Right flex

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?

 

Probably not. If anything, a softer boot puts a premium on feel at the snow (where it matters), as well as balance.
A lot of REALLY good skiers ski soft boots.

 

Sorry, I meant whether or not 120 flex is too stiff for me.

 

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.

Have you been to a real boot fitter lately ?

 

Just as a guess, probably not.

That said, it's a very individual thing. I grew up in the racing world (small hills & ice was my home), and always looked to go stiff. By the end, as have many who went down this path, I was in plugs of whatever stiffness they came out to be after all the grinding was done - hard to give them a particular number but certainly stout, for sure.

These days, with my racing days long behind me, I'm in a 120 flex boot and am super happy for it. I like a flexier boot for the most part.

 

It would surprise me if 120 flex was too stiff for you, but it's a personal thing.

 

I'm so happy to have found pugski.com. These forums are just great. Thanks for all the prompt advice.

 

My guess is that you my have found your boot. Enjoy

 

Related question. The boot fitter recommended that I should also get custom molded footbeds for around $100. Are those worth the cost?

 

Yes.

 

And yes again...mine were $200 by the way...

 

We charge 100 - 200
And yeah
We wanna stabilize your foot in the shell
So it's necessary item to ensure proper fit

 

Another yes.

 

the only correct flex on a boot is none.

 

Josh is back.

 

The boot gets flexed by the centrifugal force in a turn, not by flexing the ankles.

 

No, definitely not.

I would look into 120-130 flex boots. Get one that fits the best. You are quite tall so consider cuff height as well.

Think something simple like a Lange RX or RS 130. The Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 S is also a great lightweight option.

Again, its all about fit.

 

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.