boots with an upright stance

**ulty_guy** · 10-11-2006, 10:03 AM

so after skiing in flexons for a the last many years and now moving on to kryptons, i have to say that i'm addicted to an upright stance in my boots. i tried out a pair of nordica hot rods (the see-thru red ones) and although they fit my feet well, it just felt like i was constantly being tossed forwards. i know that kryptons go up to an angle of only 13 degrees if you take out all the shims in the cuff. are there any other (preferrably narrow boots) that also have upright stances?

**mntlion** · 10-11-2006, 10:36 AM

why not just make the nordicas (or any other boot) more upright? If the boot fits your foot shape, just you dont like the stance/angle ....

**cj001f** · 10-11-2006, 10:39 AM

Scarpa touring boots.

**powderface** · 10-11-2006, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by cj001f

Scarpa touring boots.

But compared to Flexon Boots, its like using a garbage bag for a condom.

**cj001f** · 10-11-2006, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by powderface

a garbage bag for a condom.

they are too small & tight?

**powderface** · 10-11-2006, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by cj001f

they are too small & tight?

No, Flexons=condoms, Scarpa's = Gargabe bags.

**cj001f** · 10-11-2006, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by powderface

No, Flexons=condoms, Scarpa's = Gargabe bags.

Up the amperage, your bulbs a bit dim.

**Ski Monkey** · 10-11-2006, 08:13 PM

like the lion said, just get the what fits and adjust the cuff to be more upright. There are a number of ways it can be done, some easily, some not so easily. I've converted alpine boots to aerial use with a straight up and down cuff a handful of times.

**ulty_guy** · 10-12-2006, 01:31 AM

Yup, already got some lasers too. They are a bit like a convenience store bag, not full on garbage bag. Dumped some hefty liners, flexon tongues, and footbeds and they're not entirely useless. Tried the tornado, but even in the smallest size I could jam my foot into, I was still swimming. Does the tornado pro fit any tighter?

As for the nordicas, being in london, I don't trust anyone not to f them up.

**Vets** · 10-12-2006, 06:52 AM

Prior to finding Flexons/Kryptons I had 4 pairs of Nordicas. Do the newer Nordica liners still pack out and feel loose like the old Nordica liners? I would be concerned about a great initial fit that doesn't last if this is still true.