 davidmt83
davidmt83
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Hi,
I've recently bought a pair of a Lange RX 100 LVs, custom shell and liners. I've been skiing twice, a week each time, and would say I'm fairly okay. Based on the definitions here - http://www.insideoutskiing.com/level.html - I'd be a 'Level 6 - Early Intermediate': "I can ski most red runs when the conditions are good and may have tried blacks. I like going fairly fast, but struggle when it gets bumpy, steeper, icy, or the snow gets deep."
My only concern with these boots is the 100 flex. I know it can be reduced down to 80 however the fitter advised given my minimal calf flex it's likely the heel would raise if I make this adjustment. In the meantime stretch the calf muscle he recommends!
What do people reckon to the flex? Too stiff? Just about right? Too advanced a boot? My very narrow feet really limits my choice. I think as I get better the flex will be less of an issue but for now just wondered what people thought.
Thanks!
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with limited flexion and a soft boot you have no resistance to push against before you run out of range of motion at the ankle, try taking one of the bolts out (top one first) and see how it reacts, a heel lift into the boot and one bolt out may work very well, but every skier is different, i certainly don't think it is too advanced based on what you have described above reasons for selecting this boot (i am guessing that i may have sold it to you ) are
1 narrow fit :narrow feet go best in narrow lower volume boots
2 upright stance : to not use up the range of motion that you do have
3 100 flex : will give you some resistance to push against yet is not too stiff
the problem is that boot manufacturers rate their boots as beginner, intermediate, advance and expert, they don't think about the last width or the stance when they classify them, it is purely marketing and often leads people to be concerned that they have a boot too advanced for the skiing.... yes keep stretching the calf it is the best single thing you can do for your skiing if you have limited flexion
if we did sell you the boot and you are concerned then please get in touch and we will look at things for you
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davidmt83
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Sounds like CEM has you pretty well sorted- always easier to soften a boot than stiffen it and my feeling is that the Lange ratings tend to overstate a bit compared to some other makers.
The only thing that I might add is that with only 2 weeks under your belt, you will still likely benefit from lessons- why don't you ask your next instructor their opinion. Without seeing you ski, the rest of us are really just guessing.
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davidmt83
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| The only thing that I might add is that with only 2 weeks under your belt, you will still likely benefit from lessons- why don't you ask your next instructor their opinion. |
Yep, those two weeks were half day lessons / half day skiing and I'll likely have a couple more weeks of half day lessons.
Cheers
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davidmt83, what we don't want is the heel to lift, adding a "heel lift" is not a bad thing, at this stage i wouldn't do anything other than go for a ski, as your calf muscles stretch a little you will get more motion in terms of flex, if you are still running out of range of motion then adding a heel lift will "open" the ankle joint a little and give you a few degrees more available range
i know you haven't booked yet but when you do start a thread about ski schools /instructors in that resort, someone on here will know who the best person to have lessons with in the resort is...... technique is one thing that no boot fitter can account for, so long as you stay forward and "on top" of your skis all will be good, only when you get thrown into the back seat will problems emerge
well worth having a couple of lessons with someone before you go to resort or even just a bit of a ski to test things out, we can make adjustments if required
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davidmt83
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Thanks, CEM - not offence intended.
My misunderstanding with the heel lift, I see what you're saying now.
Yeah I learnt the benefits of keeping the hips forward and the weight in the front part of the feet, knees forward and shins resting on front part of the boot.
Currently organising MK or somewhere similar now to test them out - very excited!
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FAQ
You did indeed sell me the boots and after a little reading since then I was only slightly concerned; nothing to worry about though.
