Tigard 130

TESTED 2023
New four-buckle Dynafit model halfway between freetour and freeride, ideal for classic tourers who are branching out. Light
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    Performance by context
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    Skiing
    Walking
    Climbing
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    In words

    Intro
    A brand-new model, this is Dynafit's only overlap boot: a solid freeride/touring crossover with the support and power transmission to match. Made from a new Grilamid/carbon fiber composite, the weight is seriously good for a four-buckle boot. It uses the effective Hoji Lock ski/walk system, which eliminates any movement between the shell and cuff by locking both firmly in place.
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    Walking
    It's not easy to put on and most types of feet will probably have pressure points; a thorough bootfitting is necessary before taking it out. The cuff rotation in walk mode is the best in class and reflects the brand's skimo identity. This is what makes it so popular with classic ski tourers. The tapered shape provides increased sensitivity: a good mix of features that let you take on big verticals and technically difficult sections with the appropriate equipment.
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    Lab
    No bells and whistles on the minimalist shell, just four alpine-style buckles that are easy to adjust. The ski/walk mechanism is functional, but the cables don't seem very durable. There is also a new strip on the tongue to hold the Velcro in place when walking. The size of the shell is ideal for reducing friction and the soft flaps aid entry. The GripWalk sole is not suited to challenging, technical sections on foot, while the liner feels thin around the foot but too thick at the tongue.
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    Skiing
    In descent it behaves like a freeride/touring hybrid. The flex is ever so slightly soft but gives good control over relatively stiff mid-fat skis, with a focus on precision over performance. There's a nice amount of progressive flex at the front and good amount of support at the rear; nothing life-changing but it'll hold up anywhere you decide to go. It's more of an alpine-style boot for traditional ski tourers or resort skiers looking for a freeride setup. It's not for youthful freestylers looking to jump off anything and everything they can find. The impressively low weight means you can go out looking for big mountain lines higher up. Suitable as an entry-level boot in the 110 flex version.
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    Technical specifications

    LINER MATERIALS
    carbon fiber-reinforced Grilamid
    SHELL MATERIALS
    Grilamid
    Buckle description
    two shell buckles, two cuff buckles + strap
    Sole description
    Gripwalk
    Liner description
    Dynafitter 15
    Thermal value
    B
    No. of buckles
    4
    Lean forward
    12°/15°
    Available sizes
    25–31.5 mp
    Released in
    2023
    Made in
    Italy
    Price
    800 €
    Status
    Novelty
    Declared specsMeasured by us
    We measured the measure 27.5 to get all the details
    1.550 gr
    Individual weight
    XXXXX
    N/A
    Liner weight
    XXXXX
    N/A
    Shell weight
    XXXXX
    315 mm
    External shell length
    XXXXX
    N/A
    External shell width
    XXXXX
    N/A
    Inner shell width
    XXXXX
    N/A
    Pin distance
    XXXXX
    N/A
    Force to 20° back
    XXXXX
    N/A
    Force to 20° forward
    XXXXX
    70 °
    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
    101 mm
    Last
    XXXXX
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