Head Nexo LYT 130 vs Dalbello DS 130

[David Edwards]

I tried the Head Nexo Lyt 130 ski boots this past season and although they are good ski boots, I am looking at giving Dalbello a try next season. I tried on the DS 120 in December and it was a plush boot but seems bigger than a 100mm last. Are all Dalbello ski boots on the wide side? Could look at the DS Asolo in a 98mm last if that is the case. I hear some really great things about Dalbello. I like Nordica as well but been there done that.

 

[Philpug]

There are no independent agency that measures boots for width, or even flex. The numbers are a starting point and do not be a slave to them. Go by what fits, regardless of published width, flex or even brand.

 

[David Edwards]

In the future, they will all fit. It seems all manufacturers are making boots that you apply heat and they fit. Wait! then they leak.

 

[Philpug]

Wait! then they leak.

 

[AlpedHuez]

I boot up with the Dalbello DRS 140. For a near-race-rated-flex boot, it still has 98 volume. Every other race series boot I have tried has been 96 or below and been too snug vice grip on my leg/foot. I was coming from the Tecnica Mach1 130 MV and the Lange RX 130. If you compare the BSL, for 26/26.5, the Tecnica measures 305, the Lange 306, and the Dalbello 308. The Dalbello seems to me a significant (for me) improvement of the two, dropping down from 100 to 98 volume and upping the flex from 130 to 140 yet giving me a better fit and feel out of the box and higher performance than the Mach1 or RX. Is that the extra 2 or 3 mm underfoot that noticeably works for me, or a plusher, cushier liner? Who knows. But I know that I like the Dalbello.