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I'm 6'5", 195 lbs and a solid intermediate skier, who spends 90% of his time on groomers. Do you think that a Salomon X Max 120 is too much flex for me?
Do you mean too soft or too stiff? Others will chime in with much more knowledge than me but, at 5' 10" and 220#, I can fold most 120 flex boots. And 130s. A lot depends on how much flex you have in your ankle. I have a lot. I'm a strong intermediate and am looking at moving to a stiffer boot than the Technica Cochise 130s I'm in now. Even though you are lighter you have a longer lever from your knees down.I'm 6'5", 195 lbs and a solid intermediate skier, who spends 90% of his time on groomers. Do you think that a Salomon X Max 120 is too much flex for me?
Do you mean too soft or too stiff? Others will chime in with much more knowledge than me but, at 5' 10" and 220#, I can fold most 120 flex boots. And 130s. A lot depends on how much flex you have in your ankle. I have a lot. I'm a strong intermediate and am looking at moving to a stiffer boot than the Technica Cochise 130s I'm in now. Even though you are lighter you have a longer lever from your knees down.
Now I defer to the professionals!
At 6-5 I will assume your tibia is pretty long, depending on ankle dorsiflection you may indeed crush the solly XMAX 120 which is actual a pretty soft flexing boot.Do you mean too soft or too stiff? Others will chime in with much more knowledge than me but, at 5' 10" and 220#, I can fold most 120 flex boots. And 130s. A lot depends on how much flex you have in your ankle. I have a lot. I'm a strong intermediate and am looking at moving to a stiffer boot than the Technica Cochise 130s I'm in now. Even though you are lighter you have a longer lever from your knees down.
Now I defer to the professionals!
There will be more as people get off work!I'm so happy to have found pugski.com. These forums are just great. Thanks for all the prompt advice.
Yes.Related question. The boot fitter recommended that I should also get custom molded footbeds for around $100. Are those worth the cost?
We charge 100 - 200Related question. The boot fitter recommended that I should also get custom molded footbeds for around $100. Are those worth the cost?
Another yes.Related question. The boot fitter recommended that I should also get custom molded footbeds for around $100. Are those worth the cost?
I'm 6'5", 195 lbs and a solid intermediate skier, who spends 90% of his time on groomers. Do you think that a Salomon X Max 120 is too much flex for me?
Most would say yes , but it depends on your feet. If you have any issues with your feet than do it. If no issues it seems like an added expense that may not be needed. The OEM foot bed may be OK or an OTC foot bed could be enough.Related question. The boot fitter recommended that I should also get custom molded footbeds for around $100. Are those worth the cost?