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Tecnica Cochise Boot - Men's - 2011 BCS

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You can't ski the big lines if you sacrifice big-mountain performance for backcountry-specific gear. That's why Tecnica developed the stiff and capable Cochise Boot with an interchangeable sole design so you can rally up and down with either the AT tech bindings or regular DIN binders. While being stiff and ready to smear turns down big backcountry faces, this boot's walk-hike mode and tech-binding compatible sole means you can skin back up for seconds without wishing you'd chosen a different touring setup.

  • The stiff 120 flex yields a high-performance feel for big-mountain freeriding on steep resort lines and legendary backcountry descents
  • A 100mm-wide last fits more feet naturally so you can have a snug boot and greater control without the foot numbness
  • A thermo-moldable liner provides efficient power transfer from your foot to the shell, keeps heat inside, and it can be further customized by a boot fitter
  • Comes with an installed AT tech sole which clicks into AT-specific bindings (like Dynafit) and features Arch Grip technology for superior grip on boot packs and rocky summits
  • DIN sole is sold separately
  • Sole features four large button-head machine screws that can be removed with a hex key
  • Cuff Mobility System frees the cuff and allows a comfortable rotation for hiking, walking, and skinning, and then it locks back into place for skiing
  • The liner's hook-and-loop rear spoiler lets you further customize your fit by moving it or removing it while a boot board absorbs impacts during cliff drops and bumps
  • The 45mm hook-and-loop Powerstrap and three aluminum buckles lock down the boot to fit your foot closely and comfortably

Bottom Line: Stiff, incredibly versatile, and ready to drop off a steep summit.

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How much does it weigh? Thanks

How much does it weigh? Thanks

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December 21, 2011

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68.5oz, 1938gr per boot

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December 22, 2011

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310mm boot weighs 2078g right out of the box including the footbed and spoiler

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December 22, 2011

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Uphill...Downhill...Shred.

By: Backcountry.com Sponsored Athlete
December 13, 2011

Took a hike up Highlands bowl the other day and the walk mode in these boots preserved my muscle energy enough to have a little fun on the way back down. Vibram soles really made it easy to step on the exposed rocks on the ridge too.

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Rating for this product: 5

Best boots I've ever had

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February 23, 2012

I love these boots. They are hands down the best boots I've ever had. They are stiff and get me rolling through the bumps but can handle earning some turns as well. The new plastic seems to get a few more dings than my traditional alpine tecnica's but who cares about a few scratches. Tools to be used. The only problem I've ever had with them was the lock to ski function froze on me on one really long skin track and needed to thaw for a bit in order to lock. But as soon as they warmed up they were back to spec. That was probably more of my fault for leaving them in my truck the night before due to couch surfing.

Best comment I've gotten all year was by a kid in the lodge at Crested Butte two weeks ago... he said those are sick boots. Its what Lebron would wear if he skied. HA!

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My feet are 32cm long, which is approx. 12.6 inches. Don't

My feet are 32cm long, which is approx. 12.6 inches. Don't you know if size 31 will be OK for me? I currently have lowa x-alp pro which is in fact tecnica agent at boot and they fit perfectly, they are just fallong apart so I'm looking for replacement. Thanks for your help.

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December 13, 2011

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Yes Size 31 should be no problem. I wear a size 12.5/13 street shoe and can wear the size 28.5 (with a little toe punch). A general fit guide for these boots is that they fit long, especially compared to other AT boots. I can wear a 28.5 Cochise with a little toe punch but I literally can't even get my foot into a 28.5 Dyanfit Titan. Hope that helps.

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December 18, 2011

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And the winner is...

By: Backcountry.com Sponsored Athlete
November 27, 2011

Whooping Pat Sewell up the boot pack in the Four Pines area of JH backcountry. Given'er!

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Rating for this product: 5

These things rock

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December 19, 2011

I am a ski partoller and have spent about 30 long days in this boot so far this season and I absolutely love them. I put the intuition power wrap liners in them and swapped in the DIN soles and the combination crushes on the down hill and the touring/walk mode is amazing (I have toured in them 3 times so far). I have a really wide foot and with a few punches in the 6th toe area they feel great. These are easily my favorite boots I have ever owned

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Tecnica Cochise

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October 12, 2011

A Little Closer Look

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Will Backcountry carry the DIN sole kit for this boot? I can't

Will Backcountry carry the DIN sole kit for this boot? I can't seem to find it anywhere, and I'm actually wondering if this stock tech sole will be compatible with one pair of skis on which I have Marker Jesters and the other with Dynafit Radicals, without the need to change.

Thanks very much.

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November 30, 2011

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The Tech sole is not compatible with Jesters. It is a tech sole that works with any tech/dynafit binding. Look for DIN soles available through Backcountry soon

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November 30, 2011

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Frankenboot to Production II

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October 12, 2011

Another comparison of the idea Arne had and how Tecnica applied it to the freemountain line.

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Rating for this product: 5

Just what I've been waiting for

By: Backcountry.com Vendor Rep
December 14, 2011

Not sure if the title of the review is actually a cheesy love song from the 80's, but I've been singing it to my new boots all night while breaking them in around the house and skinning around the basement. These boots are rad. Fits just like a solid Tecnica alpine boot, but with the added bonus of walk mode and a rubber vibramish sole. Reasonably light weight for the up, and reasonably burly for the down. I've got the new Dynafit Radical mounted up on a pair of 186 Blizzard Bodacious and it's time to party. As soon as it snows. A lot.

