It is usually located on the back of the boot around ankle height.
Ski boot flex vs weight chart.
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Ski size chart how to choose the right size skis.
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Where you ll be skiing.
Ski boot flex stiffness.
Finding your ski boot size.
The ski boot manufacturers are always experimenting with different plastic technologies and so between brands and models different plastics will react in different ways when the boots are flexed factors such as temperature and terrain should also be considered and so the flex ratings should only really serve as a general guide for the skier.
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Many an expert skier will tell you that the right size skis ski boots and ski poles are the sine qua non for the ultimate ski experience.
Men between 80 130 and for women it is between 65 110.
Smallzookeeper you make a very good point the answer is no after removing some bolts from the back of my boots on a ski instructors advice i ended up with a damaged achillies tendon that took 6 months to recover.
Beginners will likely want a different boot flex than advanced skiers.
Manufacturer flex ratings are not exact industry standardized values.
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Flex in ski boots refers to how difficult it is to flex the boot forward.
Getting the right fit.
In this page we aim to provide you with expert advice on how to choose the right size skis in order to make your ski experience wonderful.
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.
Often this number is written on the outside of the boot cuff.
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In the end you ll do your own flex tests remembering that in a warm ski shop you should be able to squat downward flexing the boot forward without being.
The width length and shape your feet are all important.
In general the most sold alpine ski boots are with the following flex.
If you plan to be backcountry skiing you have options.
As i said above your boot flex should be less than your ankle flex if it is to support you.
Please be aware that this chart is just guidance and some skiers might not fit this guide due to special preferences skills or weight.
So the flex is the boot flexibility in the forward direction.
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Spend the time to find ski boots that fit this is essential.
