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Scarpa Magic vs. Star lite
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17 years 3 months ago #183491
by MacRae
Scarpa Magic vs. Star lite was created by MacRae
I'm trying to convince my girlfriend to drop some $ on a new pair of AT boots (ones that fit, to replace some that don't.)
She tried on the Scarpa Star Lite, which seem like a good fit (hard to really tell with heating them) and I'm wondering how they compare to the Magic, which they seem to be replacing. You can pick up the magics pretty cheap on sierra trading post right now.
Even in a women's boot, most of the boots are tight in the calves for her. Seems like a moldable liner is the way to go?
Any other suggestions? We tend to mostly do easy to moderate touring and ski mountaineering stuff, and comfort/fit/weight is more important than performance.
She tried on the Scarpa Star Lite, which seem like a good fit (hard to really tell with heating them) and I'm wondering how they compare to the Magic, which they seem to be replacing. You can pick up the magics pretty cheap on sierra trading post right now.
Even in a women's boot, most of the boots are tight in the calves for her. Seems like a moldable liner is the way to go?
Any other suggestions? We tend to mostly do easy to moderate touring and ski mountaineering stuff, and comfort/fit/weight is more important than performance.
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17 years 3 months ago #183513
by randosteve
Replied by randosteve on topic Re: Scarpa Magic vs. Star lite
if her foot is on the narrow side...go with the magics. you can beef them up with a denali tongue if need be.
then again...if she ever wanted a stiffer boot...a black diva tongue would make the starlight very stiff!!!
then again...if she ever wanted a stiffer boot...a black diva tongue would make the starlight very stiff!!!
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17 years 3 months ago #183827
by Jonathan_S.
Replied by Jonathan_S. on topic Re: Scarpa Magic vs. Star lite
Magic = Laser with slight mod's for typical women's foot
Star Lite = Spirit 3 with the same
Former is lighter, latter is stiffer.
Star Lite is available here for $350:
basecampvt.com
(Just call and mention the eBay price.)
Star Lite = Spirit 3 with the same
Former is lighter, latter is stiffer.
Star Lite is available here for $350:
basecampvt.com
(Just call and mention the eBay price.)
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