Ski Bum Reviews - Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA - 2024 Ski Boot Review
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The Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA GW is the ultimate all-mountain crossover boot, blending downhill performance with walkable efficiency. The next-generation Prolite design starts with an incredibly lightweight profile and reinforces critical areas, resulting in an exceptionally robust all-mountain/freeride touring boot that offers 25% more stability for powerful skiing. The BOA® Fit System Alpine ensures a secure foothold and precise skiing performance, enhancing overall comfort. This boot is completely customizable, thanks to the heat-moldable Memory Fit and the Mimic Platinum Liner, which can be uniquely shaped to fit your foot perfectly. The Adaptive Fit System (AFS) Tongue allows multiple tongue positions, ensuring a precise fit over the instep. Furthermore, the highly adaptable GripWalk Sole makes this boot compatible with GripWalk, MN, MNC, and Pin bindings. Its cuff boasts an impressive 54° range of motion, facilitating unrestricted movement. This hard-flexing boot offers a low volume, 98mm fit, making it the ideal choice for skiers who conquer every resort run and seek adventurous skiing beyond the boundaries in fresh snow and challenging terrain. It's the dream boot for versatile advanced to expert skiers who are looking for a hardcore backcountry ski boot that can also feel at home doing laps at your local resort.
Technology
The Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA GW Alpine Touring Ski Boots offer a precise fit with a narrow 98 mm last and utilize Memory Fit technology for a fully customized shell, cuff, and liner. The Memolink additive enhances moldability, expanding up to 6mm in the forefoot and 10mm in the ankle for an anatomical fit. These boots feature an extremely stiff flex (130), a breathable and washable 3D Platinum Tour Liner with added comfort elements like a 3D Stretch Toe Box and 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation, and an Achilles Flex Zone. The shell is constructed with Polyurethane for durability, and True Flex Polyurethane for improved flex. The Energy Backbone and Prolite Construction provide strength and performance. Adjustable forward lean, a wide range of motion, and shell rotation enhance versatility. Ski/Walk mode includes the Free/Lock 4.5 Mechanism and Frictionless Pivot. Boa® Fit System Alpine and durable aluminum tour buckles ensure precise closure. A 50mm Quick Release Cam Strap offers a secure fit, and the ISO 23223 GripWalk Sole with Investment Cast Tech Inserts provides grip and tech binding compatibility.
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Specifications
• Flex No. : 130
• Norm : [Walk Sole ISO 23223 - Type A]
• Weight (g) / Boot (Size) : 1,831 / 26-26.5
• Product Lead Time : 50
Features
• Shell Technology : Memory Fit
• Liner technology : Mimic, Adaptive Fit System (AFS) Tongue
• Shell Closure : BOA® Fit System Alpine
• Last / Fit : 98mm Narrow Last
• Shell Technology : Prolite, Investment Cast Tech Inserts
• Cuff Technology : Frictionless Pivot, Free/Lock 4.5, Energy Backbone
• Shell / Cuff Material : True Flex PU / PU
• Cuff Height : Regular Cuff - All Sizes
• Liner Model : Mimic Platinum
• Liner technology : Achilles Flex Zone, 3D Stretch Toe Box, Dura Shield, 3MTM ThinsulateTM
• Power Strap : 50mm Quick Release Cam Strap
• Cuff Closure : 7000-Series Aluminium Tour Buckles
• Forward lean : 13°, 15° (Default), 17°
• Shell Rotation : 3°
• Boot Sole : Skywalk GripWalk Sole
• What's in the box : Size Adjuster, Liner Spoiler
• Cuff Range of Motion : 54°