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ProView – SCARPA Women’s Vapor V

April 24, 2020January 7, 2021Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Scarpa Lindsay Hastings Leave a Comment on ProView – SCARPA Women’s Vapor V

As a member of the USA ice climbing team, I find myself doing a wide variety of climbing year-round. Since my summer training necessitates trading in the crampons for rock climbing shoes, the Scarpa Vapor V accompanied me through just…

ProView – SCARPA Vapor V

April 22, 2020January 7, 2021Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Scarpa EJ Rimerman Leave a Comment on ProView – SCARPA Vapor V

As a mere mortal, I am subject to the law of climbing that states that shoes have more impact on performance or ability than any other piece of equipment. Quickdraws clips, ropes catch falls, helmets protect your head, backpacks hold…

ProView – Men’s Scarpa Spin Ultra

August 26, 2019January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Scarpa Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on ProView – Men’s Scarpa Spin Ultra

Scarpa recently released their Spin Ultra trail running shoes to meet the needs of ultra-distance alpine runs, and they hit the proverbial nail right on the head. I had a blast scrambling up backcountry trails and mobbing down descents around…

ProView – Scarpa Women’s Zodiac Plus GTX

July 26, 2019January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Scarpa Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on ProView – Scarpa Women’s Zodiac Plus GTX

The Zodiac Plus GTX Women’s Hiking Boot is a cross between an approach shoe and a hiking boot. It’s great for 3rd or 4th class scrambling as well as long hikes with varied terrain. So, when I received a backcountry…

ProView – Women’s Scarpa Spin Ultra

July 3, 2019January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Scarpa Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on ProView – Women’s Scarpa Spin Ultra

The Scarpa Spin Ultra is a great shoe for 1-26 miles! Stomp through puddles, scurry through dirt and rocks, or conquer asphalt. This shoe can do it all. Testing Conditions I tested this shoe in the rain, mud, and hardpack…

ProView – Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX

July 27, 2017October 30, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX

The Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX are a very light, supportive, featured boot that are at home under heavy loads and off trail. I have always been committed to wearing approach shoes while backpacking, both on personal trips and while instructing…

ProView – Scarpa Spin

July 19, 2017September 15, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Running Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Scarpa Spin

The Scarpa Spin is a new addition to their Alpine line of trail runners, finding its place right in-between the minimalist Atom and the higher profile Neutron. They call it the “Goldilocks of [the] Alpine Running collection, for those who…

ProView – Scarpa Force V

June 12, 2017July 14, 2017Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Scarpa Force V

The Scarpa Force V is another contender as a great all day rock shoe. With most climbing shoes comfort usually means a decrease in performance, but the Force V maintains a pretty solid balance between the two. Fit Because I…

ProView – Scarpa Instinct Lace

October 17, 2016March 23, 2020Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Scarpa Instinct Lace

The Instinct lace-up is another great climbing shoe by Scarpa. It’s made for steep face climbing and feeling secure on small features, but is also good for bouldering and thin cracks. The Instinct has a moderately aggressive downturn, making it…

ProView – Scarpa F1 Ski Boot

October 6, 2016September 21, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Scarpa F1 Ski Boot

The Scarpa F1 is back after a two year hiatus. The new F1 borrows design elements from a proven ultra-light racing platform and adds some bulk to drive bigger skis. The Elephant in the Room Scarpa’s last revision of the…

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