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Sneak Peek: Next Season's Atomic Hawx UL XTD 130 Boots

  • admin
    2017-03-17 22:04:11

    One boot for both backcountry and the resort?
    Next season’s Atomic Hawx UL XTD 130 Boots just arrived at Backcountry Skiing Canada HQ and we’re excited to get them out in the snow. Atomic has labelled this their new “crossover ski boot”. While the Hawx has been Atomic’s go-to all-mountain boot, the new UL XTD’s freeride touring capabilities are said to provide the one boot that can do it all. Taking cues from Atomic’s ultra light Backland boot such as the Freelock 2.0 walk/ski mechanism, the Hawk UL XTD offers up a very respectable 54° of cuff rotation and weighs a scant 1.42kg. A full Grilamid shell and Dynafit Tech Inserts are but a few of the features of this new boot.

    Atomic Hawx UL XTD 130 Boots

    Atomic has strived to combine the best of their alpine and backcountry knowledge and design into a single boot and we’re going to put it through the paces this spring, so stay tuned for a full review to follow.
    Atomic Hawx UL XTD 130 BootsAtomic Hawx UL XTD 130 Boots

  • 2wheeler
    2017-03-18 18:04:00

    Moldable shell!  130 flex!  1400g!  easy walk mode!  sign me up.  Stoked to try this out next year.
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