Comments on: Beefcakes Tongue-Constructed Boot Comparo 2010

By: dan post boots

dan post boots — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:54:59 +0000

Good! I think this survey about the Constructed Boot Comparo 2010 is really nice.
I think that there is many thing on all kinds of people and i like that because i read it and i feel that your info is right.

By: J.P.

J.P. — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:08:54 +0000

Dave.
I’m sure you’re right. Now to track down some loaners.

Thanks for the reply.

By: dave

dave — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:39:11 +0000

JP – in my opinion, I think any boot as at least as stiff as the BD Method (softer than the Factor) is stiff enough for experts. However, there are many that will disagree. It’s largely a matter of preference. My recommendation would be to demo the boots and actually ski them. That will be more telling than simply trying them on any day.

By: dave

dave — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:37:29 +0000

dan, i was simply implying the heavier boot in the line for very strong skiers. however, i was not imply that you MUST have trees-for-legs:)

By: J.P.

J.P. — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:06:38 +0000

Hi. I hope this is an ok place for this question/request for info.. I am looking for a boot to rule all boots. I have been researching the heck out of dynafit compatible ski boots (much thanks to this site) and have come to think the Factor, Titan (or Virus?) may be the one, but here is the question: How stiff is too stiff? I am an ambitious intermediate skier, spending time at the local hill and increasingly in the backcountry (near Kimberley, BC). I ski Line Prophet 100′s (179), scarpa denalis (which I keep practicaly undone due to the pain) and naxos. I think these skis need a stiffer boot, but I think I’m getting used to the soft boots. Would stiff boots prevent me from getting my weight forward and being aggressive (and progressing)? I am 170 lbs, 5″9″ (and 1/2″). I’ve tried on the Factors and the Titans and, while stiff, i don’t think they are that stiff. But I don’t know.

Thanks in advance.