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Typically, the higher the number is in the title of the boot, the stiffer the flex (Example: Nordica Doberman Pro 130 Race Boots are stiffer than the Nordica Pro 100 Race Boots). The Flex of a ski boot refers to how much pressure it takes to bend and move the boot. An aftermarket footbed will provide you with better balance, more control over your skis and a better overall fit - All things that are paramount while ski racing. An aftermarket or custom footbed is required in a race boot to give you the most performance as possible. The stock footbed in a race boot is of the same quality as a very low end recreational boot. Not all manufacturers produce every flex - typically only two or three.Ī Race boot comes with a stock footbed that has no value to it whatsoever. Junior flexes can start at 50 and can make their way up in increments of 10 to 100. Junior Race Boots can have a flex that is catered to a smaller and lighter weight skier. If Junior, Team, or SC (Short Cuff) is in the title of the boot, it will have a shorter cuff for smaller skiers to ensure the proper amount of leverage and power to control their skis at fast speeds. Since smaller and younger skiers are not as tall, Junior race boots have a shorter cuff.

The major difference between Junior and Adult Race boots is the height of the cuff. Race boots are all technically unisex - there is no difference between men’s and women’s race boots.īoth adult and junior Race Boots have a narrow fit. Since you are racing and looking for maximum performance a race boot should always be skied with an aftermarket footbed meaning the whole and half sizes are identical. The shell and the liner are the exact same size the difference is in the stock footbed being slightly thicker in a whole size. Some race boot manufacturers produce shells and liners that are stamped with a range from the whole size to the half size, i.e. Some manufacturers label race boots in UK sizing but here at we convert them into Mondo Point sizing for you. Ski boots are measured in a Mondo Point size which is simply as how many centimeters long as your foot is. The sizing of a race boot is done the exact same way as you would in a downhill boot. Recreational boots have a more upright of a stance which is more relaxed for more all day comfort. Forward Lean means that the cuff is angled more towards the toes of the boot to provide you with a stronger stance to help you keep your weight forward so that you’re moving faster down the hill. Race boots have a more aggressive forward lean than a recreational boot. Typically race boots are screw riveted meaning that all the components such as the buckles and cuff can be totally disassembled to allow for easier customization.

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The shells are also thicker so a professional bootfitter can stretch, shape or grind the material for a better fit. As a result of the thinner liner they tend to be colder due to the decreased insulation. Race boots have a thicker shell and a thinner liner to transfer energy faster and more efficiently than standard downhill boots.

The most common Last of a Race boot is 98mm some can be as wide as 100mm and the narrowest is 95mm.Īnother major difference between a race boot and a traditional downhill boot is the thickness of the shell and liner. This narrow last is best suited for skiers with narrow feet, or more commonly to have a professional bootfitter shape the shell to their foot. Race Boots have a narrower Last than recreational boots. With Race Boots, the faster you ski, the better they react. Race Ski Boots are designed to be skied as fast as they can at all times, whereas a traditional downhill boot can be skied at a variety of speeds and still be responsive. Race ski boots have a different feeling and performance than a traditional downhill ski boot.

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