Typically a softer flex boot is better for freestyle and freestyle skiers as there s more movement to allow them to practice different techniques.
Ski boot flex and body weight.
Weight g source indiv.
Atomic hawx prime xtd w 115.
A softer flex allows for easier movement of the boot s upper and lower cuff which means less force is required however there is a pay off as the rebound force will also be weaker.
Experts will want a stiffer flex which will give them more control.
Beginner or personal preference for a softer boot.
In general the most sold alpine ski boots are with the following flex.
Men between 80 130 and for women it is between 65 110.
What to consider when determining flex rating for ski boots.
There are a lot of factors that go into the flex rating for ski boots.
Atomic ski boot weights.
Ski boots are the key link between your body and your skis so finding boots well matched to the size and shape of your feet is a high priority.
So the flex is the boot flexibility in the forward direction.
Atomic hawx prime xtd 130.
Boot flex ranges from very soft to race stiffness indicated by a numeric flex index that s usually a number from 50 soft to 130 very stiff.
Ski boot construction consists of a hard outer shell for support and soft liner for cushioning and warmth.
Often this number is written on the outside of the boot cuff.
Flex in ski boots refers to how difficult it is to flex the boot forward.