Cables

Should probably be in gear talk, not really a big deal though.

I do believe Dalbello uses a cable system on the top buckle for their "Virus" touring boots. I also feel like they used cables on one of their softer park boots a few years ago, but I can't guarantee that. Not sure of any other companies that used cables though.

Should probably be in gear talk, not really a big deal though.

I do believe Dalbello uses a cable system on the top buckle for their "Virus" touring boots. I also feel like they used cables on one of their softer park boots a few years ago, but I can't guarantee that. Not sure of any other companies that used cables though.

my bad. wasnt sure where to put it

im pretty sure full tilt has patents on most of their boot features and if they havent yet theyre pending

Aha not a problem. I think its dumb when people come in to a thread and go "GEAR TALK RIGHT NAAAUUWWW!"

Anyways, back to the subject, I do believe Scarpa uses shorter cables on quite a few of their boots. Cables seem to be common to alpine touring boots, no idea why. Can't think of anyone that uses cables on a park boot besides dalbello though.

If my history is correct:

Raichle held the original patent.  They went out of business and boots were distributed by Kneissel for a season or two without making any changes. 
When the patent expired, Dalbello bought the patent and brought out their Krypton line which was based on the three-piece cabrio design with a few modifications. 
Around that same time, a group(led by LINE founder Jason Levinthal I believe) purchased all the old molds and tools for the production of the Flexons, and formed the company known as Full Tilt.  Their boots are virtually the same as the original Raichle Flexon. 

Full Tilts aren't a "park boot".

I know some snowboarding companies are using BOA which is basically the same thing. Doesn't really help you much though.

YES! Thankyou. This is how it went, and nobody ever believes me because they worship Full Tilt and refuse to acknowledge Dalbello which makes a higher quality boot in the first place.