How can I make my ski boots more flexible?

To reduce flex by 6\%, remove the top rear-cuff screw of each boot with a 3mm key and insert clip (supplied with boots) in its place. Push the clip in and tap with a hammer. To reduce flex by12\%, remove the bottom rear-cuff screw of each boot with a 3mm key and insert clips (supplied with boots) in their place.

How do I make my ski boots looser?

If your foot feels too loose without over tightening the buckles, lift your foot up towards the top of the boot with a volume reducer. It may be that the boots are too small/tight and the only remedy is to change to a different size or model which is more suited to your foot shape and ability level.

What is flex on ski boots?

The flex rating of a ski boot is a metric that specifies the stiffness of the boot. The flex rating is generally between 60 for the softest boots and 140 or more for race boots and other high-performance boots.

How flexible should ski boots be?

Typically the softest-flexing quality boot for men is about a 90 flex and for women is 75 to 80. Intermediate skiers require a slightly stiffer boot to transfer energy quickly from the boot to the ski, but still soft enough to allow them some forward flex. Often the flex for guys will be 100 to 110 and women 80 to 90.

Can I stretch my ski boots?

Boots made from stronger materials are able to handle the force required to stretch out the boot shell and alter the shape (source). Typically expert ski boots can be stretched quite a bit whereas lower end boots or boots with seams can only be stretched a small amount or not at all.

How do you stiffen ski boots?

The best way to stiffen an spk is drill a hole about 2.5cm above the rivots in the cuff. You cant easily do it in the center of the cuff as it already has a v cut out of the upper clog. If you use a t bolt and a screw you can alter the flex for differnt skiing.

Does ski boot flex matter?

A stiffer flex is desirable for the more aggressive skier as energy transfer from leg-to-boot-to ski as well as the rebound will occur more efficiently. Boots with a stiffer flex are designed to deliver maximum speed and responsiveness.

What makes a good ski boot?

How Should Ski Boots Fit? Ski boots should have a snug fit without cutting off circulation or causing painful pressure points. Slight to moderate pressure on your longest toes when the boot is buckled and your leg is in an upright position is usually an indication that the boot will be the right size after some use.