![]() Designed for integration between the lower leg, liner and shell, the collection uses Nordica’s 3Force technology liner (men’s 130 S and women’s 115W) with customizable black cork, an EVA insert around the ankle, and an adjustable tongue to drive energy to the shell. In development for five years, the line consists of 130 S, shown right, and 120 for men, and 115 W and 105 W for women. Other features include bonded shell construction, reinforced dual-link cuff, enhanced range of motion for touring, and drivable cuff with power strap.įor 2021/22, Nordica has redesigned its Speedmachine boot family, adding the Speedmachine 3 SKUs to its line-up. Combining the best of touring and freeride, Dalbello also introduced the Quantum Free 130, 110 and 105 W with an easy-to-switch Hike and Ride mechanism, new buckles and liner improvements (130, pre-formed ankle section and full lace 110, lightweight, with less padding and 105 W specially tailored for women). for women, adding dual-density, rockered GripWalk soles for hiking, tech inserts for hybrid and pin tech bindings and a higher performance Wrap ID Pro heat-moldable liner. The following is a sampling from SGB of the ski boots you will find at retail for the season.ĭalbello introduces the Krypton 130 T.I. “It’s still all about power on the down and ease of use for the ascent,” said Tecnica marketing director Frank Shine, whose new Cochise collection serves up its biggest range of motion for touring yet while locking down firmly for power transmission. “Purchasing behaviors are showing consumers are interested in getting away from the crowded resorts and into the backcountry,” said Connor Clayton, marketing manager of Full Tilt, whose Ascendant collection fits that category.īut none of these improvements adding comfort on the climb come at the cost of performance. In particular, while the trend has been around for the past few years, skiers’ continued gravitation to the backcountry has not gone unnoticed, driving innovation in lighter materials, bigger range of motion touring and binding compatibility. “The enthusiasm people have for getting outdoors, especially during COVID, is giving us optimism for the future and spurring designs,” said Nordica USA’s marketing director Sam Beck. ![]() “Manufacturers are focusing on lightweight boots for touring, but that still offer high performance for the descent.”īoot-builders are also encouraged by skiing’s participation numbers during the pandemic, which has led to enhanced R&D efforts. “As more uphill-capable products have entered the market, the silos are becoming more clearly defined,” said Geoff Curtis of Dalbello, touting versatile boots that let skiers go from an all-mountain ski one day to a touring binding the next. The ski boot line-up for 2021/22 places walking at the forefoot with new soles and walking mode mechanisms that do not sacrifice power or performance.
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