Black Diamond Swift Boot Review

The black diamond swift is one of our favorite t rated axes for general mountaineering.

Black diamond swift boot review.

Whilst not the lightest weight boot on the market the swift is up there at just 3kg per pair. I have narrow high volume feet and the swift 102mm forefoot and 73mm heel last fit relatively well. Best for big tours the ideal three buckle boot skis with the responsiveness of a four buckler but is more comfortable while covering ground. The black diamond swift assuaged by concerns as it quickly became clear we could easily break each other in.

When taking your ski boots on a long trip you don t want you feet to hate you. With every detail designed specifically for the female backcountry skier the black diamond womenaaas swift alpine touring boot takes on everything from a pre work dawn patrol to steep technical descents in the big mountains. There is a fine balance between designing for the uphill and optimizing performance on the ski down. The burliest of our piolets and our only t rated piolet the swift is the ultimate in classic mountaineering tools.

Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. While slightly overkill for the most basic of routes the swift excels on complex glacier routes and steep snow climbs which a majority of its design aspects are geared towards. One piece hot forged stainless steel head construction ergonomic shaft and technical profile for performance in technical snow sections and the. With an adjustable pommel and a t rating the black diamond swift takes mountaineering piolets into the 21st century.

Part of black diamond s efficient series of ski boots the swift is the feminine version of the black diamond quadrant alpine touring boot. I experienced minimal heel lift and the threat of only one blister after four days of hiking.