Ski boot technology hasn't changed all that much in the last 15 to 20 years, so it was kind of a big deal when the BOA dial/cable Fit System, originally designed for snowboarding boots in 2001, came ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. In case you live under a rock BOA is still kind of a hot topic in the ...

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View post: The First Freeride World Championship Goes Down Tomorrow. Here's What You Need To Know Love it or hate it, BOA is here to stay in ski boots. In fact, a handful of brands are getting rid of ...

Where this boot really shines is its use of the upper-cuff BOA. I found the wrapping claims work far better on the calf than they do around the foot. Where I’ve always been a lower BOA skeptic, I’m an ...

I tried Atomic's Hawx Ultra 130 S Dual BOA boots, which feature two dials instead of buckles, and was impressed with how the upper dial has been implemented. Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a ...