 Poster: A snowHead
|
Hey There,
In the market for new Ski Boots.
Do you guys know of any good reviews on super lightweight all mountain boots?
I have been looking at the Atomic Ultra Hawx, but I'd love any other suggestions.
Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
|
Some that fit?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
|
A really valuable response, thank you, Rogg.
Back to the question...any impartial recommendations from people who review/sell boots?
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
@venevi, welcome to snowHeads. 
I don't do touring, but presumably there are touring boots (which I think are lightweight by definition) which also work well for downhill. After all, touring consists of going down as well as up. I hope someone comes up with some helpful suggestions for you, apologies for my own ignorance on the subject.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
|
Thanks, @hurtle - much appreciated.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I just had a pair of those Atomics fitted, incredibly light. And super comfortable but to be fair that’s prob down to Colin’s fitting!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
@swishtony, thanks bud - where did you get them fitted?
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
|
|
@venevi, Colin at Solutions 4 Feet in Bicester. 4 hour drive for me but worth every drop of fuel!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The regular Atomic Hawx range is now pretty damn light compared at least to standard of 5 or so years ago. Is the Ultra just one of the regular boots and the XTD the even lighter touring version - the brand extension of the Hawx name is utterly confusing.
|
|
|
|
|
|
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
|
@venevi, I know that the response from @rogg, wasn’t directly helpful, but unless you are a racer chasing fractions of a second, or are incredibly lucky to have identical matching feet that perfectly match a particular manufacturers boot, the fit and fitting of ski boots makes a massive difference.
Super lightweight used to mean around 1800g, but now it’s around 1500g. Much below that and you start trading downhill performance for up hill touring ability. Normal 3 or 4 buckle overlap boot ski far better downhill, than the lighter weight tongue boots that are better for touring.
As mentioned above, define exactly what you want the boot for, note down any problems you have had in the past, then contact one of the many quality boot fitters. If they think the Atomic Ultra Hawx is a good option, the all’s well, if not follow their recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
|
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
|
@venevi,
IF your feet are the right shape then the "cabrio" style 3 piece boots derived from the Raichle Flexon are significantly lighter than conventional 2 piece 4 clip boots. The two key manufacturers are Full Tilt and Dalbello (Krypton range). Not everyone gets on with these boots but those that do tend to be very loyal to the the design (including some famous names)- it's a bit of a cult. I'm a fan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
should say these are alpine (downhill) boots
Although both do some models with tech fittings etc which are aimed more at freeride than pure touring
|
|
|
|
|
|
You know it makes sense.
|
| Dave of the Marmottes wrote: |
| The regular Atomic Hawx range is now pretty damn light compared at least to standard of 5 or so years ago. Is the Ultra just one of the regular boots and the XTD the even lighter touring version - the brand extension of the Hawx name is utterly confusing. |
I think the Ultra is the narrow/lower volume version?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
|
Yes, Ultra is the 98 last, narrowish heel model. I have some, best boot yet: but not "super lightweight" by any means. Lighter than my last pair, but not as light as snowboard boots.
Get a pair that fit, then if there's choice, choose weight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Poster: A snowHead
|
Hawx for the win.
Always surprised the ski industry does not make more of lightweight gear.
Lots of fat, rich, old skiers would jump at the chance of paying more for less.
A lighter jacket, hat, turtleneck, pants, socks, glasses, boots, skis and poles could shaveoff pounds of weight for sweaty riders.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
Someone tossed one of those Hawx lightweight boots at me the other day - they're amazingly light.
It's about time boots got lighter, if only to lighten up my hand-baggage.
Many of the current generation Atomic boots have that fancy ride/walk mode thing which makes them very useful for split boarders or just snowboarders in general because you can fit spring systems in there and adjust the flex that way instead of relying on the shell construction.
The Atomic Backland Ultimate is 750g a boot. The Ultimate is a bit extreme (no tongue!), but the standard Carbon model doesn't weigh much more and looks pretty tidy.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
|
|
@Whitegold, I totally agree with you!
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
|
@whitegold you have a point, look at porsche with the gt3..... unfortunately I fall into the category of preferring lighter gear but within reason (I am not adding up the grams on individual gear), I wish i fell into the category of rich!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
