Cochise shells. Not sure what my advice would be going up or down- I guess it would depend on whether or not you’re trying to take up more space, or less inside the shell.

Hi, While searching for information on Palau liners, I came across your site. Thanks for the review and info. I’m looking for more durable liners for the LaSportiva Spectre. I’ve skied these boots for three years, and at best, get one season out of the factory liners. They’re nicely designed for the boot, and the fit and comfort is good initially, but they quickly wear out. I haven’t tried Intuition liners in years and no one around here stocks them to look at. I’m also concerned about their lack of durability being about the same as the stock liner.

Any advice regarding which model might work best from their current lineup? Are you still happy using the Palau liners? Do you know anyone in the States who has more experience with Palau liners? I’ve emailed them directly with questions, but between my incompetence in French, and their very rough English, communication is tough.

Any advice appreciated. Thanks,

Chris, generally speaking you’ll find a lot more info about Intuitions than Palaus, especially as an aftermarket liner. Palau is often the factory liner- possibly even OEM on the Spectre- but I’m not sure about that. The Palaus in this review lasted me a couple of seasons. Strictly in terms of durability, I think I’ve done better with the Intuition Pro Tour that I was using last year and don’t seem to show much wear at all…

Regarding Palau – send them an email with your foot measurements and boot, they will tell you what to buy. worked well for me.

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Finding my power boot: The Fischer Transalp Pro

Fischer’s adds the Transalp Pro to the more downhill segment of the touring market. If the Transalp Pro fits, you may just find yourself in a long-term relationship.

So many variables to consider when thinking of a human foot: Flat feet, stone bruises, Morton’s neuroma, low arches, high arches, bunions, high or low instep. There are also twenty-six bones and thirty joints comprising a human foot. In the backcountry skiing world, where boot comfort, power transfer, and touring prowess reign supreme, considering those bones and joints and ailments, so much can go awry. We’re lucky, though; we are in a time of plenty for backcountry touring boot options.

My boot choices over the last 12 years or so have looked like this: A size 26.5 Black Diamond Quadrant (the lime green and citron version), a drastic pivot to the same size Dynafit PDG (with minimalist skis), then a tortuous TLT6. I then found boot-fit Nirvana out of the box – hello 27.5 Fischer Travers Carbon . The boots fit like a custom slipper.

A 27.5 Transalp Pro (left) sits next to the Travers Carbon (right), also in a 27.5.

Front view of the 27.5 Transalp Pro (left) next to the Travers Carbon (right), also in a 27.5.

I never heat-molded the original Travers liners. I employed the included spoiler and 1mm thick volume reducer under the footbed and eventually came around to use blue-colored Superfeet insoles . Last season, I replaced the stock liners with Palau Tour Lite Pro Evo liners, which have been middle of the road – no real love affair, but no deep disdain. But over four full seasons, the shells have softened slightly. These are not burly boots; they weigh 1140kg with the Tour Lite liners. Last winter, I skied Movement Alp Track 100s or scurried along on deep spring tours skiing Hagan Ultra 82s, all in the same boot. I could not give up the sweet fit, the relatively lightweight, and A+ mobility.

These boots, however, are close to the end of their lifespan. Rather than beat the boots into oblivion, I’m temporarily resting my Travers , except for short tours and uphilling, so they’re in one piece when shocked from hibernation come spring.

Enter The Transalp Pro

Last February, WildSnow published “ Light(ish) & Robust — 2021/22 Fischer Transalp First Look ,” which I read and re-read. The words “modeled the Transalp after the Travers” set the hook. I had a hunch how I would fill my deep-winter ski boot void.

A side view of the Transalp Pro with the upper power strap, two buckles, and rear lockout ready to provide a relatively stiff boot experience.

I’ve seen the Transalp Pro rated as a 130 flex and also a 120 flex boot. No matter how the numbers play out, the boots ski stiff for me, but more likely in the 120 flex range. However, the Transalp Pro is markedly stiffer than the Travers Carbon, which aligns with what I’m seeking: a beefier boot to drive bigger/wider skis combined with some tourability chops.

