r/Backcountry • u/Ugh_Whatever_3284 • 8d ago

Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD vs Tecnica ZGTP

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u/CommanderAGL 7d ago

Depends on what you are doing. If this is only a touring boot, Zero G. Of you are mostly resort skiing, with a little touring, Hawx. The Hawx is basically a resort boot w/ walk mode. The Zero G is a burly touring boot

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u/Ugh_Whatever_3284 7d ago

This would be a dedicated touring boot.

Beg to differ on the Hawx being a resort boot with a walk mode. They are very light for a four buckle boot and on hardpack they definitely ski like it. That said, the walk mode is also not great - hence considering switching to the ZG.

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u/ShockinglyClam 7d ago

Hawx is not designed as a dedicated touring boot. It might be light, but its designed as a hybrid.

I would also have a look at some boots that arent 4 buckles for backcountry skiing. Transitions will be quicker and foot hold generally nicer when skinning.