VIRUS – Alpine Touring/ Backcountry/ Freeride
From the Dalbello press release: Big mountain, back country and off-piste terrain skiing, along with alpine touring, have seen an increase in popularity over the past several years. Accordingly, there has been a heightened demand for backcountry gear; particularly boots and bindings that make trekking/walking on skis easy and comfortable. The problem is that traditional downhill skiers using modern shaped “wide” powder skis find that most of the touring boots on the market are not particularly precise and powerful. They’re just not powerful enough for many of the wider ski designs in deep or heavy snow.
The Virus was developed from the beginning to be a high performance ski boot with all the precision and power of our top performing Krypton boot, yet with innovative and original patented technology that makes it especially functional for walking/touring in the backcountry. When the walk-mode is engaged, the Bio Stride tongue separates into two hinging parts permitting a long range of rearward movement to enhance walkability and gliding. When flexed forward, the two tongue pieces lock together to function as a solid, one-piece tongue.
In development for more than 3 years with a team of Dalbello designers/engineers led by Glen Plake, Virus has been tested all over the world: Himalayas, Alaska, Andes, Alps, Sierras.
Lite (New)
Sizes 24.0 – 28.5
Lightweight Pebax construction (1730 grams)
Lite is for the serious touring skier who requires ultra lightweight gear.
Tour (New)
Sizes 24.0 – 28.5
AT Norm with Dynafit inserts for touring bindings. 1890 grams.
This boot is for maximum versatility and performance up or down hill.
Free (New)
Sizes 24.0 – 28.5
1820 grams, aimed at big mountain freeride athletes. Note: non-DIN alpine, no Tourlite inserts.
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