Newly released for 24/25, it seeks to provide the best compromise between the uphill and downhill, whilst balancing performance and comfort. For long ascents and committing missions
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Intro
Newly released for 24/25, as the name suggests, this is an incredibly light boot, which has been designed to tackle huge verts, multiple reascents, undertake outings with committing mountaineering sections and enchainments, all without unduly compromising downhill performance. It’s a boot for carving and driving hard on medium-light skis, as well as enjoying fun skiing whilst also ensuring a reassuring ride across all snow types. As stated by the manufacturer, it’s a tad better than the Skorpius on the uphill and a tad below on the downhill.
Walking
Performs, or indeed outperforms the best Race boots in its category. The stated ROM is 70°, with a very free action, even with buckles closed, and completely friction free throughout fore-aft ankle flex. The liner is very well-structured to the rear (where there is a rigid reinforcement) and at the sides provide sufficient support on technical sections when needed. The rockered sole allows for fast walking without being excessive, and feels comfortable straight from the off.
Lab
Every detail has been designed to shave the grams, without removing anything that might compromise downhill performance. We really like the lightweight technopolymer levers, which sit snug to the shell and are designed to be superbly ergonomic. The lower buckle closure is fairly localized, whilst the minimalist sole nevertheless has more substance in the midfoot along the sides to provide the necessary enhanced protection from rocks. They’re easy to get on and off, even for those not accustomed to the fit of a Light boot: these will be a sure-fire winner in the store.
Skiing
The Kilo is a winner on the uphill, but also holds its own on the downhill. It wasn’t designed to be the best when pointed downhill, but to get a podium place and provide a winning balance between uphill and downhill. Shell and cuff in bio-based Grilamid, loaded with long carbon fibers to confer a progressive flex. The cuff position sits quite vertical and is similar to the F1 LT (adjustable). As flex builds, thrust is somewhat lacking, but does ramp up progressively. By comparison, power initiation on the F1 XT is immediate and decisive. Strong rearward support, and a streamlined foam liner with a softer, more comfort-oriented layer where it contacts the leg. Some room around the midfoot provides opportunities for customization. Lightness for less robust skiers.
Technical specifications
LINER MATERIALS
Grilamid Bio Based LF Carbon
SHELL MATERIALS
Grilamid Bio Based LF Carbon
INSERT TYPE
S4 Insert
Buckle description
lower in technopolymer with cable running through 3 points + upper in technopolymer. Upper Force Power Buckle
Sole description
FriXion Wave Alpine
Liner description
02 Kilo
Thermal value
B
No. of buckles
2
Lean forward
12°/14°
Available sizes
24–31.5 mp
Released in
2024
Made in
Italy
Price
750 €
Sustainability
Use of natural materials. Designed for recycling: boot developed so that it can be disassembled and repaired.
Declared specsMeasured by us
We measured the measure 26.5 to get all the details
1.000 gr
Individual weight
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Liner weight
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Shell weight
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286 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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70 °
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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101 mm
Min. last width
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101 mm
Max. last width
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