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Black Diamond Seeker Ski Boot

Skiing > TelemarkRated: **** by 4 reviews.

Berg's Ski Shop

For all your travels in the BC or some days on the lifts Seeker will take you where ever you to go...
For those who seek out secret stashes of ungodly-deep backcountry powder, the shockingly responsive Seeker is what you'­ve been looking for. The Seeker, with a lower cuff than boots in our Power Series, is built with an emphasis on light weight while maintaining efficient power transmission. The thermoformable Efficient Fit Liner and customizable foot bed provides a tasty fit, while the Triax-Tour Frame™ (Flex 100 rating) and MidStiff bellows ensure maximum efficiency for the skin up and high performance control for the charge down. Compatible with three-pin bindings.
Features:
  • Triax-Tour Frame Technology with Pebax for a stiff yet forgiving structure
  • Flex 100 with Mid-Stiff Bellows.
  • Mechanically integrated ski/walk mode securely toggles on/off and offers eight degrees of forward lean customization in three settings.
  • Efficient Fit Liner: Thermoformable, high-performance Strobel liner with BOA closure system
  • Three Micro-adjustable buckles
  • Size Range Mondo 24.0 - 31.5
  • Weight 3.45kg(7 lb 8 oz), estimated per pair of 27.0
Tech Talk:
Fit Flex Access...inside the BD boot story
The design and construction of Black Diamond's all-new line of freeride boots can be broken into three main areas of focus: Fit, Flex, and Focus. It is the unique combination of these three areas that makes BD's boots unrivaled in comfort and uncompromising in performance.
Fit:
Insulating boot boards... Strobeled, true-lasted liners... Unique custom foot beds... Exclusive BOA closure system-these are all integral parts to BD's boots "ground up" Net Shape Fit Technology, in which the boots' anatomical shell construction is based off of the "net" foot shape after taking into account the interior boot board, footbed and liner layers. To ensure an optimized fit and performance, BD's liners come in four boot-specific styles: Power Fit, Power Fit Light, Efficient Fit, and Efficient Fit Light. Another key to the boots' exceptional overall fit and comfort is the liners' proprietary, engineered foam, which provides comfort, customizable fit and long-lasting durability in a fully thermoformable, true-lasted system.
Anti-Microbial Liner fabric is smooth for comfort and easy in/out
Multi-density internal Achilles pad insert
Zero-compaction Strobel liner construction for long-lasting volume
True-lasted construction for out-of-box performance fit or can be thermoformed for total customization
Elastic bridge for rearward flex during touring
Performance, custom foot bed is thermoformable(though we still recommend true arch support for most people)
Reflective foil for an excellent radiant thermal barrier
Boot board is removable, customizable and insulating
The shells of BD's A.T. and Freeheel Telemark boots are built using alpine overlap construction, which produces a natural progressive flex and ankle articulation to drive and steer skis, as well as absorb terrain. This true progressive flex results in an immediate transfer of power with the sensitivity to absorb and feel-something an unnatural, mechanically obstructed, traditional tongue construction cannot deliver. The overlap construction also yields and unrestricted upper cuff for touring efficiency-not possible with boot shells made from outdated designs and tooling. The shells are made with Pebax® or engineered polyurethane and offer a stiff yet sensitive structure.
BOA Closure System
The Boa Lacing Boot System™ comprises three primary components:
The Boa Lace Reel
The lace cable ends are fixed to a spool within the miniature Boa Reel. When the knob is rotated, the lace is wound on to the spool as the boot tightens. The gear train in the reel develops significant mechanical advantage so a great deal of tensioning force is created with very little effort.
The Lace Cable
The replaceable lace is a miniature cable that is made especially for the Boa System. It has been developed and refined over several years and many thousands of days of use. It is woven of 49 individual strands of aircraft grade stainless steel and then compressed to create a very smooth surface with exceptional strength. The lace cables are cut to length with proprietary Boa equipment and the ends are welded into a small ball to keep the strands from unraveling and to provide easy feeding through the lace guides.
Elongated Lace Guides
The elongated lace guides distribute closure force perfectly across the eyestays of the boot creating a more even and controlled closure - with fewer lace crossings - than is possible with shoelaces. The guides are made of a durable and lubricious plastic which allows the lace to run through them with very little friction, allowing for a superior closure and fit.
The Boa Shoe Lacing System™comprises three primary components:
Steel Shoe Lace™
The replaceable Steel shoe lace was developed especially for the Boa System and tested with thousands of hours of in field use. It is made of 19 individual super high strength strands of aircraft grade stainless steel. These strands are braided together to form a long lasting, abrasion resistant, super strong lace. These strands are then wrapped in a specially formulated engineering polymer coating to provide a smooth durable and friction free surface.
The Boa Lace Reel
The Steel shoe lace ends are fixed to a spool within the miniature Boa Reel. When the knob is rotated, the lace is wound onto the spool as the boot tightens.
Elongated Lace Guides
The elongated lace guides distribute closure force perfectly across the eyestays of the shoe creating a more even and controlled closure - with fewer lace crossings - than is possible with shoelaces. The guides are made of a durable and lubricious plastic which allows the lace to run through them with very little friction.
The performance advantages are significant:
No pressure points. Because of the unique elongated lace guides and precise closure, pressure points are eliminated.
You can adjust tightness minutely and instantly to dial in the perfect fit every time. On-the-fly adjustments like this are impossible with shoelaces.
Closure is solid. It can't loosen up. As the shoe itself stretches through the course of the day, a quick half turn of the knob tightens it back up again.
The convenience advantages are also significant:
It is vastly easier and faster to put your shoes on and take them off.
You can wear your shoes loose and comfortable for kicking around and then instantly tighten them up for super support during play. Athletes sometimes tighten them up super tight when they are on the field or court and then loosen them up on the bench for comfort.
No more loose shoelace ends in the way when your shoes are on or off. Foot retention independent of shell-i.e., all buckles can be loosened while skinning uphill and your foot won't slide around.

