Gear Review
Black Diamond Factor Alpine Touring Boot - Men's
A stiff touring boot, can it be?
By Matthew Tabrys
Ranked #94 - Alpine Touring Boots
January 5, 2009
So everyone is always looking for an AT boot, that is stiff and flexes like an alpine boot. Well kudos to BD for giving us what we want. A 130 flex provides a super stiff responsive boot. This boot is awesome as an everyday resort boot, or as a touring boot. Other boots have better walk modes, but this one's is more than adequate. The boa system on the inner boot is cool in concept but makes for a major pain when trying to take the boot off. Overall, BD nailed it, and you couldn't ask for a better, more solid touring boot. Intuition liner would have been a nice touch. Oh well...no one is perfect.
View Details: Black Diamond Factor Alpine Touring Boot - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Shell Material:
- Pebax
- Liner Material:
- Power Fit Liner w/ Boa System
- Thermo-moldable Liner:
- Yes
- Number of Buckles:
- 4
- Micro Adjustable:
- Yes
- Forward Lean:
- Yes, 8 degrees over three settings
- Binding Compatibility:
- All AT and Alpine bindings
- Weight:
- [Pair] 9lb 2oz (413g)
- Recommended Use:
- Aggressive freeriding in or out of bounds
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
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