2024 Atomic Skis & Boots | Blister Summit Brand Lineup

At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with Atomic’s Valerie Kechian to discuss their 2023-2024 ski & ski boot lineup. We cover the recently updated “Bent” collection; Chris Benchetler’s new role as Creative Director at Atomic; their all-mountain Maven & Maverick series; how they’ve evaluated & decreased the environmental impact of their skis; implementing the BOA Fit System into their ski boots; the brand-new Backland XTD boots, and more.
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TOPICS & TIMES
Atomic Bent Series 00:00
Atomic Maven & Maverick Series 5:08
Atomic Backland Series 7:07
Atomic Hawx XTD BOA Boots 11:24
Atomic Backland XTD Boots 20:13

[@matt.rraw.]

where can i get a backland xtd on a gripwalk. jeez. I cant find it anywhere!

[@Sokolva]

Does anyone know where Atomic makes their boots? I have atomics and I can’t find any info on where they are made.

[@potomacmotion]

Mine say Romania.

[@jajajaun]

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[@dFrame06]

Why isn't boa on cuff?

[@jameswright4732]

My guess is stiffness. The cuff has more impact on the stiffness than the over lap of the foot. I can imagine that the buckles would have an order of magnitude higher stiffness compared to BOA, though obviously much more finicky to get a fit right.

[@adventuresofchris6098]

@@jameswright4732the boa offers a wrapping sensation around your foot. The buckles tend to be stiffer and lock ur heel in. It’s a different feel entirely

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[@tonyg3091]

This lady should do her homework better. There is no generic BOA. The higher end BOA systems on cycling shoes offer the same functionality in terms of microadjustment-you can turn the dial both ways to tighten/loosen the cable.
Changing from Grilamid to PU was a genius move and the new Ultra XTD is fantastic boot that can serve as one boot quiver.

[@brentn3822]

I think that's what she's saying - the generic one is not the high end ones in cycling shoes. I've owned a lot of boas over the years and most of them work with the functionality she describes - you have to pop to release tension.

[@TheGweedMan]

Boring and didn’t show each product more closely.