Atomic Hawx ski boots are among the top ski boots on the market. To provide the most individualized dream ski boot possible, there are numerous ski boot fits:
| ski boots | |
| comfortable / wide | Hawx Magna |
| medium | Hawx Prime |
| narrow | Hawx Ultra |
These ski boots are also available in different flex ratings. And then there are also Atomic Hawx Prime with and without BOA. .
What is BOA and how does it work?BOA is the brand name for a series of shoe closure systems. They are all based on a closure invented for snowboard boots in 1999. The basic principle always consists of a dial that allows lacing to be adjusted, tightened, and released in an instant. In addition to easy and trouble-free handling, BOA lacing systems primarily improve hold and fit. Because it works so well, various BOA systems are now used in products from brands in various fields, from inline skates to hiking and work boots to cycling and running shoes. |
BOA specifically for ski boots
To use BOA for ski boots, BOA developers first spent over 50,000 work hours developing a corresponding system called BOA H+i1 closure technology. Compared to other shoes, the system for ski boots must be particularly powerful and designed with high cable capacity to close equipment made of stiff material. Like other BOA systems, it ultimately consists of three essential components: a finely adjustable dial closure, lightweight but highly durable cables, and low-friction cable guides, intended to replace the buckles on the lower half of the ski boot.
The BOA H+i1 closure technology places particular emphasis on a precise and secure fit on the foot: It allows for a more even and rounder adjustment of the boot to the foot than with a conventional buckle boot. The dial closure adjusts the boot to the millimeter to ensure a secure, snug, and comfortable fit. If the Boa system should ever become defective, it can be easily replaced. Or if you should get caught on a stair step with the dial closure, for example, you can simply reattach this dial closure to the ski boot.
Key Atomic Hawx Prime BOA Technologies in detail
In addition to the BOA technology, the Atomic Hawx BOA has several other important features.
Prolite
Atomic's Prolite construction ensures a lightweight yet stable boot. By using strategically placed reinforcements, weight is reduced without compromising the power transfer or performance of the ski boot. This allows for an agile and dynamic riding feel.
Memory Fit
Thanks to Memory Fit, the Hawx Prime Boa ski boots can be individually adapted to the skier's foot shape using a special oven. Heating the shell material to approximately 90° and then adapting it to the foot creates a perfect fit that ensures maximum comfort and control.
Mimic Liners
The Atomic Mimic liners can be perfectly adapted to your foot and the shell using a special PU foam. Here too, the adaptation is done through a special oven in which the entire liner is heated, not just a partial area like the ankle area. This allows you to achieve an overall better fit of the liner to your foot.
Additional Features
With its last width of 100mm, the Atomic Hawx Prime BOA is designed for medium-width feet, although it can be widened up to 6mm through Memory Fit. The cuff can also be adjusted with Cuff Alignment. Canting adjustment provides further comfort and performance.
Conclusion
With the Atomic Hawx Prime Boa, Atomic has succeeded in expanding its already diverse possibilities once again. It is an excellent choice for advanced to very athletic skiers looking for a powerful, comfortable, and precise boot on the slopes or when surfing in powder. Thanks to innovative technologies like GripWalk, and especially the Boa Fit technology, the Atomic Hawx Boa ski boot offers you enormous performance and comfort.