Hawx Ultra "footbed" replacement?

go to a ski shop

This is what's called a boot board or a zeppa.

You can get a replacement through your local Atomic dealer (they might have to order it); they won't be easily found online as they aren't normally sold online.

onenerdykidThis is what's called a boot board or a zeppa.

You can get a replacement through your local Atomic dealer (they might have to order it); they won't be easily found online as they aren't normally sold online.

Is there a reason so many boot manufacturers use this particular material? I've snapped more than a few in my Cochise this season, to the point where I carry 2 extra sets in my ski bag.

Seems pretty prone to breaking. Hard impacts? Shattered. Take it out of your boot the wrong way? Shattered. Put it back in your boot the wrong way? Shattered. Look at it the wrong way? Shattered.

Of all the materials to use, why one that's so brittle?

**This post was edited on Apr 25th 2021 at 4:46:46pm

apc.frIs there a reason so many boot manufacturers use this particular material? I've snapped more than a few in my Cochise this season, to the point where I carry 2 extra sets in my ski bag.

Seems pretty prone to breaking. Hard impacts? Shattered. Take it out of your boot the wrong way? Shattered. Put it back in your boot the wrong way? Shattered. Look at it the wrong way? Shattered.

Of all the materials to use, why one that's so brittle?

**This post was edited on Apr 25th 2021 at 4:46:46pm

wondered the same thing, also why more freeride oriented boots don't use something that actually helps absorb impact. Even just something in the heel like the spks had would make so much of a difference.

For a few reasons: it's way lighter, it's measurably warmer (doesn't lose heat as quickly as plastic or "shock absorbing" versions), and it's grindable (needed for boot-fitting)

There are even lighter weight materials (what the Lange XT3 uses) but those break even easier.

Every material has its trade-offs or pros/cons. But the hunt for better or next gen materials is far from done.

onenerdykidFor a few reasons: it's way lighter, it's measurably warmer (doesn't lose heat as quickly as plastic or "shock absorbing" versions), and it's grindable (needed for boot-fitting)

There are even lighter weight materials (what the Lange XT3 uses) but those break even easier.

Every material has its trade-offs or pros/cons. But the hunt for better or next gen materials is far from done.

Definitely fair design considerations. That said, a softer material/more compressible material would be awesome in freeride orientated boots. Loved the full tilt one.

I can only speak to the Cochise, but the underside of the board and shell geometry are definitely not well designed. Stress concentrations all over the place with even minimal wear. Alignment pins that make it difficult to reinsert the board, etc.

Surprised to see the tip broke on the atomic, it'd be interesting to see what the underside looks like.

Just a soft gel insert on the heel would be amazing. Like a bigger version of the zoom unit that Nike Sb uses. Do atomic slope/pipe athletes use the same bootboards?