Over time, my foot has flattened slightly. My once 26.5 foot is now a solid 27.5. I was told the Transalp Pro boot runs a smidge small, so I should size up. I initially received a 28.5 (the boot comes in half-sizes from 22.5-30.5). I was swimming; heel lift, too much toe room, and my instep floundering around. Even the toe box seemed too broad; the 28.5 Transalp Pro’s last width is 104mm, whereas the 27.5 last slims down to 102mm.

Then, the slipper sprite summoned the goods with a 27.5 shell and liner. Again, like the Travers, a solid fit right out of the box. For context, while skiing, I wear Patagonia’s Lightweight Merino Performance Knee sock ; it’s neither a thin compression sock nor a bulky heavyweight contender.

I have the Transalp Pro’ s forward lean set at the stock 16 degrees (the boot’s lean can be modified, with an easy adjustment, to 13 degrees). Initially, I did not use the included spoiler. The spoiler is now velcroed in place; it takes up unneeded volume in the cuff due to my skinnier calves, allowing the power strap system to tighten more snugly.

This image shows the Z-buckle on the lower which, when fastened, provides a pain-free snug fit.

A close up of the Z-buckle and the U-shaped cut out on the lower.

The lower of the two buckles is a Z-buckle. The design allows the buckle’s tooth catch to be moved about .4mm closer to the top of the instep. I moved it – it takes about 30 seconds with a Torx driver – making for a tighter fit on my foot when closing the Z-buckle. The 1mm volume reducer is resting under the stock footbed. I’ve also recently inserted the blue Superfeet but have no ski days with that footbed.

Sticking with the boot’s lower, the plastic is stiffer and more rigid than the Travers’ lower. The Transalp Pro ‘s lower is bisected by a “U-shaped cut out” like the Travers. The “cut out” is weatherproofed. And similar to the Travers, an inner gaiter extending about three inches up from the ankle protects the lower boot from the elements.

With the cuff pulled back and the liner removed, the inner garter is easily seen. After several years with the Travers Carbon, which uses a similar gaiter for weatherproofing, the system has worked well for me.

The cuff adds more beef to the Transalp Pro . There’s the already mentioned 55mm wide power strap, which includes a quick release to expedite transitions, to assist with power transfer. The power strap is riveted on, so removal might be a pain. However, from my experience, the power strap sits in a fixed position and does not ride up. Further, the upper’s plastic is undoubtedly stiffer than the more big-mission-oriented Travers.

A front view of the Transalp Pro liner.

The liner is robust too. Fischer claims the liner is more along the lines of an alpine-boot liner. I agree 100%; it trends heavily in that direction. The liner, according to Fischer, is velcro-friendly, making for easier fit mods. The tongue is also noticeably thick, in a good way, but before I descend, I still find myself readjusting the tongue to settle it in the sweet spot.

The swap from walk to ski mode is simple. A spring-loaded double lock throw flips into position quickly.

Seen from the rear, the spring loaded lock out mechanism is functional, reliable, and simple to use.

While descending, I have the Z-Buckle locked down as tight as can be adjusted, with zero instep pain – the pressure distributes evenly. With the buckles, power strap, and walk mode throw secured, my foot feels locked in place. All in all, understandably, the boot feels much more substantial than the Travers. And, it skis way stiffer, too, maintaining a progressive flex with no hint of shin bang.

Here in Bend, ample amounts of light snow have fallen. (So much for the Cascade cement.) My Alp Tracks, a ski made for soft snow, are now more lively and responsive – they are a better ski with the Transalp Pro driving them.

Altogether, I have found a charmer of a boot for the descents. My feet are snug and comfortable, and I’m reminded that stiffer and more robust boots mean better power transfer and control for skis pushing into the 1300g+ range and 95mm+ underfoot.

