Topics from the brands featured on the 26th and 27th
The "RADICAL PRO" boots, favored by guide and core users, have been updated!
The RADICAL touring boots, renowned as "all-around ski boots" that achieve a high level of balance between walking and skiing performance, have been updated as the "PRO" model
The biggest improvement lies in the two-layer tongue construction, which combines two materials. Grilamid, which excels in rigidity and low-temperature stability, is fused with Pebax, which is flexible and highly responsive. While maintaining a flex of 120, it achieves a smoother and more forgiving flex characteristic. As a result, it provides high stability and control even in deep snow and on steep slopes. It offers excellent responsiveness and a feel that directly reflects your intentions
Furthermore, the range of motion has been expanded, making walking and hiking movements more natural and comfortable. The ankle buckle has been redesigned with a wire structure, achieving both lightness and a flexible fit. It securely holds the foot without excessive tightening, making it less tiring even during long periods of wear. The new structure, which combines strength, flexibility, lightness, and stability at a high level, supports high performance on all types of terrain
▼Explanation by staff member Tomoya Takahashi at SKI DIG (test ride event)
At the heart of its touring capabilities is the "Hoji Lock System." With a single lever operation, all parts work in conjunction, allowing for instant switching between walking and skiing. This significantly streamlines transitions and maintains a smooth flow of movement. In skiing mode, it consistently reproduces the same forward lean angle and fit, ensuring stable operation and reliability. Furthermore, it comes standard with a customizable footbed that can be trimmed and adjusted, achieving both lightweight design and a high level of fit. The design brings together comfort, operability, and mobility at a high level
Founded in 1950 in Austria, DYNAFIT began manufacturing leather ski boots based on mountaineering boots, later developing five-buckle ski boots with plastic shells. In 1973, Franz Kramer won the World Cup Downhill race, catapulting the brand to worldwide fame and ushering in a golden age for alpine skiing. Meanwhile, DYNAFIT continued to venture into new fields, releasing the "Tour Extreme" ski touring boot in 1980 and the "TLT binding," considered a revolution in ski touring, in 1984. Furthermore, in 1990, they developed the world's first boot, binding, and tech system. This ultra-lightweight touring binding garnered global attention, establishing DYNAFIT's position in mountain skiing.
Along with the evolution of technology demanding high performance, they adopted the endangered "snow leopard" as their image character, linking their brand image with nature conservation. They enjoy a high level of trust not only from top athletes and mountain and backcountry guides, but also from a wide range of mountain sports enthusiasts.
