There are no standards for ski boot flexibility. Ski brands have long tried to create a set of industry standards, to no avail. Flex ratings usually range from 70 to 130 (beginner to advanced) and vary by manufacturer; meaning one brand’s 130 can be another brand’s 110. Even within a brand’s own product range, a 130 in one model can differ dramatically from a 130 in another. From our own testing, we’ve found equal flex ratings can vary by as much as 40 per cent.

IS IT FOR ME?

• Do you have compromised stiffness for walk mode?

• Do you have compromised stiffness for lightweight boot?

• Do you have compromised stiffness for ease of entry?

• Are you a growing/improving junior racer?

• Are you a coach in hybrid boots for the grip and walk mode but want to drive a stiffer race-category ski?

• Are you a coach not sure if a boot is stiff enough for his developing racers?

• Are you an instructor with soft teaching boots still wants to perform?

• Are warm spring/summer temperatures softening your boots?

• Did you buy demanding new skis your boots can’t drive?

• Are you just looking for a stiffer boot?