Skinning in the Transalp Pro is relatively carefree. The range of motion is somewhere in the mid-60 degree range with a relatively resistance free motion. Photo: Barry Wicks.

The Uphills

Any reader familiar with the Travers Carbon, or the latest edition of the boot, the Travers CS, knows these boots thrive while ascending. They sport a full 80-degree cuff rotation.

Although the Transalp Pro is aspirational, the cuff rotation, understandably with a stiffer boot, is reduced. The Fischer promo video on their site claims 80-degrees for a range of motion, while some other websites restate the 80-degree ROM claim. Cripple Creek BC states 65 degrees – and I’d agree with that.

The bindings used with this boot, so far, are the Black Diamond Helio 200s . They come with a flat mode and two riser options. I often stick with the lower “race height” lift, and the Transalp Pro ‘s ROM seems right at home. There’s enough articulation with the cuff rotation that I’m not feeling the need for the higher riser. In flat mode, which I’m a fan of, the boot can stride along nicely. The Transalp Pro is no skimo boot, so don’t expect almost cross-country ski boot finesse, but if you have a five-mile semi-flat approach, the Transalp Pros can step up to the plate. Walking in the Transalp Pro is suitable. My experience walking in these boots, however, has been limited to trailheads and living rooms: for the time being, I’m not scrambling around on rock or cramponing on firm slopes.

The Transalp Pro seems to be a solid choice for skiers looking for that in-control boot for the descents without paying too heavy of a weight-tax on the ups. Photo: John Sterling.

As I’m relatively new to this boot, I’m still working out my optimal adjustment set for skinning. While ascending, I loosen the power strap slightly, unclamp the upper buckle, lock it out of the way, and loosen the bottom z-buckle a bit (I have it snugged pretty tight while descending). Any resistance I feel skinning seems to originate from the substantial tongue. Otherwise, the walk/skinning mode is smooth and favorable. I knew going into this relationship the Transalp Pro ‘s range of motion would be less than the Travers – but then again, the skiability is better. Always some give and take.

What about the weight? The Transalp Pros , with the spoiler, 1mm footbed volume reducer, stock footbed, and laces, are 1475g verified. That’s 335g heavier than my Travers set up.

I’ve found one non-deal-breaker downside to the Transalp Pro : the boots are noticeably more challenging to enter and exit than my Travers. My go-to ski partner used to wear Arcteryx’s Procline boot , which he liked. I loved him wearing them too – they took about five minutes per boot to get on and adjust at the trailhead. That afforded me ample time to fiddle with my pack, sip coffee, or stare up at the star-filled cosmos. I’m not exactly in that slow-go territory of boot preparedness with the Transalp Pro, but I’m trending in the slower-to-get-ready part of the spectrum now. I must pull the cuff back as far as possible to accomplish the enter-exit tasks, and still, I need to ensure to loosen up the liner fully. Otherwise, I’m like that small kid trying to jam their foot into a rigid plastic alpine boot stressing bones in a semi-painful way.

The beefy alpine oriented liner features a robust tongue.

The fact is this: I’ve been looking for a stiffer boot. Until now, I’ve been unwilling to pass on the Travers Carbon’s upsides for my mid-winter backcountry skiing. That game is mostly over.

The extra 335g with the Transalp Pro is something I can overlook; the honeymoon phase with these boots suggests long-term prospects. A month into our late-start ski season, the fit remains Cinderella-slipper supreme. It has been boot-bliss and still no heat mold. It’s hard to ignore happy skinning, happy feet, and happy turns.

The Transalp Pro retails for $899.99, Although this review is for the Transalp Pro, Fischer offers several similar models in the Transalp range. There’s the Transalp Tour ($799.99), Transalp Tour WS ($799.99), and the Transalp TS ($699.99).

