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can someone fill me in about ski boot flex? i find the solomon 1O8O boots some of the most comfy boots out there, but they literally fold under me at a flex of 85, is there a such thing as a too stiff or flexy boot? or is it like a soft and hard bed and not matter just as long as the boot fits properly?
the 1080 boot was a softer boot built on the x-wave platform. about 80 or 85 flex.
the x-wave platform has been replaced by a new line, so you can prolly find a sweet deal on the x-waves. if those 1080's fit well, check out a stiffer flexing x-wave. 10's are the stiffest, and a pretty money boot for relatively wide feet.
x-wave 10s now half off from sierra jim's.
mine arrived the other day--way uglier than they used to be if you care, but I love the boot.
http://shop.sierrasnowboard.com/browse.cfm/4,2931.htm
^^^ what they said. that's a great price as well with what seemed like a good selection of sizes.
hey marshall:Quote:
Originally Posted by marshalolson
do you by any chance know what the flex rating is for the rossi power 90?
i can't find it anywhere...and while i don't assume you have an encyclopaedic knowledge of every single piece of gear out there, i thought i'd start with you...
thanks
90?Quote:
Originally Posted by buckethead
Just a guess...
hmmm. that would make sense...Quote:
Originally Posted by Squatch
boots are the gear i know least about...i have tons of skis and bindings i've bought over the last few years, but have only picked up my 3rd pair of boots in about...25 years.
Is there any universal flex rating? My Guns are rated 95 - can you compare that to a 95 in Nordicas, Rossis, Technica etc.? Or does each company come up with its own range?
Thanks a bunch for the info guys! Although my real question is, are there any disadvantages of skiing a really flexy boot? or is it all preference? Besides hard charging does it really matter?
Ps-thanks for that link, that site has some sick deals on boots :)
Each manufacturer has its own flex index. A Salomon 90 may or may not be a Nordica 90. You are probably better in off in too soft over too stiff if you ski off trail primarily.
In a softer boot, as your speed increases you will notice a loss of precision and "drivability" as the boot flexes more robbing you of some power.
In a stiffer boot, if you are "not up to it" it will, like a stiff ski, take you for a ride.
Get the X-wave. Especially if it is cheap. You already know you like the fit.
i don't know how different flexes compare between brands really.Quote:
Originally Posted by buckethead
i just know that the salomon race last fits me well, so i just stick with them.
Also check REI.com, at the end of the season they had ample stock of x-waves (forgot if it was 8, 9 or 10s) at fairly good prices, and I doubt they got rid of them yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by mojorisin