As good as all the versions of the XT that we've skied over the years have been, this one stood out to our test team as the best yet .This year's XT 130 came with three changes that re-set the bar for itself (it already sets the bar for the category) for skiing performance and comfort. The lightweight Polyolefin HP upper cuff is slightly stiffer this year, and that in conjunction with improvements made to the Power V-Lock cuff release gave the XT an even more locked-on-target feel fore and aft as well as more stability during aggressive off-piste skiing. Testers had no complaint of any rearward slop in the cuff or folding on big impacts—rock solid, they said.
The other big improvement for the XT lineup this season is a revised lightweight liner that's slightly stiffer and denser than previous versions—more on par with the RX style liners but in a lighter construction. Testers noticed a better-mated feel between liner and shell for a no-slip grip on the foot, especially in the well-shaped ankle and heel areas. The XT without the LV (low volume) means medium fit, and fit scores were right down the middle of the column that indicated how a performance medium should fit—a little extra room in the forefoot, over the instep and at the calf but without drifting into wide status.
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