{"id":10949,"date":"2026-02-20T11:56:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T18:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/?p=10949"},"modified":"2026-03-05T10:05:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:05:30","slug":"scarpa-t4-vs-crispi-svartisen-xcd-boot-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/scarpa-t4-vs-crispi-svartisen-xcd-boot-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Scarpa T4 vs Crispi Svartisen: XCD Boot Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"x-entry-share\" ><p>Share this Post<\/p><div class=\"x-share-options\"><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F10949&amp;t=Scarpa+T4+vs+Crispi+Svartisen%3A+XCD+Boot+Comparison', 'popupFacebook', 'width=650, height=270, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-facebook-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf082;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Scarpa+T4+vs+Crispi+Svartisen%3A+XCD+Boot+Comparison&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F10949', 'popupTwitter', 'width=500, height=370, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-twitter-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf081;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on LinkedIn\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F10949&amp;title=Scarpa+T4+vs+Crispi+Svartisen%3A+XCD+Boot+Comparison&amp;summary=This+is+our+extended+breakdown+between+two+downhill-capable+XCD+boots%3A+The+Scarpa+T4+vs+Crispi+Svartisen.+We+dive+deep+in+this+video+to+break+down+the+similarities%2C+differences%2C+and+suggested+binding+pairings+to+get+the+most+out+of+your+setup.&amp;source=Voile', 'popupLinkedIn', 'width=610, height=480, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-linkedin-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf08c;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on Reddit\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F10949', 'popupReddit', 'width=875, height=450, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-reddit-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf1a2;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Scarpa+T4+vs+Crispi+Svartisen%3A+XCD+Boot+Comparison&amp;body=Hey, thought you might enjoy this! Check it out when you have a chance: https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/scarpa-t4-vs-crispi-svartisen-xcd-boot-comparison\/\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share email\" title=\"Share via Email\"><span><i class=\"x-icon-envelope-square\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf199;\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is our extended breakdown between two downhill-capable XCD boots: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/scarpa-t4-telemark-boot.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/scarpa-t4-telemark-boot.html\">Scarpa T4<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/crispi-svartisen-75mm-boot.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/crispi-svartisen-75mm-boot.html\">Crispi Svartisen<\/a>. We dive deep in this video to break down the similarities, differences, and suggested binding pairings to get the most out of your setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This video is broken up into chapters so you can easily skim between the sections you want to dive into, or, you can continue below for a full transcript of our discussion. Thanks for tuning in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Scarpa T4 vs Crispi Svartisen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"x-resp-embed x-is-video x-is-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Plastic vs Leather for XCD Skiing | Scarpa T4 vs Crispi Svartisen\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Whu98NtvEgc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Full Discussion Transcript<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler (Host) \u00d7 David Grissom (Voile General Manager and Partner)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Hey everyone, Tyler here again. We\u2019re back with the second installment of what we\u2019re calling The Voile Show. Today I\u2019m here with Dave, and we\u2019re breaking down the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/scarpa-t4-telemark-boot.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/scarpa-t4-telemark-boot.html\">Scarpa T4<\/a> vs the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/crispi-svartisen-75mm-boot.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/crispi-svartisen-75mm-boot.html\"> Crispi Svartisen<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re going to talk about what each boot is good for, where it thrives, where it feels a little undergunned, and then we\u2019ll get into <strong>binding pairings<\/strong>, which is a huge part of the conversation with XCD boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You ready?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Ready to get rolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Let\u2019s do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Generally speaking, what style of XCD skiing are these two boots geared toward?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Last time we talked about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/alpina-alaska-75mm-boot.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/alpina-alaska-75mm-boot.html\">Alpina Alaska<\/a> compared to the Svartisen. Now we\u2019re talking Scarpa T4 vs Crispi Svartisen. What type of XCD skiing are these two boots geared toward?