Testers liked what they saw working in the new G1 130 Powerfit WTR which is an adapted version of the previous (and loved) spartan crusher and non-hiking G1 130. This makeover slims down the weight, re-approaches the liner with an EVA thermo-job, adds a cuff release feature and revises the exterior paint for the better.
What was working? The G1 130 retained its characteristic accuracy on edge and perhaps even pumped up its agility quotient, sporting a newer more lively feel edge to edge. It's more surgical, less hammer-down now. The boot was lightweight underfoot and close fitting through all control points of the liner. Testers liked the improvement between the liner and shell interface after fully heat molding the liner.
Beyond that, testers said that much remained a work in progress here—and as a matter of fact this was a not-quite-done version that we got to see in April. Testers noted simple things like the buckles simply being set too tight for comfort on their loosest possible position and a hike mode release mechanism that had a smaller gauge wire pull loop that made it difficult to get enough purchase to easily switch modes. As a group the test team was looking forward to the next generation of tweaks to what could be a winner for Scott.
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