Thanks Will for the answer below. Follow-up: I realize you haven't gotten these on snow yet, but from a carpet test, can you make any informed guesses about the ski performance comparison between this boot and the XTD Carbon 120?
Fit is king, so I can stomach the weight if needed, but my understanding of the XTD Carbon is that its ski performance is closer to lighter tongueless boots like the Blacklight than it is to boots with tongues like the ZGTP? Ultimately I am building a quiver here, so if there's enough difference, I could have both in my future (assuming blacklight can fit my instep), but currently looking for my "light" boot.
(And I will go to the bootfitter / email flow for any further follow-ups, I promise)
Dynafit Blacklight 2.0 Boot
The Dynafit Blacklight boot is built for backcountry skiers who prioritize all-around efficiency while valuing reliable performance on the descent. Compared to the Ridge, it’s more optimized for climbing, offering a refined, minimalist design that excels on long and technical approaches. With a generous 70° range of motion, it delivers a natural, energy-saving stride for covering big vertical distances efficiently. The Hoji Lock system provides a fast, frictionless transition between walk and ski modes and virtually eliminates all cuff play for a responsive feel on the descent. A ratcheting buckle over the instep offers simple, effective closure and a secure fit. While not as aggressive on the down as its beefier sibling, the Blacklight maintains good downhill manners—stable, predictable, and confidence-inspiring when it counts. Ideal for ski mountaineers and those who value efficiency, the Blacklight boot from Dynafit wants to move quickly in the mountains and have fun on every descent.
- Hoji Lock system provides quick transitions and eliminates virtually all cuff play for confident downhill mannerisms.
- Ultra Lock Strap on the shin allows quick micro adjustments and works with many leg shapes and sizes.
- Tech Gaiter keeps snow and moisture from making your socks wet, and you a sad panda.
- Pomoca rubber outsole provides confident grip on icy bootpacks.
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Weight |
1223g [27.5] |
| Weight (pair) | 2446g [27.5] |
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1 w/ Ultra-Lock, 1 Ratchet over the instep |
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Boot Sole |
277mm [25/25.5] 287mm [26/26.5] 297mm [27/27.5] 307mm [28/28.5] 317mm [29/29.5] 327mm [30/30.5] |
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Binding |
Tech |
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Cuff |
70° |
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Forward |
12°, 15° |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
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Grilamid, carbon-fibers |
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Dynafitter 5 |
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Pomoca |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Everywhere |
| Notes | Hoji lock system eliminates cuff play for confident descending |
| Bottom Line | Light has never felt so right |
| Compare to other Touring Boots | |
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Questions & Reviews
12/2/2025
Question from
Tlock 
12/3/2025
Tlock- I think with the Hoji lock you can expect a similar performance between the Blacklight 2.0 and XTD Carbon 120 boot.
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11/8/2025
Is the half/whole size difference in the liner, thicker insole, or thicker bootboard?
11/8/2025
Hi Michael, Dynafit varies the insole thickness.
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11/1/2025
I have been dying to try the Ridge (not pro), but I have a high or medium high instep and have been too worried about instep tightness (and no local shops to try on). Would the fit here be significantly more likely to work for a higher instep?
And... Maybe a dumb question but, if the ridge was ultimately too tight, would it be possible to remove floating tongue to get a fit more like blacklight?
And... Maybe a dumb question but, if the ridge was ultimately too tight, would it be possible to remove floating tongue to get a fit more like blacklight?
11/3/2025
Hey Tlock,
The lower shell on both the Blacklight 2.0 and the Ridge is the same, and they are a lower instep boot. The Blacklight 2.0 is the tongueless version of the Ridge, so I would just go for the Blacklight if you don't want the tongue!
If you are worried about the instep height, I would go check out the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120! Higher instep and a bit wider fit.
If you want more details on boots, you can email us at help@skimo.co!
The lower shell on both the Blacklight 2.0 and the Ridge is the same, and they are a lower instep boot. The Blacklight 2.0 is the tongueless version of the Ridge, so I would just go for the Blacklight if you don't want the tongue!
