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SnowHawk01 
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Post subject: soft boots vs stiff boots?
 Posted: Jan 05, 2012 - 07:17 AM
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First post: Oct 20, 2011
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I am currently riding Vans Hi standard because i love skate shoes and these are like a snowboard equivalent. However i was thinking of getting some super soft snowboard boots. How will this effect my riding in different scenarios? Thanks
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RickBower
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Posted: Jan 05, 2012 - 07:59 AM
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First post: Dec 14, 2004
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Location: cheshire
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Firstly it's a personal preference but your boots will suit different types of riding.
I like speed and Freeride so I'm using a quite firm Salamon boot that fit my skinny feet well. My best bud who's big into freestyle loves his soft boots and wears them quite loose ( not too sure on his logic but it works for him).
Just remember if you go too far one way eg too soft you will sacrifice some sensitivity and controll that you may get from a firmer boot. It's like any part of your gear and set up that will be designed to do different things.
Just think about what type of riding you wanna do and get the gear to suit. Personally I like to go more middle of the road so I can ride anything but that's just me. |
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the_hutch
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Posted: Jan 05, 2012 - 08:55 AM
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Location: Haworth
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| I own a pair of Salomon F24's, started off by just bombing down the hills, carving etc. Now....the boots have softened up over a few years use and now i use them for freestyle riding. |
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674357
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Posted: Jan 07, 2012 - 10:14 PM
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Ive got some F24's for this season, changed up from Burton Moto's
F24's are ALOT stiffer and take some getting used to..... especially as i've also got a new stiff board (burton supermodel) it's almost like having to learn to ride all over again. Powering down pists is alot more stable though with stiff gear |
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chaletslovakia
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Posted: Jan 08, 2012 - 08:48 AM
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First post: Feb 22, 2008
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Location: Jasna, Slovakia
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| Gotta love a soft boot for comfort and ease. If it's hard-pack and I fancy a Mach 2 blast down the piste then a stiff board and bindings sees me right, regardless of the boot... |
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thegirl
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Posted: Jan 29, 2012 - 10:02 PM
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First post: Jan 08, 2011
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Just bought some lovely new 32 86FT boots which were a major relief on the toes after my (second hand) Van Encores constantly gave me cramps and numbness. The guys in Snow & Rock were really helpful and told me they were good for beginners as they're fairly flexible (4/10 - if that means anything to anyone!).
Level-wise, I've only spent one week on the slopes last year, but would say I can happily take on most blues and the occasional red.
Anyway, I was very happy with my purchase, got them heat moulded plus superfeet insoles, only to be coming away from two days on the mountain in freakin agony in my legs as the boots appear to be way too soft!!!
Am I doing something wrong? There is so much flex in the ankle, no matter how tight I lace them, that its taking all my strength to get a decent grip on a toe edge.
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winterfunman
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Posted: Jan 29, 2012 - 10:34 PM
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thegirl
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Posted: Jan 30, 2012 - 03:50 PM
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First post: Jan 08, 2011
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Flex is definitely in the ankle - with my heel on the floor I can crouch nearly all the way down.
In my old boots I was used to leaning and using the bend of my knees to get a toe edge but now I think I'm pressing with my toes |
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SnowHawk01
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Posted: Feb 07, 2012 - 01:58 PM
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First post: Oct 20, 2011
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| I tried the soft boot and they weren't even that soft! Gonna keep searching :-) |
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