Salomon snowboard boots - flex

A snowHead

Hi,

Have been looking at some Salomon boots online and trying to understand the system they use to measure/describe the different boots in terms of flex - most of them seem to be between 5 and 8 on a scale of 1-10, and since the 8 ones were more freestyle boots I assume that makes them softer, but I'm not sure.

I was looking at the f20's as I've seen some fairly cheap ones, and I was recommended Salomon for narrow feet. The f20 i think is a freestyle boot though, and while I'm quite into jumps and stuff, I'm never going to be spending all day in the park so I'm not sure if I want a boot that soft (if it is that soft!)

Also, does anyone know about the sizing with Salomon boots? I'm a size 7 shoe (eur 40), so would a 6.5 be ok, or more like a 7.5 as I've read some people saying theyre quite small but I want to make sure they fit really well.

Ok, I've written loads I know, so here are my questions again;

What do the numbers mean on the Salomon site for boot flex?
Are freestyle boots softer ones?
Is the f20 too soft for general riding?
How do the Salomon sizes come up? Would a 6.5 be right for a size 40?

Thanks!

A snowHead

There is no way of measuring the flex, other than at point of construction. Snowboard boots break from the first time you put them on, best thing to do is never wear them and take up skiing.

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Sage advice from SMALLZOOKEEPER on his 6066 post...

Cannister7, try them on before you buy otherwise you'll never know! Other than that I know nothing about snowboard boots... someone will...

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Try them on , I know, but I'm willing to take a chance having tried some on already, and having the option of sending them back. I just want to know about what different sorts are good for really, and how Salomon gauge their boots. Also the sizing.

Help!!

Salomon snowboard boots - flex

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