Hi Everyone,
I bought new boots at the end of last season to replace a decade-old pair of racing boots. I knew nothing about boots before going to a very reputable bootfitter, who recommended the Atomic Hawx Prime 100 boots. They're super comfortable and I got them for a really good price, but after doing more research about boots over the summer, I'm starting to worry that maybe I bought boots whose flex is too low? It seems like most people here or on /r/skiing recommend much stiffer boots, like in the 120-130 range. I skiied them on groomer runs on the East at the end of the season and I really liked them, but I never got a chance to use them on any steep or exceptionally challenging terrain.
Stats about me:
- Advanced on-piste skiier, not a lot of off-piste experience but I'm hoping to learn a lot this season and really push myself
- 5'9", 140-145lbs
- I want a boot that can handle lots of different terrain, but isn't super uncomfortable
My bootfitter was able to get me into smaller boots than my old boots, and did some heat molding / custom liners.
Should I be concerned? I don't live closer to where I bought the boots, so I won't be visiting the shop until the season starts on the East Coast (6-8 weeks away at best). Worst case, is it possible to make boots stiffer? I have also read that using booster straps can help with boots who aren't stiff enough?
Thank you in advance for the help.
I bought new boots at the end of last season to replace a decade-old pair of racing boots. I knew nothing about boots before going to a very reputable bootfitter, who recommended the Atomic Hawx Prime 100 boots. They're super comfortable and I got them for a really good price, but after doing more research about boots over the summer, I'm starting to worry that maybe I bought boots whose flex is too low? It seems like most people here or on /r/skiing recommend much stiffer boots, like in the 120-130 range. I skiied them on groomer runs on the East at the end of the season and I really liked them, but I never got a chance to use them on any steep or exceptionally challenging terrain.
Stats about me:
- Advanced on-piste skiier, not a lot of off-piste experience but I'm hoping to learn a lot this season and really push myself
- 5'9", 140-145lbs
- I want a boot that can handle lots of different terrain, but isn't super uncomfortable
My bootfitter was able to get me into smaller boots than my old boots, and did some heat molding / custom liners.
Should I be concerned? I don't live closer to where I bought the boots, so I won't be visiting the shop until the season starts on the East Coast (6-8 weeks away at best). Worst case, is it possible to make boots stiffer? I have also read that using booster straps can help with boots who aren't stiff enough?
Thank you in advance for the help.