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SPECS Weight : Transalp Pro 27.5 1475g with spoiler and 1mm volume reducer. Range of Motion Closer to the mid-60 degree range. Sizes available : Transalp Pro 22.5 – 30.5. Flex: approximately 120. Last : 102mm for size 27.5 (The 26.5 last is 100mm, whereas the 28.5 last is 104mm. The Fischer website will specify last size when you input boot size details.) Material : Pro — Pebax Rnew shell and cuff. Forward Lean : 16 degrees or 13 degrees (without spoiler). Sole : Full rubber w. standard Dynafit tech inserts. Binding compatibility : Fischer says the boot meets the ISO 9523 touring norm, making it compatible with “all low tech, AT, and frame bindings.” Crampon compatibility : Automatic. Price : $899.99

Jason Albert comes to WildSnow from Bend, Oregon. After growing up on the East Coast, he migrated from Montana to Colorado and settled in Oregon. Simple pleasures are quiet and long days touring. His gray hair might stem from his first Grand Traverse in 2000 when rented leather boots and 210cm skis were not the speed weapons he had hoped for. Jason survived the transition from free-heel kool-aid drinker to faster and lighter (think AT), and safer, are better.

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TOUR LITE ULTRA LV

Tour Lite Ultra RS chausson de ski collection Tour Lite , une nouvelle génération de thermo liners pour la performance, la précision, le Light Fit.

• 5 mm EVA SD
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Chaussons offrant une grande amplitude de mouvement. Léger, Textiles techniques, système de fermeture rapide NeoWrap aux propriétés thermiques idéales pour une utilisation Hiver/Printemps

Flex éqilibré, moyennement ferme. Appuis renforcés, contact précis grâce au Système NeoWrap. Stabilité en descente sur les terrains difficiles.

Chausson moyennement fin (MV) avec préformage anatomique. Associable avec les Systèmes de coques BOA Fit System.

Compatibilité

Easyfit avec thermoformage. Large capacité d'adaptation avec et polyvalent.

Recommandé pour: Toutes les coques série Light et Running.

Associations idéales : CHAUSSURES RANDO des marques SCARPA, DYNAFIT, SPORTIVA, ATOMIC, FISCHER, SALOMON, DALBELLO.

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Palau liners

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• Start date Apr 29, 2016

Making fresh tracks

• Apr 29, 2016

Has anyone tried the Palau liners? How do they compare to the intuition liners?  

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That's the ones that used to come in Garmonts, yeh?  

3,000 feet below Paradise, Mt. Rainier

• May 9, 2016

Palau liners came in the Dynafit TLT5P (and mayber later models); I wore out the liners in my TLT5M and bought replacements from Palau when Intuition Pro Tours wouldn't fit (my calves too big); I used the Palaus for quite a while but there are all touring liners and I have no experience with alpine liners.  

Out on the slopes

• Jun 6, 2016

we sell a load of them each season, (easier to get in the UK than intuition) thye work pretty well for us as a shop and for most people using them.... a couple fo years abck we had a batch which shrunk a little which if we didn't notice (only happened twice before we knew about it) caused a few issues, other than that i have worked with them for about 18 years now at a previous place and my own store  

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Palau Power LT Liners

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Palau took their All Track collection to the next level by offering a new “power” liner in a slimmer package. Working off the mighty Powertrack 10 , they shaved the liner down to 8mm to allow its use in tighter-fitting and more articulate boots. Using a medium density heat-moldable EVA foam, Palau made the Power LT a precise fitting liner to boost the performance of any boot. Whether it’s a beefy freeride boot or a svelte touring boot, this is the upgrade for your current liner. The Palau Power LT is designed with a thinner upper cuff to fit more calf sizes and cuff shapes and it will keep your feet warm and comfortable while not foregoing performance.

• 8mm custom 100% moldable mid-density foam.
• Tongue Liner with optional laces for easy entry and close fit.
• Precision cut for lower volume beef boots, e.g. Hawx, Lab, Maestrale, Vulcan, Spectre.
• Performance upgrade for the Spitfire, TLT6, TLT7, F1, or similar.
• Relief zone in spine for better range-of-motion.
• Overall medium volume but molds precisely.

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