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| Recommended Use |
Top level race,
aggressive freecarve |
Intermediate race, freecarve |
Intermediate
race, freecarve, all mountain |
Entry level race, freecarve,
all mountain |
Asymmetric
Shell & Tongue
Allows superior support of calf and ankle, yet permits natural
leg alignment for even power transmission |
Yes |
Yes |
No
(Symmetric Flex) |
No
(Symmetric Flex) |
Skeletonized Reinforced
Shell
Variable shell thickness allows better power transmission
while maintaining comfort and fit |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Flex Ribbed Tongue
Permits forward flex and even distribution of pressure |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Standard Liner |
Full-Fit:
(heel & tongue heat moldable) |
Semi-Fit:
(heel heat moldable) |
Core-Fit:
(no heat moldable component, but wrap around, overlap tongue) |
Core-Fit:
(no heat moldable component, but wrap around, overlap tongue) |
Heat Moldable Liner
Full heat moldable liner for true custom fit |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Stiffness
Overall boot stiffness |
Power Flex
(stiffest due to shell design and material) |
Carve Flex
(stiffer than Performance Flex due to shell design) |
Performance
Flex
(stiff due to same material as Power Flex, but different shell design) |
Smooth Flex
(less stiff than Performance Flex due to material but same
shell design) |
Material
Plastic specs |
Shore: 59
D
elasticity modulus: 240 |
Shore:
56 D
elasticity modulus: 190 |
Shore:
59 D
elasticity modulus: 240 |
Shore:
56 D
elasticity modulus: 190 |
Dampening
Rubberized foam to help cushion shock |
Rear spoiler
and tongue |
Rear spoiler and tongue |
No |
No |
Buckle System
Combination of ladder and wire straps allow for properankle
flex and micro-adjustment |
4 "Force" closing
buckles with ankle wire strap |
4 "Force" closing buckles
with ankle wire strap |
4 "Micro" adjust
buckles with ankle wire strap |
4 "Micro" adjust buckles
with ankle wire strap |
Forward Lean Mechanism
Ankle flex and adjustment of cuff for a range of riding statures |
Spring type
mechanism allows for infinite adjustment of lean angle and
forward lean force |
5 position mechanism allows for
5 distinct positions, powder mode and walk mode |
5 position
mechanism allows for 5 distinct positions, powder mode and
walk mode |
5 position mechanism allows for
5 distinct positions, powder mode and walk mode |
Cuff Canting
Allows cuff to be adjusted for riders' anatomic differences |
Outer
ankle pivot can be adjusted (+) or neutral,
2 position |
Outer
ankle pivot can be adjusted (+) or neutral,
2 position |
Inner and outer
ankle pivots can be adjusted (+), neutral, or (-); multi
position |
Inner and outer ankle pivots
can be adjusted (+), neutral, or (-); multi position |
Short Sole Design
Allows for lower binding angles on narrow boards |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Step-In Compatible
Adaptable to INTEC and FAST with aftermarket heel assemblies |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Replaceable Sole
Pads
Easily replaceable heel and toe pads |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