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By: Backcountry.com Vendor Rep
December 19, 2011

I don't think a Dynafit binding necessarily needs to be on a super light ski at all, especially the Radical. If someone was a total weight weeny they'd get a lighter Dynafit binding on a lighter ski. I think the beauty of the Radical paired with the Cochise boot is that it can still drive a bigger ski, and you're getting massive weight (and energy) savings by going Dynafit over a Duke or Fritchi since the Dynafit is more efficient. You're not lifting a binding heel piece with you each step, and the toe interface is practically frictionless compared to other AT bindings.

The Dynafit skis just fine on the down, but I'm only skiing it in soft snow outside of the resort. If you're skiing resort at all then a Duke type binding is the answer, still with the Cochise boot. Walk mode is a night and day difference with an AT binding compared to an Alpine boot, and the Cochise has the best walk mode set-up of any boot I've seen - super easy to use.

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December 16, 2011

Would you recommend that set up for 3 or 4 days trips? Reason why I'm asking is that I'm in the process of putting a nice set up together for backcountry and I'm just very confused. I thought usually people would put an AT binding such as the Dynafit Radical on a lighter ski like K2 Coomback or other Dynafit skis that are engineered specifically fornbackcountry. Also do you feel a big difference riding with these bindings as supposed to your favorite alpine bindings? Do you really give up a lot of performance on the way down with the Radical compared to alpine bindings? I would greatly appreciate your feedback. Thank you

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Quick question...if I have one pair of skis with Marker Jester

Quick question...if I have one pair of skis with Marker Jester bindings and another with Dynafit Radicals, will I have to buy the different set of soles for these boots and switch them out each time I switch skis?

Thanks so much.

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November 29, 2011

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That would be best. You will not get a consistent accurate release from your alpine bindings with the AT sole.

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November 30, 2011

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Austin Ross : Crystal Mountain, Washington

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October 12, 2011

Austin riding Cochise Boot on a 186 Bodacious last year in Washington.

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November 27, 2011

Thanks BlizzImages - that is really helpful information. I think you make a good point about having the boot fitted to your foot. I believe it is possible to have some excess material carved out to make a bit more room inside? Not sure how costly this is, but I would definitely consider this, if the boot were too snug.

I presently ride a pair of Lange boots, which are known to fit a medium - wider to foot, but they are terrible and just cut the circulation from my toes. I just have to find a better fitting boot and have always looked to the Technica's, but just never managed to get a pair - now I am seriously considering the Cochise and I think it will be the right boot.

Thanks again, I appreciate your feedback.

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November 15, 2011

The Cochise is 100m lasted boot, and keep in mind that sometimes the right boot still might need an adjustment to get them just right. If your foot really demands 104mm then I would say that is not a "semi wide foot", but a very wide foot. The Cochise is not a super narrow boot, but will fit snug if your foot is truly that big. If the features and boot quality is what you are looking for, you can still get a Cochise and find a good boot fitter to make it even better if need be. In the past I have always ridden a narrower boot than this and had to do shop work to ride them, and still often had "6th toe" issues -- I'm riding these straight out of the box and they're perfect.

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November 11, 2011

That's so rad! Gotta get out west soon. How do you find the boot fits? I have Lange boots now and they are pinching the circulation of my two smallest toes off. Just all around terribly uncomfortable. I have been eying these for a bit now and want to grab them - i have a semi wide foot, around 104mm.

Thanks - and great pic!

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Rating for this product: 5

Awesome Boots

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January 12, 2012

Great boots overall, stock liners are not the best, pack out fast, and are cold. I upgraded with some Intuition PowerWraps, and now these things rock, great all mountain boot...I even use the tech soles in my Soly STH 916 without any issues

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Cuff Mobility

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October 12, 2011

In depth view into the Cuff Mobility Function

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Does anyone know the weight?

Does anyone know the weight?

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November 20, 2011

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310mm boot sole = 2078g per boot right out of the box, everything stock

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November 21, 2011

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Frankenboot to Production

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October 12, 2011

On the left is the boot that Arne Backstrom "engineered" in his garage. On the right is the result in the Tecnica Cochise, available in all Freemountain boots from Tecnica.

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My foot is approx. 104-106mm wide - is this going to be impossible

My foot is approx. 104-106mm wide - is this going to be impossible for me to wear? My boots now are quite narrow and they suck the life out of my feet! Any info would help!

Thanks

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November 11, 2011

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Thanks everyone for your advice!

I am in Toronto - and there are enough stores where I can get a fitting done - yet, none of the stores here carry the boot in question. This makes it difficult to do a fitting.

That being said, I know that Technica boots do generally fit on the more narrow side, but I love the look and overall design feel of this boot.

Thanks again!

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November 27, 2011

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Do u live near a decent ski shop? Just about any decent bootfitter could easily make these fit your foot. If you want the best performing sidecountry boot out right now I would pick one up and take it to your nearest shop to have them fit. They won't be available much longer.

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November 12, 2011

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This is a 100mm.last which is on the narrower side, I would not buy this without trying it on, but suspect you need a wider option.

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November 12, 2011

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2011 Model No Longer Available

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Best boots I've ever had

5 star rating

By: jcmiller1510715 February 23, 2012

I love these boots. They are hands down the best boots I've ever had. They are stiff and get me rolling through the bumps but can handle earning more...

These things rock

5 star rating

By: Ben December 19, 2011

I am a ski partoller and have spent about 30 long days in this boot so far this season and I absolutely love them. I put the intuition power wrap liners more...

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Shell Material:
polyether 
Number of Buckles:
Buckle Material:
aluminum 
Micro-Adjustable:
yes 
Flex Index:
120 
Thermo-moldable:
yes 
Last Width:
100mm 
Sole Type:
Vibram 
Walk Mode:
yes 
Binding Compatibility:
(interchangeable) alpine, AT 
Recommended Use:
all-mountain, big mountain freeride, alpine touring 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year