This boot is capable of driving big skis in a wide range of conditions as have many of the burly alpine boots we have reviewed but the hawx ultra 130 turned heads and garnered attention for its high performance and low weight.
Atomic hawx ultra xtd 130 ski boots.
It s freeride ski touring boot.
The free lock 2 0 latch attaches so securely that the boot feels truly made for downhill riding at the resort.
Great skiing power with natural movement for touring.
Its 130 flex offers one of the stiffest designs that s ideal for advanced or heavier skiers and the 98mm is the narrowest hawx boot to ensure a precise performance.
Indeed i d call the hawx ultra xtd 130 a sort of crossover enough wordplay.
The atomic hawx xtd is a boot that if it fits we can heartily recommend to those looking for absolute maximum ski support in a package that still tours all you would want.
Never before had there been a boot that was light enough for extended touring and still skied like a legit 130 flex boot.
Hawx ultra xtd 130 after putting a lot of days in the boot i published my review of the new for 16 17 hawx ultra 130.
It s not a ski touring boot.
Hawx ultra xtd 130 ski boots.
Meet the atomic hawx ultra xtd 130 tech gw.
And with its 98mm last skiers with narrower feet can enjoy the legendary hawx feel too.
For 19 20 atomic swapped the hawx ultra xtd 130 s velcro power strap for a much more minimal but equally tall 50 mm cam style strap.
But at 1434 grams size 27 5 with excellent cuff mobility he does tour.
Atomic hawx ultra 130 vs.
While the new strap isn t elastic like a booster strap atomic claims that the hawx ultra xtd 130 s new cam style power strap conforms better to the boot and in turn your leg.
When the original atomic hawx ultra xtd dropped a few seasons ago it created some pretty big waves in the freeride ski industry.
This touring ready boot is an evolution.
Firstly i skied the hawx ultra xtd 130 via a couple of tours as well as cable laps.
And despite my prejudice against the idea of a very lightweight 4 buckle alpine boot i had to admit that the ultra 130 fits very well and performs very well as an all mountain boot.
The hawx ultra xtd 130 alpine touring boot is atomic s premier boot built with both touring and alpine skiing in mind.
We can recommend the hawx ultra xtd 120 for skiers looking to cover the full spectrum of backcountry skiing from resort side country to long traverses as long as the.
It s a ski boot built for both all mountain skiing and freeride touring featuring prolite construction extra reinforcement in all the right places.
Hawx ultra xtd 130 tech gw ae5023100.
Hawx ultra is our lightest alpine ski boot ever perfect for keeping your feet incredibly agile as you rip down the mountain with the best combination of snow feel and power ever felt in an all mountain boot.