BESTARD FF Climbing Guide

BESTARD FF Climbing  Guide

with its 1,400 grams. / pair (UK 8), the FF Climbing Guide from the Fast Forward line, is probably one of the lightest rigid and warm boots on the market, totally in line with the new trend of current Fast & Light mountaineering. Its minimalist design and Close Fit System technology also provide exceptional comfort and precision, while the TMS System of the shaft provides an optimal combination of support and freedom of movement.

Despite its lightness and minimalist design, it is a model that offers excellent rigidity, robustness and protection for mountain activities during the four seasons of the year, such as fast and technical alpine ascents, winter big walls and ice climbing. GuideFor technical ascents in high mountains and glaciers, as well as for activities such as ice climbing, long-term alpine expeditions and winter mountaineering in general, you need boots that provide complete confidence and protection from the environment.

For this reason, we design and manufacture our HIGH MOUNTAIN boots, using only the best materials, to help you reach your summit in the most comfortable and safe way possible.

All boots in this family have a completely rigid sole, an essential feature for the use of automatic crampons. They also serve as great support on steep technical ascents on snow, ice and rock routes.

Despite the rigidity of the sole, they are boots with surprising comfort also when approaching and crossing trails and mixed terrain, which can in some cases avoid the need to carry an additional pair of trekking or hiking boots. approach.

All High Mountain boots are waterproof and thermally insulated thanks to the incorporation of GORE-TEX® Insulated Comfort technology. Water-repellent Kevlar®, elastic Superfabric® and Microtech / Rubber
Kevlar®

Kevlar ® Extremely strong fabric yet soft and light. High content of Kevlar ®, an ultra-light aramidic fiber, which provides the following benefits to our boots:
an incomparable lightness / abrasion resistance ratio
great breathability
little water absorption and very fast drying
softness and quick adaptation to the shape of the foot
flexible without causing possible pinching in the flexion area.
Stretch SuperFabric ®

SuperFabric® is a fusion between lightweight technical fabrics covered by tiny armor plates. Despite the hardness of this layer of armor, the spaces between each plate allow total flexibility of the material; providing SuperFabric® with a wide range of high-performance properties, such as durability, breathability, stain resistance, quick drying, reduced weight, etc. The Elastic SuperFabric® is even lighter, thinner as well as highly elastic, adapting perfectly to the shape of the foot.
Microtech

High-quality microfiber material with excellent technical characteristics in terms of durability, breathability and weight reductionGore-Tex® Insulated Comfort / Primaloft
Gore-Tex® Insulated Comfort / Primaloft
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GORE-TEX® Guarantee of waterproofing and breathability.

Bestard was the first Spanish brand, and one of the first in the world, to incorporate Gore-Tex linings in mountain boots. Thanks to close collaboration between W.L. Gore and Bestard throughout these 20 years, we have managed to manufacture boots that offer a unique combination of, on the one hand, durable waterproofing, and on the other, effective evacuation of moisture created inside the boot.

The secret to achieving an optimal result is in a combination that is difficult to achieve: on the one hand the use of the Gore-Tex lining itself, and on the other the selection of materials with high performance features (leathers, fabrics, supports, sponges, etc. ), as well as a careful and meticulous way of manufacturing the boot.

The Gore-Tex® lining is a system in itself, the main part of which is a stretched PTFE membrane, whose surface consists of millions of microscopic pores that gives it excellent breathability. The pores are large enough to allow vapor molecules that are created inside the boot (sweat) to pass through, but at the same time small enough to prevent water molecules (rain, snow, etc.) from passing through, making it waterproof.

The complete lining is made up of different functional layers, which protect the membrane, contribute to a long life of the inner lining, good absorption and evacuation of sweat, etc. Thanks to the different functional layers of the lining, there are different lining variants. Gore-Tex, all waterproof and breathable.

