SPK pro model stiffness

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B_Reid

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so i was looking into buying some spk pro model boots, but a bootfitter told me it was to stiff for me. i am 5'3 and 130 pounds. is he right that i should look into buying another boot?
I will be using these boots for like 90% park. If i should get another boot, what would be a good choice?

 
so basically that guy didnt know what he was talking about and i should buy the boots anyway? ive never really bought a high end boot before, so ive never been concerned with flex rating and i dont really know how different flex ratings feel.
 
They might be too stiff now, but if you're growing and planning on putting another 20 punds on they'll be fine. I'm 6'2 160 and they're definitely not stiff at all
 
i wouldnt call SPKs a high end boot in any way. i had last year's pros, i was a 145 lbs last year and i could flex through them with ease. really the flex of a boot doesnt matter a whole hell of alot with normal skiers, once you start getting into racing/big mountain styles of skiing, the flex can make a big difference.

if you felt like you could flex them fine, then buy them, if you think they will be to stiff, then buy kahos
 
The biggest questions is, did you try them on? If so, could you flex them? As long as you make the upper cuff move enough so your knee can get over your toes, you should be all set.
 
they say 110 flex i think because if they dumbass skiers that suck dont buy them, they are all like, "these boots are expert i cant get them." they are really like 95 tho.
 
i have mrstskiers old pair.

they were soft as a stock boot. so i installed boosters straps.

they're still too soft even though their claimed "flex rating" is probably more like a 130 or so now.
 
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