TESTED 2023
A comfortable boot with new generation BOA dial and PU plastics: for freetouring and slackcountry
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Buyer’s Guide reviews
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Product info
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In words
Intro
The evolution of the Hawk Ultra XTD is here, with a new BOA and a completely new shape. It’s still a downhill-focused boot, with an improved uphill experience and more comfortable fit. Also available in the classic four-buckle style.
Walking
This boot is a little disorientating. It's undoubtedly comfortable, but feels like a stiffer model on the uphill, when, considering its flex and construction, it should offer more range of motion. Walking is easy, thanks to the rockered sole under the forefoot. The BOA, which is already pretty bulky and moreover found on the side of the boot, gets in the way when walking on rock; you're always worried it'll catch on something. On the plus side the closure system is incredibly precise.
Lab
It fits beautifully, with no effort required putting it on or taking it off, and is immediately comfortable, without compromising on precision. The new BOA means you can make slight adjustments to the tightness of the boot without having to completely redo it every time: a real advantage as it lets you find your perfect setting. On the downside, closing the boot takes a lot more time and effort. The buckles on the cuff are easy to use, maybe a little on the fragile side. Classic Atomic ski/walk mechanism.
Skiing
The boot is very soft when skiing, more so than stated, and the flex is not very progressive. The plastic bulges when pushed to the limit and the high shell volume gives the impression that you are wearing a much burlier, heavier boot. It holds well on the diagonal, when the foot is held firmly and the top buckles properly support the ankle and shin. Sit back and it holds its own, forgiving loss of balance and poor stance. We recommend this boot on open terrain in powder conditions. It's hard to manage on difficult terrain and choppy, churned up snow. Possibly the perfect boot for professionals and anyone working on the slopes.
Technical specifications
LINER MATERIALS
PU
SHELL MATERIALS
PU
INSERT TYPE
Atomic Low Tech Insert
Buckle description
new generation BOA on the shell, two classic aluminum buckles on the cuff + 40 mm Quick Release Cam Strap
Sole description
Skywalk GripWalk
Liner description
Mimic Platinum
No. of buckles
3
Lean forward
13°/15°
Available sizes
22–27.5 mp
Released in
2023
Made in
Romania
Price
729.99 €
Status
Novelty
Declared specsMeasured by us
We measured the measure 24.5 to get all the details
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Individual weight
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Liner weight
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Shell weight
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282 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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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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