For this specific boot we use a version with the following characteristics: Close-Fit-System

Wrap-around fit system, which allows a very precise adaptation (like a glove) without tightening, which provides a

exceptional level of sensitivity and precision for climbing and climbing, while providing extraordinary comfort and adaptation to different foot morphologies. The feeling when wearing them could be described as wearing sneakers, but with the features of mountain boots.
The system, which practically turns the boot into a second skin, is made up of the following components:
Anatomical and asymmetric last
Extended tying system
Gusset, tongue and elastic collarTMS-System

TRANSPIRATION · MOBILITY · SUPPORT
It guarantees an optimal balance between support and freedom of movement in the ankle area. At the same time, it considerably favors the evacuation of moisture created inside the boot.
uick-lock

The tying system includes a brake - Quick Lock - that blocks the cord and thus allows a differentiated adjustment of the tying, for example to regulate the tying of the rod without changing to the tying of the foot. This can be useful, for example, to tie the shaft more tightly during complicated steps on rocky terrain, and then loosen it during easier hiking routes, without ever changing to the foot tie. Heel strap

Facilitates the action of putting on the boot. It also serves, if necessary, as an anchor for transport, for example, in a backpack or in a harness carabiner.Rubber shoulder strap
A generous natural rubber shoulder strap brings the following benefits to the boot:
protection of the foot against possible impacts all around
better insulation from cold and humidity
protects the boot against abrasion
better grip in various situationsReflective elements

For greater visibility and safety in dark situations, bad weather, etc. Tab fixation
Prevents the tongue from rotating and dislocating during use.
Gore-Tex® Insulated Comfort / Primaloft
Durable waterproofing and breathability
Optimal climatic comfort:
For cold or very cold temperatures
For a wide variety of outdoor activities
Maximum heat retentionThe level of rigidity of a boot depends largely on the manufacturing insole.

We use six Bestflex mounting insoles, made of different materials, which give the boots five different levels of flexibility and rigidity, each one ideal for its specific activity.

The insoles that are marked with a '+P®' in the catalog technical sheets are also covered with PORON® Performance throughout the entire insole, which guarantees high energy return and excellent shock absorption throughout the life of the insole. the boot (see more information: PORON® Performance)
Bestflex FC + Primaloft, Rigid
A very technical insole made of carbon fiber, which gives it excellent performance in terms of lasting total rigidity combined with a very low weight.

PrimaLoft® insulation is a proprietary blend of ultra-fine microfibers that are designed to keep the body warm, dry and comfortable in extreme conditions and at minimal weight. High-density anatomical, Cambrelle-lined insole.
Ref: Plant. Sizes: EUR 36-48.

High-density anatomical insole, suitable for combating muscle fatigue thanks to its ability to mold to the shape of the foot and thus support each point, due to its effective absorption of the shocks of each step.

Lined with Cambrelle, a material that does not allow the development of fungi, bacteria and bad odors, and has great resistance to abrasion. It also helps keep feet dry thanks to its high moisture absorption, breathability and quick drying. The human foot is a complicated piece of engineering, creating an infinite number of different sizes and shapes, which makes the task of designing difficult. and make a unique boot that fits everyone. For this reason, at Bestard we try, as far as possible, to respect the differences in feet, using a series of different lasts, each of them very well studied so that each one serves a wide variety of morphologies.
FF Tech
Asymmetric last with medium / medium-high width
Maximum grip area
Traction
Braking Area
Cushioning
Stabilization area
Self-cleaning drainage paths
Uses: Mountaineering
Composite: Mont
TRACTION AND DURABILITY
The formula that has scaled the highest peaks.
Maintains its properties even at very low temperatures
Firmer compound, provides more support.

1. Toe with large contact surface (“climbing zone”) for better grip and precision on rocky surfaces.
2. Wide lugs for stability
3. Thin rubber base for an optimal relationship between durability and reduced weight
4. Reinforced heel, designed to ensure braking during descents