Women-Specific Aspects of the Tecnica Zero G Tour Scout W
The Zero G Tour Scout W, as one of Tecnica’s women-specific models, offers a shorter cuff than their men’s / unisex Zero G. However, Tecnica offers their men’s / unisex 130-flex Zero G Tour Pro starting at a size 22.5, which is worth noting for folks with small feet who want something stiffer than the Zero G Tour Scout W.
What Tecnica Says About the Zero G Tour Scout W
“A four-buckle touring boot that feels lightweight on the uphill and locks in for high performance turns on the descent, the Zero G Tour Scout W is unrivaled for experienced female backcountry skiers. Weighing just 1,360 grams (for a size 26.5)—a fraction of the weight compared to other ski boots—it boasts a 55-degree range of motion so you can glide without resistance on the skin track. On the descent, the 115 flex provides the support needed for making aggressive, confident turns down every type of terrain that crosses your path.”
The Tecnica Zero G Series
For a detailed breakdown of the Zero G series, please refer to our Deep Dive on Tecnica Ski Boots Brand Lineup. Here are the boots in the Zero G, with their stated flex numbers and MSRP: 699.95
Shell
The Zero G Tour Scout W features a polyurethane upper cuff and a Grilamid lower shell, with Tecnica’s softer “Quick Instep” material over the instep area for easier entry / exit.
Liner
The Zero G Tour Scout W has a liner that I would classify as minimal (as to be expected, given its weight), but highly functional. Along with the men’s / unisex Zero G Tour Pro and Tour Scout, the Tour Scout W is built with Tecnica’s fully heat-moldable, “Light Fit” liner with removable laces.
I didn’t feel the need to heat mold the liner upon receiving the boot. I found the liner to break in quickly after a couple of tours, but I also haven’t found it to be packing out too quickly, despite its low weight (about 186 g per liner @ size 24.5). It’s pretty thin and minimal, featuring bellows above the Achilles. I have also found the liner to be relatively quick to dry, which was especially obvious after several super warm days of touring. Overall, the liner performs well on the ascent and descent by holding my heel snugly and eliminating any rubbing or movement.
Walk Mechanism
The Zero G family of boots are all built with the same robust, external walk mechanism that Tecnica calls the “Double Blocking Mobility Cuff System.” All of the boots in the Zero G series feature a stated 55° of range of motion (aka, “ROM”).
