What are the Phantom Tech HD?
One of the sportier members of Scarpa's Phantom family, the Phantom Tech HD boots are designed primarily for ice climbing. They provide ample warmth and precision with lesser weight and bulk for optimum performance on technical ice and mixed ascents.
What are they made of?
The upper is split into a gaiter and shell (outer layer).
Gaiter: The boot's gaiter helps keep snow and ice at bay. A waterproof HDry® membrane is laminated to the inner side of the fabric, without seams or gaps, to ensure nothing can seep through, blocking rain and snow whilst keeping your feet warm and dry. The membrane provides reliable protection without compromising air permeability to regulate temperature and prevent moisture buildup inside the boot.
The material features ecorepel® Bio technology by Schoeller, a high-functioning, permanently odourless finish that mimics the natural protective mechanism of a plant. This finish wraps around individual fibres to reduce tension, creating a water-repellent effect without impairing breathability. ecorepel® eliminates the need for fluorocarbons, also making the finish PFC-free, certified by bluesign®.
Added PU TEK Technology also uses polyurethane for extreme abrasion resistance and enhanced weather resistance.
Shell: A mixture of microfibre and Microtech materials provides optimum abrasion/weather resistance and durability for challenging terrain. PrimaLoft® Micropile and PrimaLoft® Silver Performance Yarn also take comfort to a whole new level and provide ample warmth. Thanks to the merino fibres used in the PrimaLoft® Silver Performance Yarn, temperature regulation and natural odour control are enhanced without compromising weight or durability.
Insole: Carbon Tech III SL insoles have an incredible strength-to-weight ratio. Thanks to their carbon fibre construction, they provide support and structure underneath the foot whilst keeping weight to an absolute minimum.
Sole: Designed by Scarpa, the Precision Tech Roll AC sole keeps volume and weight to a minimum, creating a more precise fit and boosting overall performance.
Outsole: The Vibram® Mont rubber sole features a Durastep compound, considered best-in-class for mountaineering, to ensure stability and durability. As it's an ice climbing boot, this outsole is fashioned to be compatible with automatic B3 crampons.
What are its features?
A Sock-Fit XT tongue combined with the fast-lock lace system and fast-strap closure makes it even easier to get a close, precise fit with no pressure points over the foot, maximising comfort for long, multi-day ascents.
Inside, you'll find an Ortholite O-Therm insole, which creates a thermal barrier to elevate temperature regulation and warmth tenfold. It uses infused, open-cell PU foam with a proprietary aerogel to create the lightest, most advanced version of an insulative material, delivering a combination of unmatched warmth, all-day comfort and cold weather protection.
A built-in RECCO® reflector increases your safety tenfold by making you more searchable. RECCO® technology was initially designed in response to an avalanche tragedy and launched in 1983. It's a two-part system that enables rapid, directional pinpointing of your precise location with a harmonic radar, helping you feel more protected during extreme activities. Scarpa is the first brand to use this technology in its footwear, proving a very effective solution for adventurers and rescuers.
Features:
- Vibram Durastep compound in outsole
- Ortholite O-Therm insole
- RECCO Reflector for safety
- PU TEK Technology
- ecorepel® Bio by Schoeller
- HDry® waterproof membrane
- PrimaLoft® Micropile
- PrimaLoft® Silver Performance Yarn
- Carbon Tech III SL
- Precision Tech Roll AC Sole
- B3 rating
- Automatic crampon compatible