OUR REVIEW OF THE DALBELLO CABRIO LV FREE PRO
Our complete Dalbello Cabrio LV Free Pro ski touring boot review is based on extensive on-snow testing in a variety of backcountry conditions. Discover our detailed analysis of uphill performance, range of motion, comfort, fit, transitions, downhill performance, stiffness, strengths, weaknesses and our full verdict in Ski Rando Magazine.
PRESENTATION OF THE DALBELLO CABRIO LV FREE PRO
Dalbello completes its freerando range with the new Cabrio LV Free Pro, a very muscular version of its Cabrio Free intended for skiers who are primarily looking for power and precision on the descent, while maintaining a true walking mode for approaches and skinning up.
Like the rest of the family, it retains the three-part Cabrio construction, with independent shell, cuff, and tongue. An architecture that offers progressive flex, good shock absorption, and behavior particularly suited to freeride. The Pro stands out mainly for its flex rated at 130+ and its carbon-reinforced composite polyamide cuff, compared to composite polyamide on the other Cabrio LV Free. The shell remains PU while the tongue is made of Pebax Rnew.
With a 99 mm LV fit, the Cabrio LV Free Pro clearly targets skiers looking for a precise fit. It retains a generous 65° range of motion, interesting for a shoe so descent-oriented. The closure relies on C23 buckles combined with a 40 mm Power Strap, while the IF Hike Lite liner is specific to this new version. However, Dalbello does not indicate any weight in this preliminary catalog, so we will have to wait for the final sheet to know its exact positioning on this point.
A Cabrio LV Free range now available in four versions
The Cabrio LV Free 130 3DWrap remains just below with a flex of 130, a composite polyamide cuff, and a 3DensityWrap Max Hike liner. It weighs 1,880 g per shoe and retains the 99 mm fit and 65° range of motion.
The Cabrio LV Free 120 IF uses the same architecture with a flex of 120 and an IF Hike Pro liner, for 1,980 g. Finally, the Cabrio LV Free 105 W IF is the women’s version with a flex of 105, an IF Hike Pro W liner, and a stated weight of 1,780 g. All share the same 99 mm fit and a 65° range of motion.
With this new Cabrio LV Free Pro, Dalbello pushes the freeride slider of its freerando range even further: narrow fit, carbon cuff, and 130+ flex for skiers who want a real descent shoe capable of efficiently skinning up.
FEATURES
■ Flex: 130 +
■ Closure: 4 BUCKLES + STRAP
■ Interchangeable soles: YES
■ Metatarsal width: 99 mm
■ Weight: 3570 g
■ Price: 800 €
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