Message #5494

[Svend]

Gotcha...thanks for replying, Jim.  So, what you're saying is that one maker's 100 flex is another's 90?  Interesting, and good to know.

I've emailed Tecnica Canada and Italy, but have received no reply as yet.  For the moment at least, they seem to be a good match for my skis (Head iM70) -- they are warm and comfortable, and I can wear them all day without pain or fatique.  A little too roomy in the foot, perhaps, as they are getting packed out, but at least my heel is held firmly.  This season, as I've progressed in my learning, I've gone from having them at the softest setting to the firmest setting by use of the cuff inserts (they work), and next I will try locking the pivot with the extra bolt to see if that makes any difference. 

My hope is that they'll still match up with new and better skis when I get them.  But a higher performance ski may dictate new boots too...we'll see how it goes.  They are so comfortable, that I really don't want to change.

Thanks for all your responses here and to my other questions.  Much appreciated.

Svend