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> There\u2019s a pretty big gap between them in performance, weight, and flex. In the last video we said the Alaska was more touring, and the Svartisen was more turning foused. This comparison is a little different. I\u2019d describe the <strong>Svartisen as more touring-focused<\/strong>, and the <strong>T4 as more turning-focused<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Yeah, internally we\u2019ve been trying to define the \u201cniches inside the niche\u201d with XCD. We\u2019ve been calling the main category <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/xcd.html\">XCD<\/a><\/strong>, and then the next step up <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/xcd-crossover.html\">XCD Crossover<\/a><\/strong>, where things start leaning more turning-focused and the gear changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Exactly. And with the Svartisen, my experience is it\u2019s a great turning boot and touring boot, but it\u2019s more like: you\u2019re making a bigger radius turn, setting the turn, and holding it. With the T4, I can do faster transitions. More of what I\u2019d call \u201cparallelemark.\u201d You can really see the downhill performance gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then we\u2019ll get into bindings, because it gets interesting when you start pairing the T4 and Svartisen with different setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">What\u2019s similar about them? Why do people compare these boots?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> People are shopping between these two. What do you think feels similar about them, or why do people compare them side by side?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Low cuff, lighter weight in their categories. The T4 is lighter than something like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/telemark-boots.html?Sort_By=disp_order&amp;facet_binding=75mm&amp;price=525.01-700\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/telemark-boots.html?Sort_By=disp_order&amp;facet_binding=75mm&amp;price=525.01-700\">T2<\/a> or older four-buckle tele boots. I think people want less weight, but still decent performance touring and turning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">What\u2019s the core difference between them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> What\u2019s the biggest difference?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Weight and downhill performance tradeoff. It\u2019s a big jump from leather to plastic. You\u2019re jumping up in weight, stiffer flex, and the big benefit is performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your priority is turning and pushing terrain, the T4 does that. If you\u2019re mostly in lower angle, the Svartisen makes a ton of sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> So they overlap in the category, but the T4 has way more downhill DNA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Definitely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Scarpa T4 \u2013 On Snow Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Alright, let\u2019s shift into on-snow performance and just talk about the T4 as a whole. If someone\u2019s looking at this boot, who is it really for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> I\u2019d say it\u2019s for someone prioritizing turns. They want faster transitions between turns, more stability, and more downhill performance overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the T4, I can ski more dynamically. I can make shorter radius turns. I can transition faster \u2014 almost what you might call a \u201cparallelemark\u201d style. It\u2019s just a quicker, more responsive boot compared to the Svartisen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> And that\u2019s coming mostly from the flex difference?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Definitely. It\u2019s quite a bit stiffer than the leather Svartisen. That\u2019s immediately noticeable. There\u2019s always a tradeoff. You gain performance, but you gain weight and stiffness. It\u2019s that jump from leather to plastic. You\u2019re stepping into a stiffer flex, which gives you more downhill control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> How about comfort? Because plastic can scare people a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> The Svartisen is incredibly comfortable right out of the box \u2014 probably the most comfortable leather boot I\u2019ve skied in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The T4 is comfortable too, especially once you mold the liner, but it\u2019s still a plastic boot. It\u2019s going to feel different. It has a walk mode, and it walks fine, but it\u2019s not going to feel as naturally flexible as leather. That said, my experience with the T4 out of the box was still good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC04939-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC04939-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC04939-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC04939-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC04939-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC04939-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC04939-1489x1117.jpg 1489w, https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC04939-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC04939.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Terrain-wise, where does this boot really shine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Low to medium angle terrain is the sweet spot. You can do a lot with it. Even though it\u2019s just a two-buckle boot, it handles quite a bit. It\u2019s very appropriate for that XCD crossover category \u2014 especially if you\u2019re pairing it with something a little wider underfoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Where does it start to feel like too much boot?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> If you\u2019re mostly just touring and occasionally making turns on really low angle terrain, it might be more than you need. You\u2019re carrying more weight, and you\u2019re essentially over-booting yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> And on the flip side, where does it feel undergunned?