Mountain Gear

Travel far off of the groomers to reach your hidden caches of powder in the backcountry in Black Diamond's Seeker Telemark Boot. You'll get the flex you need with Midstiff bellows that run the middle ground between super-stiff and flexible while Alpine overlap construction allows you to walk without the hindrance of a tongue - all while you keep your toes toasty in a heat moldable liner that can be custom-molded to the shape of your foot. f09skiboot Specifications based on size 27.

Features:

  • Bring 'em home and start skiing - you get out-of-the-box fit with the antimicrobial foam Strobel liner that has a thermomoldable footbed which can be custom molded for a precise performance fit
  • Fasten them up and get an across-the-board uniform fit with the Boa Closure System that allows you to micro-adjust your liner fit and 3 micro-adjust buckles on the boot
  • Get torsional stiffness from the Triax Tour Frame technology that's just forgiving enough to give you a bit of flex when you're in walk mode
  • Move with just enough flex in the Midstiff bellows that provide a balance between super-stiff and and extremely relaxed movementW5 mm Telemark Norm-compatible sole
  • Slide your feet into the exceptionally stiff, yet light Pebax polyurethane upper built with alpine overlap construction that allows the shell and cuff to move harmoniously - without a cumbersome, less-flexible tongue
  • Toggle securely between the mechanically integrated ski and walk modes with 8 degrees of forward lean customization between 3 settings

REI (2009)

Seekers of secret powder stashes will see the light with these Black Diamond telemark boots, built with an emphasis on light weight and power transmission for big days in the backcountry.

  • Triax Tour Pebax® frames are designed with extremely high torsional stiffness to provide maximum power transfer and flex where you need it, when you need it
  • Thermoformable liners allow for a long-lasting custom fit and use a Black Diamond proprietary foam to maintain longevity and warmth
  • Boa Lacing System provides a precise and personalized fit that is simple to adjust with the turn of a dial; Boa holds laces tight and secure
  • Ski/walk switch is hassle free with a simple on/off toggle; ski mode locks you into a forward lean position that can be set at 14°, 18° or 22°
  • 3 micro-adjustable buckles and a power strap close the boot comfortably and securely around the foot and leg
  • Moderately stiff bellows deliver a responsive flex


Oregon Mountain Community

The Black Diamond Seeker Ski Boot is for those who seek out secret stashes of ungodly-deep backcountry powder, the shockingly responsive Seeker is what you’ve been looking for. The Seeker, with a lower cuff than boots in our Power Series, is built with an emphasis on light weight while maintaining efficient power transmission. The thermoformable Efficient Fit Liner and customizable foot bed provides a tasty fit, while the Triax-Tour Frame™ (Flex 100 rating) and MidStiff bellows ensure maximum efficiency for the skin up and high performance control for the charge down. Compatible with three-pin bindings.

