I've been in the same Salomon boots for over 15 years now. I have a light touch and don't pummel turns like I used to do as a less accomplished skier. I used to destroy boots in a season, but now am very light on the tongues, ski from the bottoms of my feet and the tongue/cuff mostly acts as shock absorption and stability more than as leverage. The Salomon XWave 8.0's are rated at 90 flex, but to me feel stiffer. Back then 110 was super stiff and only pure race boots were stiffer yet. My boots liners are pretty well packed out and a new liner doesn't make sense.
I tried on a pair of Lange RX100's (100 flex). The fit was pretty good stock. And the 100 flex may have even been softer than my old Salomons. But this boot is listed for "strong intermediates to expert skiers". I have no idea how these boots are going to feel on the hill and while I don't like super stiff boots, I don't want boots that are too soft and will flex out the first time I hit a big bump.
What can you guys tell me about today's flex ratings, and perhaps specifically about where this Lange RX100 fits into the scheme of things? TIA
I tried on a pair of Lange RX100's (100 flex). The fit was pretty good stock. And the 100 flex may have even been softer than my old Salomons. But this boot is listed for "strong intermediates to expert skiers". I have no idea how these boots are going to feel on the hill and while I don't like super stiff boots, I don't want boots that are too soft and will flex out the first time I hit a big bump.
What can you guys tell me about today's flex ratings, and perhaps specifically about where this Lange RX100 fits into the scheme of things? TIA