Tachypsychia 13 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 So I apparently broke a strap on the cheap snowboard boots I bought when I ate it hard and broke my snowboard (Shamless plug, check my blog!). While it is possible to resew it, my friend who would make the repair reccommends a new boot, and to keep these for backup. I don't want to shell out for new boots, though having a good boot is an extremely important part of the setup. Instead I sent home to have my old snowboard boots sent out. Since I borrowed them from a friend I never knew the specs on the boot, but found them today as 2007 DC Allegiance's. They were a top tier double boa boot with an extremely stiff feel. Thinking back, they were pretty hard to just walk around in, especially compared to the boots I have now, which just feel like oversize boots and are super soft. (I think I have issues with heel lift honestly) Background aside, I wanted to know if anyone preferred a soft boot or one with medium flex even after their skills progressed further with many years of riding. Friends I talked to locally said they got a medium flex boot then got stiffer ones once they got the basics down. What did you guys do? Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Stiff. If you want more flex dont do them up so tight. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Totally agree. Flexible boots are only really for park nonsense. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Yeah stiff are better......my boots are falling apart this year, the inner lace has de-sheathed meaning the lace slides through the stopping mechanism under slight pressure and the wires aren't holding as tight either. I've definitely noticed a change in performance, my toes are often over extended. But after 7 years I feel they are due to be retired! Link to post Share on other sites
Tachypsychia 13 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Sounds like I just need to get the stiff boots here as soon as I can then! I certainly hope my boots last 7 years. Thanks for the input. Link to post Share on other sites
634-maru 4 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Stiff is good. Link to post Share on other sites
Tachypsychia 13 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 That's what she said! Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I am riding this year with a stiffer boot will coment later Link to post Share on other sites
Tachypsychia 13 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 I am riding this year with a stiffer boot will coment later Look forward to it. My grandparents have their hands on my good boots and bindings back home so I don't expect to see them until the middle of next month. Until then I'll have to ride with a soft busted boot. Are there any stiff bindings that aren't all metal? Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Yeah i think so Link to post Share on other sites
Smokeshow 0 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I like soft boots because it feels like surfing when on the mountain Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I moved to a stiffer boot a year or so ago. I was surprised by the different it made. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Just had to buy a new pair of boots this week after my 7yr old pair finally gave up the ghost. I bought a pair of salomon savage boa from rakuten for 22k. After trying on a pair in Sports Depot and liking how stiff they were. Then my surprise when I looked em up online to see they are listed as mid-flex!! Shows how relaxed my boots had become Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 TB yeah Medium flex I like softer boots but will have to see with the Ions as they are Medium/ Stiff Did you get these ones Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Yeah but minus the rainbow The soles have orange trim and the boots are black Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 As long as you don't go to Sochi the rainbow shouldn't be a problem.... (Seriously though...sounds like you and the littlest Bearcub have the same boots. They are pretty awesome!) Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Pity I liked the rainbow Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Medium flex and none of that stupid boa nonsense Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I love that stupid BOA nonsense laces suck ass Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Dunno don't mind a bit of BOA myself. As long as the sound is turned down of course. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zetNxggKx9w Link to post Share on other sites
Tachypsychia 13 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Still waiting on mine in the mail. Front foot is starting to give out on the mountain. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdust 0 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Have only tried stiff boots, but would like to try a softer pair one day. But I wouldn't want to give up that responsiveness of stiff boots! Still in my Northwave Legends after having them 100+ days on the mountain. Still super responsive. Tried on a pair of Burton Ion the other week, but they felt soft compared to my Northwaves, even after all those years! I think they might actually outlast me, seriously. Maybe I should ride harder Link to post Share on other sites
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