A question about FT Ascendant SC's and their "resortability"

C.R.E.A.M

C.R.E.A.M

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Hey all,

I was saddened to hear that K2 will be absorbing FT. Naturally, I am looking to get some new boots before the ship sails.

I'm looking for a boot that will allow my wide ass foot to ski resort a majority of the time but allow a few backcountry missions per season. I've got a pair of bentchetler 120's ill be mounting w Shifts, pending my boot/bsl decision.

Open to purchasing the pro wrap liner for additional resort performance? The 10 flex tounge was satisfactory in my FC 10's.

My QUESTION is, will the FT Ascendant SC's be a boot that skis like a resort boot? I see that they are marketed as a touring boot that "doesn't sacrifice performance on the downhill", has anyone ridden these that can chime in on their resort-ability?

Also, I've had boots with a "walk" function in the past which just ended up being bs. How is the walk function on these boots?

Quick stats: 200 lb 6' riding the 2017 First Chair 10's (this boot is too narrow and it took many visits to the bootfitter to make them work). Riding Mammoth with a few trips elsewhere planned this season (Whistler & UT & ??). Riding K2 poachers w Domains, K2 Pon2oons for the +2' days, and the Chetlers with shifts soon, as mentioned above.

Thanks
 
Yes they're legit, they're heavy because they're built with resorts boots plastic (which is the main difference between the SC and the regular Ascend).

The walk mode is not bullshit if you remove the tongue.

Assuming they fit you they're perfect for your usecase.
 
In theory they should ski just well as the Descendants without the walk mode. The SCs are built with the same PU in the shells as the regular Descendants (and other downhill FT boots), plus the their 3 piece design doesn't bolt the upper cuff to the lower shell, so again in theory, the walk mode shouldn't affect the downhill.

One thing I'd caution is that a lot of people find the Descendant cuffs to feel noticeably shorter than most other boots.
 
14347228:colorado_frenchy said:
Yes they're legit, they're heavy because they're built with resorts boots plastic (which is the main difference between the SC and the regular Ascend).

The walk mode is not bullshit if you remove the tongue.

Assuming they fit you they're perfect for your usecase.
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10-4, thanks for that. I noticed that the material was the same as the resort boot, any feedback on the liner? Seems like the lace system might be nice? I didn't realize the touring mode was without the tounge, but it makes sense. Wouldn't snow and shit get into the shell between the liner and the shell tho?

K+
 
14347236:OhJay said:
In theory they should ski just well as the Descendants without the walk mode. The SCs are built with the same PU in the shells as the regular Descendants (and other downhill FT boots), plus the their 3 piece design doesn't bolt the upper cuff to the lower shell, so again in theory, the walk mode shouldn't affect the downhill.

One thing I'd caution is that a lot of people find the Descendant cuffs to feel noticeably shorter than most other boots.
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I've read about the low cuffs, and I figured if the descendant was the same mold that it couldn't be much of an issue but didn't look to see if people complained about the descendants guess I need to try some on.

Thanks
 
14347247:C.R.E.A.M said:
10-4, thanks for that. I noticed that the material was the same as the resort boot, any feedback on the liner? Seems like the lace system might be nice? I didn't realize the touring mode was without the tounge, but it makes sense. Wouldn't snow and shit get into the shell between the liner and the shell tho?

K+
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I'm not a big fan of wrap liners but that's just personal preference, they tried put laces on a wrap, so idk it's kinda whatever.

Snow doesn't get into the boots, they added some leather under the tongue so when you remove the tongue the liner is not directly exposed to the elements.
 
The beauty of a 3 piece boot is adding a walk mode makes no difference to skiing. All the flex comes from the tongue so having a walk mode changes that in no way whatsoever. So yeah they ski awesome. The pro wrap liner in them is great too if you prefer a wrap.

There may be a few of the current full tilt ones around and if they have sold out I can assure you the new k2 ones look so so sick you guys will be stoked with them!
 
14347494:tomPietrowski said:
The beauty of a 3 piece boot is adding a walk mode makes no difference to skiing. All the flex comes from the tongue so having a walk mode changes that in no way whatsoever. So yeah they ski awesome. The pro wrap liner in them is great too if you prefer a wrap.

There may be a few of the current full tilt ones around and if they have sold out I can assure you the new k2 ones look so so sick you guys will be stoked with them!
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Does Reed still have 28 of the ones made? ;)
 
14347494:tomPietrowski said:
The beauty of a 3 piece boot is adding a walk mode makes no difference to skiing. All the flex comes from the tongue so having a walk mode changes that in no way whatsoever. So yeah they ski awesome. The pro wrap liner in them is great too if you prefer a wrap.

There may be a few of the current full tilt ones around and if they have sold out I can assure you the new k2 ones look so so sick you guys will be stoked with them!
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Good intel, how much is K2 retaining the design of the FTs? I imagine the shells won't change much, what about visual styling? I do prefer the wrap liners as its what I am used to. Evo seems to have all sizes in stock, was thinking about snagging them there to try on since my local REI completely besmirched itself this evening (see most recent post).

Would a non touring liner be appropriate for the days that im just resort skiing, or are the touring liners just as good for resort days?

Thanks everyone for the intel.
 
The boots will remain the same and honestly they look awesome. I truly think everyone is going to be stoked with the lineup we have coming.

As for the liner the pro wrap tour should be great it’s really not much different then the none tour version it just adds some flexibility in the back but that is not an area which really alters fit or performance so try them out and I think you will like them

14347680:C.R.E.A.M said:
Good intel, how much is K2 retaining the design of the FTs? I imagine the shells won't change much, what about visual styling? I do prefer the wrap liners as its what I am used to. Evo seems to have all sizes in stock, was thinking about snagging them there to try on since my local REI completely besmirched itself this evening (see most recent post).

Would a non touring liner be appropriate for the days that im just resort skiing, or are the touring liners just as good for resort days?

Thanks everyone for the intel.
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topic:C.R.E.A.M said:
Hey all,

I was saddened to hear that K2 will be absorbing FT. Naturally, I am looking to get some new boots before the ship sails.

I'm looking for a boot that will allow my wide ass foot to ski resort a majority of the time but allow a few backcountry missions per season. I've got a pair of bentchetler 120's ill be mounting w Shifts, pending my boot/bsl decision.

Open to purchasing the pro wrap liner for additional resort performance? The 10 flex tounge was satisfactory in my FC 10's.

My QUESTION is, will the FT Ascendant SC's be a boot that skis like a resort boot? I see that they are marketed as a touring boot that "doesn't sacrifice performance on the downhill", has anyone ridden these that can chime in on their resort-ability?

Also, I've had boots with a "walk" function in the past which just ended up being bs. How is the walk function on these boots?

Quick stats: 200 lb 6' riding the 2017 First Chair 10's (this boot is too narrow and it took many visits to the bootfitter to make them work). Riding Mammoth with a few trips elsewhere planned this season (Whistler & UT & ??). Riding K2 poachers w Domains, K2 Pon2oons for the +2' days, and the Chetlers with shifts soon, as mentioned above.

Thanks
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Yes I got them this year and I couldn’t recommend them more there worth the money 100% , and on top of the performance side they look sick as hell
 
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