John K Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 With lateral flexibility a big deal for the EC school, I am curious how many of you ride with your boot canting mechanism loose to allow more lateral flex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark.Andersen Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Hey John, I found these in a pair of way old Raichle 124s. They look like the standard cant adjuster, but instead of the toothed adjuster, they have a slider with an elastomer bumper. I've not ridden with them installed yet, but I imagine they will allow for a much softer side flex. I doubt they are available as replacement parts, but if you see an old pair of "pre-intec" 124 Raichles at a swap meet, you might get lucky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Nope. On the back foot, it doesn't make much difference because the cant mec is always on the outside. (No reason to be in the backseat of your board) On the front foot, it's a no-no because as your weight shifts to 10:00 (if you're regular) you want quick response. The the cant mec loose, you'll end up way too far forward when you boot finally starts applying pressure. But....it depends upon your cant/lift as well. Many guys routed the cant on their ski boots to get more flex...but not really necessary with "snowboard" boots..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Hey John. I have an old pair of 124's somewhere if you want to cannibalize them. I'll bring them to Tahoe when I go up for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 if you decide that you do not like 'em, let me know. They may be just the hot ticket for my backcountry boots, which are a pair of cut down SB123's. The flex may be just what the doctor ordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark.Andersen Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Hey John, funny thing is that's where they are going in my setup... I'm trying to weight the benefits of AT boots which are better for climbing, and the Raichle 123s which probably flex a bit better and are INTEC compatible. If I go the AT route, they're yours. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 If you want flex, use those SB123's! If you need more, watch the split forum 'cause I'm about to post a boot article. As soon as I fire up the new digital camera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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