When you install cuff alignment onto the S/Max chassis it has the same range as the S/Race (which comes with it) or the 130 which already has the screw fitting. You still have to reduce the lug size on the 130, but the t-nut is already there. The reason for this is simple, rivets are cheaper than t-nuts. As you move down the food chain prices lower and features get deleted.
It is actually quite unfortunate that the ski industry has tied price and quality to flex and last, but that is a topic for another time.
The Salomon cuff system once installed, adds .5 degrees of range to each side. You can tip the cuff 1 degree in each direction.
Not exceptional, but far better than none.
As to the heat mold ability for cuff alignment, if people are finding it works for their customers that's great. I think this is where you insert an acronym, like YMMV.
pliny the elder
I'm pulling a "reboot" on this thread as I was just researching a reason to upgrade. I'm shutting down my search and keeping my Salomon Impact 120's and actually have a second brand new pair "on deck" barring any plastic fatigue... as well as extra soles, when these wear out (Unless Solly reintros integrated cuff adj on HV boots). They have a large volume and minor cuff adjustment that is absolutely critical to my imperfect anatomic profile. If you have fairly straight legs then no problem. In my scenario, it took my Master boot fitter a year to wait for the boots that fit my foot to be released (Impact Pro's in 2009), then 4+ hours of work to get them in the ballpark.
At that point, if had to heat them every time I needed an adjustment..... it would have been unrealistic. A REALLY good Master boot fitter, will teach you how it's supposed to feel and how to understand and make minor adjustments, on the fly. It took literally 15 - 20 different micro adjustments to get the fit just right. Of course I checked in a few times to make sure I was heading in the right direction.
I had a second Master boot fitter check the work years later and he was amazed that I was able to get my foot into that size boot at all... much less w/ all day comfort. The first Master fitter dropped me from a 29.5, set up by a "Good" boot fitter w/ an excellent reputation, to a 27.5. New Liner after 150+ days??? Nah, not needed according to both experts. My shell & insoles fit so perfectly that the liner could only pack out so much. I tried a new heat molded Intuition Liner just for shits and giggles ... TORTURE even after many many adjustments.... I chucked them and put my old ones back in. I'm on my second set of Impact 120's, one set left ... if the plastic holds up. So far so good... My Master Boot fitter said "Pfft, stop it.....just ski em! "
I cherish my Master boot fitter buddy MORE than my financial advisors!!! My wife wonders why I'm calling HIS name in my dreams!!! LMAO
I'll never buy a pair of boots w/o integrated off the shelf High Volume and lateral cuff adjustment... and obviously, I'll ONLY go to Master Boot fitters. My boots never see anything but an overhead compartment when flying! That's a no brainer!