![]() ![]() So I have to find that perfect blend of fit, flex and performance. When that happens I get shock waves through my entire body, as if I got blasted with a lightning bolt (no joke). I've learned to generate a LOT of leverage from my feet, so the tongue/cuff of the boot serves to create more stability than leverage, PLUS shock absorption, so that my ankle doesn't get cranked when I run into something hard. My shin does not like overly stiff boots, requires the right balance of stiffness, forward lean and ramp angle. However, my shin lost a lot of muscle, has a screw right in the middle where the tongue could hit and can be a bit tender. My left ankle, I believe has severe calcification which restricts my dorsiflexion to about 90°, though I can extend relatively normally. I was in an accident many years ago where my left leg suffered major damage. My condition is somewhat unique and a bit of a conundrum. The reason I am inquiring is because I want to gauge what I might buy vs what I have. 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 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. But this boot is listed for "strong intermediates to expert skiers". ![]() And the 100 flex may have even been softer than my old Salomons. I tried on a pair of Lange RX100's (100 flex). My boots liners are pretty well packed out and a new liner doesn't make sense. Back then 110 was super stiff and only pure race boots were stiffer yet. The Salomon XWave 8.0's are rated at 90 flex, but to me feel stiffer. 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. I have a light touch and don't pummel turns like I used to do as a less accomplished skier. I've been in the same Salomon boots for over 15 years now. ![]()
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