Features:

  • Built with an emphasis on light weight while maintaining efficient power transmission
  • Thermoformable Efficient Fit Liner and customizable foot bed provides a tasty fit, while the Triax-Tour Frame™ (Flex 100 rating) and MidStiff bellows ensure maximum efficiency for the skin up and high performance control for the charge down

Backcountry.com

Black Diamond designed the 100 flex Men’s Seeker Telemark Ski Boot for backcountry powder hunters who want a lightweight, easy touring boot that delivers responsive, efficient power transmission when tackling untracked descents. This boot begins with a Pebax Triax-Tour frame that offers an ideal balance of stiff support and forgiving flex. The Seeker’s three buckle design and MidStiff bellows provide uphill efficiency without sacrificing high-performance downhill capabilities. Black Diamond gave this boot a mechanically integrated ski/walk mode and three setting covering eight degrees of forward lean to suit your skiing style and stance. The thermo-moldable, high performance Strobel liner features the Boa closure system for increased fit and on the fly adjustability. Use this boot with both 75mm and three-pin tele binders.


Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

For those who seek secret stashes of deep backcountry powder, the shockingly response Black Diamond® Seeker Telemark Ski Boots are a lightweight, easy touring boot that delivers efficent power transmission on untracked descents.

Features:

  • Black Diamond recommends this boot for its Kilowatt, Voodoo, and Stigma skis
  • Boa closure system wraps feet like a glove for better fit and on-the-go adjustability
  • Compatible with 75 mm and three-pin bindings
  • Efficiency and performance balanced by three-buckle design with MidStiff bellows
  • Long-lasting thermoformable Strobel Liner and customized footbed provide a tasty fit
  • Mechanically integrated ski/walk switch and three settings to cover 8 degrees of forward lean to suit ski style and stance
  • Pebax Triax-Tour Frame for high torsional stiffness and maximum power transfer
Binding Type:77mm, 3-pin, cable
Closure:3 micro-adjust buckles
Gender:Men's
Insulation:Custom thermal-formable foam
Liner:heat moldable
Liner Material:Efficient Fit Liner w/ Boa Closure System
Manufacturer Warranty:1 Year
Micro Adjustable:Yes
Number of Buckles:3
Recommended Use:Long tele tours
Shell Material:Pebax
Sizes:Mondo 27 - 30
Sole type:75 mm Telemark Norm
Suggested use:Telemark
System:75mm, 3-pin/cable
Thermo-moldable Liner:Yes
Upper:Polyether resin
Weight:8lb 3oz (3.71kg)
Weight per pair:(Size 27) 3,450 grams

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Legend

  •     - Berg's Ski Shop
  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - REI (2009)

Black Diamond Seeker Ski Boot Reviews Summary:

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To see how this product compares to others view Telemark Ski Reviews.

Positive Reviews:

best boot i've demo'd

Rating:****

I'm just getting back into tele'n since i 'learned' in the early 90's. I've been trying on several generations of boots lately, and find the Seeker to fit my foot the best and offer the best control for a mid-cuff, 3 buckle boot. i love the snowboarder inspired wire tightening liner, which provided a secure, comfortable fit - although it took a few times to get it in just the right place. I've tried the T2X, older T2's, and Garmont Synergy, and found them lacking the comfort and power the Seeker provides. The Crispi XR didn't fit my foot well at all in the store, but i have a narrow foot. and i'm not too interested in 4 buckle boots yet anyway.
these boots did everything i wanted them too, and i felt like my skiing improved pretty dramatically with them, they fit and were comfortable during a long day at CB. Hope they go on sale soon so i can afford a pair!

joe at Backcountry.com on 02/05/2009

Comfortable, solid boot

Rating:*****

I've been demoing the Seeker for the past week and have been really quite pleased. It is a lower cuff boot than something like a T-1. Not having skied the T-2 I can't speak to its relative stiffness; however, I think it has great torsional support and is consistent and predictable in flex. I like the BOA system on the liner though it does take longer to put on. And the ski/walk modes are well thought out and actually make a noticeable difference.
My one major complaint after 8 days of lift-served skiing is the boot seems to let a lot of snow in and the liners consequently get wet.

Jonathan Callahan at Backcountry.com on 01/07/2009

Lightweight and responsive

Rating:****
Great, lightweight and responsive boot. Fit me much better than the overtight Scarpa and the boa system allows a tight, customizeable fit throughout the ankle and calf. Very pleased with the purchase.
Chief White Halfoat at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 02/10/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Prefer the T2X

Rating:***

Buddy let me swap my T2X for his Seekers for a tour in the Crazy Mtns. Overall, the seeker is intended to be a touring but on-piste capable boot. I was not impressed by the low cuff, and the boa-lacing wire system on the liner didn't work very well for me. Sizing is pretty much the same as Scarpa's mondos, so have confidence there. Specifically I did not feel the bellows flexed stiff enough compared to the T2X. I think this boot is ok for the avg BC-oriented individual, but I will be sticking with the T2X.

Gee Alsenz at Backcountry.com on 03/25/2009