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In words
Intro
The Ultra is the narrowest in the Hawx series, with a 98 mm last that makes it the most alpine-focused boot in the lineup. Now in its third year of production but now only with the Boa closure system, it’s been treated to a slight facelift. The sub two-kilo weight ensures great versatility on multiple fronts, from short-to-medium tours near resorts, to lift-accessed powder days on medium-fat skis.
Walking
Pretty easy entry and precise alpine-style fit, with a slightly ramped feeling between heel and toe. The Boa tightens powerfully (though not uniformly) over the toes. It lacks a buckle to keep the heel anchored. Ankle travel is average for its class, with better forward movement than backward. Excellent under-arch reinforcement for tackling climbing sections or iron ladders: a valid one-boot quiver for use in resorts for tours with up to 500 meters of ascent.
Lab
Though solid, the Boa tends to stick out and could snag, buckle micro adjustment works well. The ski/walk lever is bulky and difficult to operate, so may not be compatible for all crampons. Durable Mimic Platinum liner, reinforced where needed and well padded; very thick tongue which risks packing out over time and becoming too soft. Nicely shaped but somewhat fragile buckles. Non-elastic booster. GripWalk sole with midsole reinforcement pad.
Skiing
The 130 flex is soft but more accurately rated than other models. Stiffer than in the past, reasonably precise edge hold, better with medium-fat skis and intermediate skiers. A more elastic booster strap would make the flex more progressive: the forward lean tends to feel hooky. An ideal boot if you’re progressing beyond the intermediate level—great for resort skiing with a wide range of skis and adapts well to varying snow conditions. It will appeal to the many freeriders who ski lift-accessed sidecountry and powder as well as easy touring.
Technical specifications
LINER MATERIALS
PU
SHELL MATERIALS
True Flex PU
INSERT TYPE
Atomic Low Tech Insert
Buckle description
BOA dial and cable
Sole description
Skywalk GripWalk
Liner description
Mimic Platinum
Thermal value
C
No. of buckles
3
Lean forward
13°/15°/17°
Available sizes
24–29.5 mp
Released in
2025
Made in
Romania
Price
849.99 €
Sustainability
Use of pre- and post-consumer recycled material. Designed for recycling: boot developed so that it can be disassembled and repaired.
Declared specsMeasured by us
We measured the measure 27.5 to get all the details
1.844 g
Individual weight
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Liner weight
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Shell weight
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312 mm
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Pin distance
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Force to 20° back
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Force to 20° forward
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54 °
Cuff ROM
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Maximum cuff height
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Maximum tongue height
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Maximum forefoot width
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Maximum ankle width
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Sole thickness at toe
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98 mm
Last
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