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> If you push into really steep terrain, firm snow, bumped-out snow, or more resort-style conditions, it can start to feel underpowered. At that point, you\u2019d be looking at something like a T2 or even jumping into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/telemark-boots.html?Sort_By=disp_order&amp;facet_binding=NTN\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/telemark-boots.html?Sort_By=disp_order&amp;facet_binding=NTN\">NTN<\/a>. The T4 is powerful for XCD, but it\u2019s still a low cuff, minimal plastic boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Crispi Svartisen \u2013 On Snow Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Alright, now let\u2019s shift over to the Svartisen and just talk about it as a whole. Who is this boot really for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> I\u2019d say it\u2019s for someone who\u2019s prioritizing touring first and turning second \u2014 especially in low-angle terrain. It\u2019s incredibly lightweight. It\u2019s extremely comfortable. Honestly, it\u2019s the most comfortable leather boot I\u2019ve ever used. You can take it out of the box and go ski it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your days are built around covering ground, exploring, and making some turns along the way, this boot makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> And how does it feel underfoot compared to the T4?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Totally different feel. It\u2019s an easy flex. Very smooth. It\u2019s super easy to drop into a knee and make a tele turn, but you\u2019re not snapping quick transitions like you would in the T4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Svartisen, I\u2019m dropping into the turn, setting it, and holding it. Bigger radius turns. Longer, more swoopy arcs. It\u2019s a more relaxed style. It also walks incredibly well. That\u2019s where leather just shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Terrain sweet spot?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Low-angle terrain, no question. Rolling terrain, soft snow, meadow skipping, long tours. That\u2019s where this boot is at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> What happens when you start creeping into medium-angle stuff?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> It depends a lot on snow quality. If it\u2019s soft, you can push it a bit. If it\u2019s firm or variable, you\u2019re going to feel the limits. You\u2019ll need to make bigger radius turns and really hold your edge longer for stability. You can do it, but you\u2019re working a little harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Where does it feel like too much boot?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Honestly, if you\u2019re purely walking \u2014 like not really turning at all \u2014 it might still be more boot than you need. At that point you could go even lighter, maybe into something like Xplore. But for most XCD use, it\u2019s pretty well balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> And where does it feel undergunned?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Steeper terrain, firm snow, variable conditions. If you\u2019re trying to ski medium-angle terrain aggressively or you\u2019re hitting firm snow, that\u2019s where it starts to feel underpowered compared to the T4. Again, it comes back to priorities. If turning performance is the main goal, especially on medium angles, the T4 is going to feel more stable and powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Binding Pairings \u2013 Scarpa T4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Alright, let\u2019s get into bindings. Starting again with the T4 \u2014 if someone\u2019s building out an XCD crossover setup, what\u2019s the primary pairing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> The primary pairing is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/voile-switchback-telemark-binding.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/voile-switchback-telemark-binding.html\">Switchback<\/a>. It\u2019s got that rigid heel assembly that pairs really well with a plastic boot. Performance-wise, it\u2019s just a great match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What was interesting in our testing though is that the T4 also works with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/voile-3-pin-cable-telemark-binding.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/voile-3-pin-cable-telemark-binding.html\">3-Pin Cable<\/a>. It\u2019s a tighter fit because the boot is wider, and you\u2019ve got to be a little careful getting the duckbill onto the pins, but it works. So the T4 actually has a pretty wide range. You can run it from a 3-Pin Cable all the way up to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/voile-switchback-x2-telemark-binding.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/voile-switchback-x2-telemark-binding.html\">Switchback X2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Let\u2019s talk about the Switchback specifically. What\u2019s the ideal use case for T4 plus Switchback?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Medium angle terrain, more turning, faster transitions. They\u2019re really well matched in terms of performance and feel. The standout feature is the free pivot. You get frictionless uphill touring. That\u2019s the big advantage over a 3-Pin Cable, where you\u2019ll still get some resistance when you lift your heel. And what\u2019s great about the Switchback is once you\u2019re in, you\u2019re in. You\u2019re just flipping the switch between tour and ski mode. Especially on scaled skis in rolling terrain, that\u2019s incredibly efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Any real tradeoffs with T4 plus Switchback?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Not really. If anything, if you want more downhill power, you jump to the Switchback X2 since the pivot point is a little further back and gives you more engagement. But as a crossover setup, the standard Switchback is hard to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Okay, now what happens if someone says, \u201cI want to drop weight and run the T4 with a 3-Pin Cable instead\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> You\u2019re going simpler and lighter. That\u2019s the main reason to do it. Downhill performance is still surprisingly good because the boot is doing a lot of the work. But you lose that true free pivot efficiency on the uphill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can detach or stow the cable for touring, but it\u2019s still not the same as a full free pivot binding. So it\u2019s really a question of: do you want weight savings and simplicity, or maximum uphill efficiency?