What does ski boot flex REALLY mean?

[@miamiole]

If someone actually needed to understand ski boot flex, these kind of videos aren't very helpful. Its all theory and concept but doesn't show someone how to properly flex and test a boot based on their needs. I would prefer that you show what amounts of flex/angulation mean an appropriate flex based on weight and strength.

[@Jarequis2]

Agreed wish they'd throw the boot on and show/explain how the boot should flex.

[@trevorschu]

Do one on ski specs (sidecut, turn radius, camber/rocker etc.)

[@Ekim1976]

The flex numbers are really a basic guideline as you say. When you flex a boot in the ski shop and when you are skiing in frigid temps, it’s day and night with flex variation. I think if the manufacturers mentioned thickness of plastic upper cuff and max forward lean in degrees it may help us further understand what is truly happening. 😮

[@carterfan80]

If I'm buckling my boots to the last notch on the top two buckles, am I making it feel stiffer? More material is overlapping, and it seems like my Flex pattern feels different

[@OutOfCollective]

@@carterfan80 can certainly feel that way

[@carterfan80]

@@OutOfCollective tongue shim good place to start? I don't have access to a boot fitter before the start of the season

[@theplumber4934]

Waste of time