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In words
Intro
In Dynafit's race collection it sits below the DNA by Pierre Gignoux, but just above the Mezzalama. Though the name is similar to the former, it couldn't be more different. Compared to the latter, on the other hand, the construction is identical but the materials are different. The DNA has a carbon cuff and carbon-loaded Grilamid shell, while the Mezzalama uses more forgiving carbon-loaded Grilamid in the cuff and fiberglass-reinforced Grilamid in the shell, for broader appeal.
Walking
The toe box is roomier than the midfoot and heel, which feels good in walk mode. Cuff rotation itself is excellent—on a par with a full carbon—but hampered a little by the one-touch system, which lacks the range between ski and walk mode found on other models, unless you re-adjust the cord each time: so you’re forced to choose between having more travel when walking or more precision when skiing, and for us we were happy to accept compromises on the former.
Lab
Entry is easy for the category, even considering the technical volume. The liner is short and soft (though it covers the ankle bones and Achilles tendon well), with a long tongue for frontal support. The one-touch system is adjusted to either a more ski or more walk-oriented position, meaning that you have either less range of movement or less precision. You need to get used to the slim cord on the cuff; it does get easier but needs to be positioned correctly.
Skiing
The low volume around the heel and midfoot provides precision, offset a little by the roomier toebox, which is welcome on the uphill, but should probably be modified a little if you want to improve downhill performance. The liner is precise and aids power transmission to the edge while providing plenty of rear support, though due to its short length it may dig into the calf muscles. Up front it offers solid support after a moment's hesitation, though the impulse transmission could be improved by a stiffer liner tongue that works better with the plastics, which dig in a little. Holds its own well compared to other semi-carbons.
Technical specifications
LINER MATERIALS
carbon fiber
SHELL MATERIALS
carbon fiber-reinforced Grilamid
INSERT TYPE
Master Step
Buckle description
Race Lock + Swift dial
Sole description
Pomoca Race
Liner description
DNA Bikini
No. of buckles
2
Lean forward
10°/13°
Available sizes
23–31 mp
Released in
2021
Made in
Italy
Price
1100 €
Declared specsMeasured by us
We measured the measure 27.5 to get all the details
810 g
Individual weight
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N/A
Liner weight
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N/A
Shell weight
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291 mm
External shell length
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N/A
External shell width
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N/A
Inner shell width
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N/A
Pin distance
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N/A
Force to 20° back
XXXXX
N/A
Force to 20° forward
XXXXX
60 °
Cuff ROM
XXXXX
N/A
Maximum cuff height
XXXXX
N/A
Maximum tongue height
XXXXX
N/A
Maximum forefoot width
XXXXX
N/A
Maximum ankle width
XXXXX
N/A
Sole thickness at toe
XXXXX
97 mm
Min. last width
XXXXX
97 mm
Max. last width
XXXXX
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