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SALOMON XWAVE 9.0 SKI BOOTS PRO

These compete directly with the Black Diamond Factor boot and will find homes in mountain towns all across the Rockies. The walk mode is surprisingly capable and the overall fit is nice and comfy (101mm last).

SALOMON XWAVE 9.0 SKI BOOTS PRO

I slipped into the Quest Pebax Pro (shown below) for a walkabout and I must say I’m impressed with the fit and power of these boots.

Interchangeable Contagrip soles (DIN or AT/Dynafit Blocks).

Yeah, they are going to be a little heavier than dedicated touring boots, but if you ski both front side and backside and only have the funds for a single boot, these will likely be a safe choice for overall performance.Ī few key features of the Salomon Quest ski boot line: For my type of skiing, these may just be the single boot to rule them all. While these aren’t for long-range backcountry ski tours, they are for hard-charging inbounds and out in all conditions. The new Quest boot line features all the downhill goodness Salomon is known for, all wrapped in a touring-friendly design.

Tucked in the back corner of the Salomon booth was a little-known product release for the backcountry skiing crowd–Salomon’s first backcountry ski boots. Here are a couple of new boots unveiled at this year’s Outdoor Retailer show. Lange introduced the walkable Super Blaster, but this year Salomon is going beyond a simple “walk mode” and going into the AT market. On the burly end of the spectrum ( see my report on lightweight AT boots), ski boot manufacturers continue to either evolve their freeride AT boots or are entering the market for the first time.