Last tested
2023
Status:ongoing
2025

Tigard 130

ingredient
New four-buckle Dynafit model halfway between freetour and freeride, ideal for classic tourers who are branching out. Light
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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 suitable for mountaineering sections and the liner feels a touch thin around the foot yet too thick on 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 €
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
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N/A
Shell weight
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315 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
XXXXX
N/A
Force to 20° back
XXXXX
N/A
Force to 20° forward
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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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