How much should I be able to flex my ski boot?
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How much should I be able to flex my ski boot?
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.
What does 100 flex mean in ski boots?
Very Stiff. Beginner-Intermediate men’s ski boots range from about 65 to 80 flex index, with Intermediate-Advanced boots going from about 90 to 100. Advanced-Expert boots normally are in the 110 to 130 range.
Is a stiffer ski boot better?
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. This is due to increased ability to leverage a stiffer boot; these people are often better off skiing in a stiffer flexing boot.
What is ski boot flex rating?
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 do you know if your ski boots are too soft?
Your ski boots are also too soft if your toes don’t touch the end of the ski boot. There should be little to no heel movement. If the opposite is true, then your ski boots are too soft.
Can ski boot flex be adjusted?
Many different ski boots are equipped to adjust the flex rating easily and stiffen. Ski boot can be adjusted by screwing the rivet on the back of it with a four-millimeter key. To stiffen the boot, you need to turn the rivet to the right.
How do you stiffen ski boots flex?
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.