The HEAD Raptor 65 junior ski race boot is built for young racers who are ready to sharpen their skills and ski with greater precision. Featuring a supportive 65 flex and junior race last, it delivers the ideal blend of control and forgiveness for developing athletes tackling slalom, giant slalom, and high-speed groomers. Race Balance geometry positions skiers in a centered, athletic stance for smoother power transfer and more efficient turns, while Junior Flex Tuning allows the boot to adapt as technique and strength improve. The Junior Team liner and self-shaping footbed provide a secure, comfortable fit that accommodates growing feet, and four micro-adjustable alloy buckles with a 30mm Velcro power strap create a precise, race-ready closure. Built to help the next generation of racers progress with every training session and race day, the Raptor 65 delivers the performance young skiers need to keep pushing forward.
Highlights
CategoryJunior Race
Flex65
LASTJunior Race Last
Best ForDeveloping SL & GS Racers
Key TechnologyRace Balance Geometry
Technology
Junior Flex Tuning
Junior Flex Tuning allows the boot's stiffness to better match a young racer's size, strength, and progression. As technique improves, the boot continues to provide the right blend of support and forgiveness.
Adjustable flex characteristics
Supports developing technique
Grows with the skier's ability
Race Balance
HEAD's Race Balance geometry combines a 12° forward lean with a 4° ramp angle to naturally center the skier over the ski. This athletic stance improves balance, edge engagement, and power transfer through every turn.
Centered racing stance
Improved ski control
More efficient power transfer
Junior Team Liner
The Junior Team liner delivers a secure yet comfortable fit designed specifically for young racers. It provides the support needed for precise skiing while remaining comfortable throughout long training days.
Comfortable all-day fit
Responsive heel hold
Designed for junior racers
Self-Shaping Footbed
The self-shaping footbed gradually conforms to the skier's foot, creating improved comfort and support while accommodating growing feet throughout the season.
Personalized fit over time
Supports growing feet
Improved comfort
Four Micro-Adjustable Alloy Buckles
Low-profile alloy buckles provide precise closure adjustments for an accurate fit while standing up to the demands of daily race training and competition.
Micro-adjustable fit
Durable alloy construction
Secure race-ready closure
30mm Velcro Power Strap
The wide power strap enhances upper cuff support and keeps the skier connected to the boot for more direct energy transfer while remaining quick and easy for junior racers to adjust.