Boot: 2025-2026 Tecnica Mach1 LV 130 TD2 GW
Stated Flex: 130
Available Sizes: 24–31
Stated Last (size 26.5): 98 mm
Size Tested: 26.5
Stated Boot Sole Length (size 26.5): 305 mm
Blister’s Measured Weight (size 26.5):
- Shells, no Liners (left & right): 1472 & 1469 g
- Liners, no Footbeds: 369 & 375 g
- Shells + Liners = 1841 & 1844 g
- Stock Insoles: 29 g each
- Removable Spoilers:
- 28 g each
- 38 g each (w/ 2nd layer attached)
Additional Specs
Buckles: 4 micro-adjustable (2 upper cuff, 2 lower shell)
Power Strap: 40 mm elastic strap w/ cam-style closure & hook
Shell Materials:
- Cuff: PU
- Lower Shell / Shoe: PU
Stated Forward Lean: TBA
Liner: “Custom Adaptive Shape (C.A.S.)” Liner (heat moldable) w/ adjustable tongue
Soles: GripWalk (ISO 23223), replaceable
Binding Compatibility: GripWalk & “MN” bindings
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Intro
Tecnica recently announced the latest generation of their low-volume all-mountain boots, the Mach1 LV collection, and we discussed the highlights of the announcement in our initial writeup.
Now that we have the new Mach1 LV 130 in hand for long-term testing, we’re adding some of our measured specs and photos here. We’ll continue to test it (and the Mach1 LV 115 W) going forward, so keep an eye out for Flash Reviews.
What Tecnica says about the new Mach1 LV boots:
“Tecnica proudly announces the launch of an all-new Mach1 LV series, improving fit, efficiency, and performance for all-mountain and frontside skiers. Pairing meticulous craftsmanship with insights from athletes and top boot-fitters, the heritage boot brand has raised the bar once again in the advanced to expert low-volume category.
‘Our first goal with this redesign was to remain one of the most precise low volume boots on the market, while improving the skier’s experience from start to finish,’ explained North American Product Manager, Christian Avery. ‘To do that, we made several micro-adjustments to the shape of the shell and liner to make them easier to get in and out of, while still maintaining 98mm through the mid foot.’
The second design goal was to further refine performance and feel – design elements that have long-remained core pillars to Tecnica. To do so, they have introduced a new T-Drive mechanism – the cuff-to-shell interface that improves the boot’s consistency and efficiency, providing skiers with more power, precision and continuous control in all types of snow, temperatures and terrain.”
The Tecnica Mach1 Series & Models
The 25/26 Mach1 LV series includes three men’s boots and three women’s models. Below is the full list, including the available sizes for each model:
- Mach1 LV 130 (size 24–31)
- Mach1 LV 120 (size 24–31)
- Mach1 LV 115 W (size 22–27.5)
- Mach1 LV 110 (size 24–31)
- Mach1 LV 105 W (size 22–27.5)
- Mach1 LV 95 W (size 22–27.5)
Weight (and Comparisons)
Our 25/26 Mach1 LV 130 weighs a bit less than the prior-gen boot, with the new model weighing about 1840 grams per boot for a size 26.5. That puts it on the lighter end of the spectrum for fixed-cuff alpine boots, but there are several comparable boots that are similar in terms of weight.
Here are a number of our measured weights for some comparable boots. For our measured weights, we list the weights of each shell + the weights of each liner, then the total weight of the shells + liners.
K2 Recon 130 LV (26.5): 1276 & 1277 + 369 & 374 = 1645 & 1651 g
K2 Recon Pro (26.5): 1334 & 1328 + 426 & 434 = 1760 & 1762 g
Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 S GW (26.5): 1375 & 1376 + 410 & 413 = 1785 & 1789 g
Salomon S/Pro Alpha 130 (26.5): 1408 & 1417 + 399 & 400 = 1807 & 1817 g
Tecnica Mach1 LV 130 TD2 GW (26.5): 1472 & 1469 + 369 & 375 = 1841 & 1844 g
Nordica Promachine 130 (26.5): 1428 & 1428 + 444 & 445 = 1872 & 1873 g
Dalbello Cabrio LV Free 130 3DWrap (26.5): 1640 & 1640 + 246 & 244 = 1886 & 1884 g
Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 Professional GW (26.5): 1411 & 1415 + 548 & 546 = 1948 & 1961 g
Tecnica Mach1 LV 130 TD (prior-gen) (26.5): 1518 & 1518 + 447 & 450 = 1965 & 1968 g
Lange Shadow 130 LV (26.5): 1560 & 1560 + 415 & 419 = 1975 & 1979 g
Kästle K130P LV (26.5) 1635 & 1635 + 361 & 368 = 1996 & 2003 g
Fischer RC4 Pro LV GW ZF CFC (26.5): 1438 & 1440 + 586 & 586 = 2024 & 2026 g
Head Formula 130 (26.5): 1557 & 1558 + 468 & 470 = 2027 g & 2029 g
Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 TD (26.5): 1541 & 1539 + 491 & 501 = 2032 g & 2040 g
Head Formula RS 130 (26.5): 1587 & 1588 + 466 & 466 = 2052 g & 2053 g
Rossignol Hi-Speed Elite 130 (26.5): 1610 & 1607 + 442 & 446 = 2052 & 2053 g
Phaenom FS 01 120 (26): 1517 & 1512 + 536 & 545 = 2053 & 2057 g
Armada AR ONE 130 MV (26.5): 1649 & 1651 + 444 & 444 = 2093 & 2095 g
Lange RS 130 LV (26.5): 1634 & 1634 + 481 & 489 = 2115 & 2123 g
Fischer RC4 Pro MV GW BOA ZF CFC (26.5): 1554 & 1555 + 605 & 603 = 2170 & 2170 g
Atomic Redster CS 130 (26.5): 1773 & 1778 + 435 & 434 = 2208 & 2212 g
Nordica Dobermann 5 S (26.5) 1811 & 1816 + 491 & 490 = 2302 & 2306 g
Head Raptor WCR 140S (26.5): 1852 & 1849 + 507 & 511 = 2359 & 2360 g
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