Dynafit Ridge Boot
Designed by Hoji himself, the Ridge Pro boot is intended for the hardest chargers who want a boot with the best possible touring mannerisms. Because of its intended audience, the Ridge Pro is, quite stiff. While some may enjoy its stiffness, others, such as lighter skiers, may find it a bit too hard to flex. With the Ridge boot, Dynafit has kept the same excellent touring capabilities, but with a slightly softer flex achieved using glass fibers in the cuff instead of carbon. While still not a soft boot, the Ridge provides a touch more progressive ride relative to its bigger brother. Using the same tried and true Hoji lock system, the Ridge boot has virtually none of the cuff play found on some of its competitors and is extremely fast to transition, allowing you to soak up the views while your partner fiddles with their four buckle monstrosity. The novel Floating Tongue provides a nearly frictionless range of motion while the Twistfit Closure System accommodates many different instep heights. Finally, the excellent Vibram sole is long-lasting and will provide traction for icy ridge traverses. Built with the same pedigree as its bigger brother but with a more forgiving flex, the Ridge boot will happily accompany you on many adventures.
- Glass fibers and Grilamid in the cuff provide a compliant and smooth ride.
- Twistfit Closure System allows for a custom fit that works with many different feet.
- Hoji Lock system virtually eliminates any cuff play and makes transitions very easy.
- Floating Tongue allows for an extremely efficient 70-degree range of motion.
- Vibram sole offers confident traction on icy ridge walks.
Specifications | |
Weight |
1280g [27.5] |
Weight (pair) | 2560g [27.5] |
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2 w/Twistfit |
Boot Sole |
287mm [26/26.5] 297mm [27/27.5] 307mm [28/28.5] |
Binding |
Tech only |
Cuff |
70° |
Forward |
12°, 15° |
Specs Verified | |
Design | |
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Grilamid shell, glass infused cuff |
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Dynafitter 5 |
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Vibram |
Skimo Co Says | |
Usage | One boot quiver |
Notes | Slightly softer Ridge boot |
Bottom Line | Best touring Hoji boot |
Compare to other Touring Boots |
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Questions & Reviews
The current/outgoing Zero G Tour Pro is notably heavier than the Ridge Pro - just over 1400 grams compared to 1280. Additionally, the Zero G Tour Pro is a four-buckle boot with overlap construction, compared to the two-buckle Ridge boot, which is designed much more like a lightweight touring boot. To your point, yes, the new Zero G for next season will get closer in weight, and the Ridge Pro is a very stiff and impressive touring boot. But there are still some relevant differences!
These are quite a bit wider then the F1 LT / XT boots.
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