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2012 Atomic Ski Boots

2011-2012 Atomic Ski Boots

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2012 Atomic Ski Boots

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For the 2011-12 season the Atomic (buy direct) group continues to perform and they keep top Race boots available for men and women. The RT TI R (160) is a great example of a world cup style boot available to anyone. Race Boots:

  • RT TI R (160)
  • RT TI (155)
  • RT TI 130
  • RT TI 100
  • RT STI (150)
  • RT STI 130
  • RT STI 100
They offer many flexes in this shell shape all at 95 mm tight and race ready. They follow the RT TI R (160) with the RT TI (155), RT TI 150, RT TI 130 and the RT TI 100. These boots are available from size 7 to 11. This manufacturer offers an even narrower shell in the 93 mm width but only in smaller sizes 4 to 8 with the RT STI (150), RT STI 130 and the RT STI 100. Great, stiff, tight and course ready. They open up the width to 98 mm, but keep very high performance with the RT CS 130 and the RT CS 100 from sizes 4 to 11. Atomic also offers the 98 mm forefoot in the RT CS 80 from size 4 to 9 as well as the RT STI 70 with the 93 mm tightest width and the 4 to 9 sizes available. Junior Race Boots:
  • RJ PRO RS (70)
  • RJ (55)
  • RJ JR (40)
To round out their Junior Race boots they have the RJ PRO RS (70), RJ (55) two-buckle and the RJ JR (40) one-buckle all with a 98 mm last. Freeski Boots:
  • Burner 120
  • Burner 100
  • Burner 80
  • Medusa 90
  • Medusa 70
Some of the best models Atomic offers are the Freeski boots like the Burner 120, Burner 100 and the Burner 80. The best for the women is the Medusa 90 and the Medusa 70 all available in a snug 98 mm forefoot including replaceable grip style soles. Though the high-end female will probably need stiffer than 90 flex. Backcountry:
  • Tracker 130
  • Tracker 100
  • VOLT (110)
They have backcountry offerings in a nice tight 98 mm width with the Tracker 130 and the Tracker 100. Incorporating the walk mode feature and their Enduro Chassis. They offer a boot called the VOLT (110) for their athletes that need more cushioning in a 98 mm performance width too. All Mountain:
  • Hawx 120
  • Hawx 100
  • Hawx 90
  • Hawx 80
  • Hawx 100 W
  • Hawx 90 W
  • Hawx 80 W
The All Mountain product from Atomic still relies on the i-flex zone in the forefoot to offer a neutral stance. The Hawx 120, Hawx 110, Hawx 100, Hawx 90 and the Hawx 80 all come in 100 mm width. Women's' models include the Hawx 100 W, Hawx 90 W and the Hawx 80 W all in 100 mm and incorporating the same i-flex technology. All Mountain Juniors:
  • Hawx 70
  • Hawx (55)
  • Hawx JR (40)
They offer Hawx Junior models including Hawx 70, Hawx (55), Hawx JR (40) boys and girls with one buckle all in 98 mm width. They open up the forefoot to 102 + mm with the LF 120, LF 90, LF 80 and the LF 70, which are two-buckle and comfort oriented. Ladies get the LF 90 W, LF 80 W and LF 70 W also two buckle style and very comfy. They also offer the Overlord Reactor (110) and the Overlord Start Up (70) two-buckle for park and pipe. They have a couple more kids boots including the AJ 20, Sweet Stuff 20 and the mini AJ, all in medium width.

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