TESTED 2023
The Cochise 115 W DYN GW is the heat-moldable boot by Tecnica designed for freeriding and big powder days.
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In words
Intro
The women's version of the iconic orange Cochise is not a mere ski boot: it's a hard-charging, freeriding powerhouse. Which is why it's right at the limit of its category; you need to take this into careful consideration before shelling out the cash. The C.A.S. system offers unrivaled thermoforming of the shell and liner.
Walking
This is a very downhill-oriented boot, so no surprises that in uphill mode it's clumsy and more than a little bulky. The range of motion is limited; while the rockered GripWalk sole under the forefoot aids foot roll, this isn't enough to compensate for the lack of mobility. Despite this, it's a comfortable fit, with no real pressure points. It feels like a resort boot. Use it for brief sidecountry uphills.
Lab
Of the four micro-adjust buckles, the two on the cuff have a lock for walk mode and 180° twist option to stop them rattling against the ladder on the uphill. The thick, robust Power Lock strap hold the shin firmly. Entry is easy, though lower temperatures might make it more difficult. The ski/walk mechanism is fiddly, largely due to the dial used to lock the boot which is unworkable with gloves on.
Skiing
The perceived flex is higher than the stated 115, making it a precise, powerful boot that brings to mind the Mach1 LV Pro alpine boot, which it was inspired by. Incredibly responsive, it locks in the foot and provides immediate power transmission. Its progressive flex lets you create sinuous turns of various lengths. The Asymmetric Power Transmission technology, where the inside of the shell is thicker than the outside, increases lateral power transmission and edge grip with faster and more controlled edge-to-edge transitions. The perfect boot for slackcountry days that you can use for short uphills where necessary.
Technical specifications
LINER MATERIALS
polypropylene, co-injected carbon
SHELL MATERIALS
PU
INSERT TYPE
Dynafit certified
Buckle description
four lightweight micro-adjust buckles + 45 mm Power Lock
Sole description
Vibram GripWalk
Liner description
High Performance C.A.S. Celliant
No. of buckles
4
Lean forward
12.5°
Available sizes
22–27.5 mp, insole for half sizes
Released in
2023
Made in
Europe
Price
600 €
Status
Novelty
Declared specsMeasured by us
We measured the measure 24.5 to get all the details
1.620 gr
Individual weight
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Liner weight
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Shell weight
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285 mm
External shell length
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External shell width
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Inner shell width
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Pin distance
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Force to 20° back
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N/A
Force to 20° forward
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55 °
Cuff ROM
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N/A
Maximum cuff height
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Maximum tongue height
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N/A
Maximum forefoot width
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N/A
Maximum ankle width
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N/A
Sole thickness at toe
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99 mm
Min. last width
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99 mm
Max. last width
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