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Binding Pairings \u2013 Crispi Svartisen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Alright, now let\u2019s switch over to the Svartisen. What\u2019s the primary binding pairing here?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Definitely a 3-Pin Cable. That\u2019s the sweet spot. You could run the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/voile-3-pin-cable-traverse-telemark-binding.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/voile-3-pin-cable-traverse-telemark-binding.html\">3-Pin Cable Traverse<\/a> if you want a little more riser. Or even an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/voile-hd-mountaineer-3-pin-telemark-binding.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/voile-hd-mountaineer-3-pin-telemark-binding.html\">HD Mountaineer<\/a> if you want a cable-less option. The three-pin style bindings were originally designed around leather boots. The flexible spring and the boot flex just work together naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> We get asked a lot: can you put the Svartisen in a Switchback?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Yeah, and our answer is no \u2014 not the standard Switchback with the rigid heel assembly. The heel assembly is too stiff for a flexible leather boot. You struggle to get it on, and even once it\u2019s on, the springs don\u2019t really engage properly when you lift your heel. It just doesn\u2019t work right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The New Option \u2013 Switchback Cable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> So that brings us to what we\u2019ve been working on. What are we calling this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> The Switchback Cable. It\u2019s essentially a Switchback with a cable heel assembly that flexes naturally with a leather boot. 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The big standout feature is free pivot with a leather boot. That\u2019s something people have been asking for. Tradeoffs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Mostly weight. You\u2019re adding a little compared to a 3-Pin Cable. Also, the hinge point is more neutral and slightly further forward compared to a 3-Pin Cable, so the downhill feel is different. The 3-Pin Cable has a slightly more active feel in the turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But for someone who wants efficiency, hates transitions, and just wants to flip a switch and keep moving on rolling terrain \u2014 it\u2019s a very compelling option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Buying Guidance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Let\u2019s zoom back out. If someone is stuck choosing between the Svartisen and the T4, what\u2019s your advice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> It comes down to priorities. If you want to make more turns, ski medium-angle terrain, and push conditions a little more \u2014 go T4. If you\u2019re mostly touring, skiing low-angle terrain, and making some turns along the way \u2014 go Svartisen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a noticeable jump in weight and performance between the two. You just have to decide what matters more to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> How does touring length and frequency factor in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> If you\u2019re doing long touring days and prioritizing covering ground, the Svartisen paired with a 3-Pin Cable is hard to beat. It\u2019s lighter and incredibly comfortable. You can still do long days in the T4, especially with a free pivot binding, but you are carrying more weight. So you have to be okay with that tradeoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Who is the Svartisen wrong for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Someone who wants to ski medium-angle terrain aggressively and make a lot of turns. It\u2019ll feel undergunned there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> And who is the T4 wrong for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dave:<\/strong> Someone who\u2019s mostly touring and not really prioritizing downhill performance. It might be more boot and binding than they actually need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Rapid Fire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Question<\/th><th>Answer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>More forgiving boot?<\/td><td><strong>Crispi Svartisen<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>More powerful boot?<\/td><td><strong>Scarpa T4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lighter boot?<\/td><td><strong>Crispi Svartisen<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Better for long days?<\/td><td><strong>Crispi Svartisen<\/strong> (especially long touring days)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Better for making turns?<\/td><td><strong>Scarpa T4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Better for newer tele skiers?<\/td><td><strong>Scarpa T4<\/strong> (more stability and support)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Better for experienced tele skiers?<\/td><td>Depends on priorities. More touring = <strong>Svartisen<\/strong>. More turning on medium angles = <strong>T4<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler:<\/strong> Alright, that wraps up our discussion here. That\u2019s the Scarpa T4 vs Crispi Svartisen. We covered XCD, XCD crossover, binding pairings, and even touched on a new binding coming soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, these are just our opinions. 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