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Vanguard Turtle/Yellow Alt View #1

Vanguard

Sale price  $629.30 Regular price  $899.00

The solution for every aspect of today’s powder-focused adventure skiing enthusiast. The Vanguard delivers all-day comfort and range of motion for big tours and a rigid downhill performance when using bigger skis on steeper terrain. The perfect balance for going deep into the mountains or sliding out the gate into the side country.

ColorTurtle/Yellow
Size

⚠️ WARNING:This product contains perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, reproductive harm, or other developmental issues. PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), including PFOA, are used in this product to enhance water repellency, specifically engineered for protection in severe or wet weather conditions. These chemicals are known to persist in the environment.

Description

• The Vanguard cuff, shell and Vibram® V-Lug outsole are compliant with UNI EN ISO 9523 regulations
• Pebax® shell and cuff are eco-friendly, derived from bio-based Rnew® 1100 castor oil seeds with high resistance to low temps and excellent flexibility
• Ultralon performance foam liner is thermomoldable, has two flex zones and differentiated thicknesses
• The V-shape™ cuff with scissor construction makes fitting extremely fast and intuitive
• The EZ-Flex™ double tongue has two differing stiffnesses for uphill mobility and downhill skiing
• V-Guard Interfaces™ at the toe and heel are abrasion resistant zones derived from polyurethane (PU)
• Twin-PWR™ double band combines the upper buckle and power strap to ensure comfort and precision quickly and with ease
• EZ-Lock Closure System™ constructed of ergal and techno-polymer is quick to open/close with no mechanical parts
• Compact Buckle™ closure with micro-adjustment
• Double Release™ buckle with the high resistance adjustable cable™ distribute tension evenly across the instep
AWARDS: Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2022

Specs

ITEM: 89D
SIZES: 24 - 31.5 (half sizes)
WEIGHT: 1370 g (half pair, size 27)
SHELL: Pebax® Bio Based Rnew 1100 / PU toe and heel V-Guard Interface™
TONGUE: Pebax® EZ Flex™ Double Tongue
CUFF: V-Shape™ Pebax® Bio Based RNew 1100 with carbon infusion
LINER: Ultralon® Performance Foam (EVA & PE) / Vanguard Liner
SOLE: Vibram® V-LUGS™ (ISO 9523 compliant)
RANGE OF MOTION: 63˙
FORWARD LEAN: 2 positions (12° / 14°)
BUCKLES: 4 EZ-Tech aluminum buckles / Optional power strap
FLEX: 130
LAST WIDTH: 102.5
COMPATIBILITY: All Tech and AT touring bindings

Technology

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Vibram®

High performance rubber compounds in outsoles that is known for superior grip, traction, and durability

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Ortholite® Hybrid™

Eco-friendly and washable insole made from breathable and durable PU foam cells and recycled rubber

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Ultralon

Performance foam that is thermo-formable and resists "packing out"

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Pebax® Rnew®

Lightweight and bio-based polymer that provides a combination of toughness and flexibility

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ISMF

International Ski Mountaineering Federation

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