According to Lange, this boot "combines all the capabilities of piste boots with the easy walking of ski touring boots. The Low Tech inserts are Dynafit-certified and injected to ensure improved stability and control. The Grilamid material makes the ascent easier while offering excellent downhill performance." After well over 60 days in the snow, I am quite satisfied with the Lange XT Freetour and its features.
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Gear of the Week | Lange XT 130 Freetour (Model 2017)
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Long XT 130 Freetour model
Spoilt for choice: who hasn't been there? That's how I feel about freeride ski boots, which should actually be able to do everything. They should have inserts for pin bindings. They should offer 100% ascent and 100% descent performance. And in addition to the aforementioned performance, they also need to be comfortable and warm. So I'm looking for an egg-laying, feel-good product. The Freetour from Lange tries to combine the best performance from the racing and touring worlds.
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Long XT 130 Freetour model
Long XT 130 Freetour model
Rightly satisfied because there are always compromises. The rotation of the shaft on the ascent (walk mode) is very limited to my taste. On the other hand, you have full control on the descent, even at very high speeds. The other features, such as the width of 97 mm, support this perfectly. The inner shoes have a very good thermal performance, but on long ascents you also sweat accordingly, especially in spring. Furthermore, the WTR sole limits the choice of binding. After 60 days, there are already clear signs of wear. In my opinion, ski boots, including the Lange XT 130 Freetour, generally lose their stiffness too quickly.
Long XT 130 Freetour model
The Lange XT 130 Freetour is the first ski boot I've used that combines a narrow 97mm width with a smooth, progressive flex and tech binding compatibility. In summary, the boot is significantly heavier for me compared to other pure touring boots, but if the restriction to WTR bindings is not a problem, then I can definitely recommend it. For what I do, the Lange XT 130 is a perfect freeride boot.
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