If you are worried about the instep height, I would go check out the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120! Higher instep and a bit wider fit.
If you want more details on boots, you can email us at help@skimo.co!
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10/26/2025
How do these stack up in both fit and performance(uphill and downhill) vs. the Salomon s/lab mtn summit?
10/28/2025
Brian, They would be in the same class of boots. Good up and down. Similar weight. Fit of boots always varies, but they are both a bit wider fits. I would say the Salomon has the roomier toe box.
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10/11/2025
How does this boot perform compared to the Scarpa F1?
10/11/2025
Hi Cameron,
They are going to be pretty similar in performance. The Blacklight 2.0 will have an edge on the uphill, and the F1 will perform better on the descent. The big difference is going to be in fit.
They are going to be pretty similar in performance. The Blacklight 2.0 will have an edge on the uphill, and the F1 will perform better on the descent. The big difference is going to be in fit.
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9/26/2025
Wow, looks like a beautiful boot. Any chance you could get me the weight for a single 26.0/26.5 shell?
9/26/2025
Hi Hayden, Just tried it on, it is a great boot. Nice range of motion and race like ski/walk lever. One size 26.5 shell weighs 941g.
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8/20/2025
How does this boot compare to the backland carbon and scarpa f1 xt?
8/20/2025
Hi Nico,
The fit is a little bit wider than both the Backland Carbon and F1 XT. The skiability I would think is close to the F1 XT and stiffer than the Backland Carbon, but hard to say, as we haven't gotten to flex them yet.
We have a boot fitter form here if you'd like some personalized recommendations.
The fit is a little bit wider than both the Backland Carbon and F1 XT. The skiability I would think is close to the F1 XT and stiffer than the Backland Carbon, but hard to say, as we haven't gotten to flex them yet.
We have a boot fitter form here if you'd like some personalized recommendations.
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8/4/2025
What kind of fit comparison would one expect comparing this boot to the old black and orange TLT 6's?
8/4/2025
Hi Kris, they're the same lower as the Ridge Pro, so definitely similar width-wise. The TLT6 has more room in the instep than the Ridge Pro, but the Blacklight doesn't have a tongue like the Ridge Pro, which could make them more accommodating. So they'll fit either similar to the TLT6, or a bit lower volume.
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7/11/2025
I’ve been far too excited to check this boot out! Any thoughts on how the fit compares to the ridge? Also how the shell material punches?
Also I’ve found a majority of the stiffness in my ridge purely in the hoji lock. Buckles as a bonus. Even lazily skied as such. Would you say this boot flexes similarly to an unbuckled but ski mode ridge?
Also I’ve found a majority of the stiffness in my ridge purely in the hoji lock. Buckles as a bonus. Even lazily skied as such. Would you say this boot flexes similarly to an unbuckled but ski mode ridge?
7/12/2025
Michael,
The shell will be the same as the Ridge Pro, using the Carbon infused Grilamid. That is where the added stiffness of the Pro, over the Ridge comes from. And that doesn't punch as well as the Ridge if you need to make fit modifications.
The cuff on new Blacklight and the lack of a plastic tongue will make it more forgiving.
The shell will be the same as the Ridge Pro, using the Carbon infused Grilamid. That is where the added stiffness of the Pro, over the Ridge comes from. And that doesn't punch as well as the Ridge if you need to make fit modifications.
The cuff on new Blacklight and the lack of a plastic tongue will make it more forgiving.
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7/10/2025
Estimated flex rating?
How is it compared to the non pro Ridge version?
Pro felt too stiff initially.
How is it compared to the non pro Ridge version?
Pro felt too stiff initially.
7/10/2025
Hi Gustav,
Flex is pretty subjective, but it's pretty safe to say it's a notch or two softer than the Ridge. Very similar design, just with a gaiter rather than a rigid tongue.
Flex is pretty subjective, but it's pretty safe to say it's a notch or two softer than the Ridge. Very similar design, just with a gaiter rather than a rigid tongue.
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