zoltan Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I have two days now on my new HSP boots, and they're quite different from my LeMans. Aside from the much better fit, they're much stiffer and initially it felt like I couldn't move my ankle at all compared to my old boots. However, as I got used to them, I noticed they're much more responsive than my old boots, and I was putting quite a bit more power into the board as well, and it was harder to blow out of a carve. So the Heads are definitely staying, and I just need to get used to how they ride. However, I'd really like to get just a little more lateral flex out of the boots. I've read all the ways how to make the boots' ankle move more freely, but I haven't seen anything about how adjust a boots lateral flex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 theres not really anyway unless you want to dremmel the cant asjuster, but they youll never be able to lock it down again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 The only way I know of to increase lateral flex is to replace the cuff hinge rivets with t-nuts & washers. Elongating the holes vertically will allow some lateral movement of the cuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufty Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'd suggest getting flexier bindings, or getting used to how the HSPs don't flex as much laterally. Modding your boots to get more lateral flex risks ****ing them completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraph Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'd suggest getting flexier bindings, or getting used to how the HSPs don't flex as much laterally. Modding your boots to get more lateral flex risks ****ing them completely. TD3 Sidewinders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 TD3 Sidewinders. we have a winner! what I'd suggest too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 What the others said. Get the side flex out of the bindings, rather then boots. It really freaks me out (and hurts sometimes) when my ankles flex in 2 directions at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckmann AG Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Front boot? Rear boot? Both? When you say 'lateral' do you mean you want more movement only away from your midline, or more movement both medially and laterally? What do you hope to gain from this extra flex? If you simply need a bit more 'cush' in the cuff, you could install a section of neoprene to one or both sides of your liner. Other possibilities exist depending on the answers to the questions above. Or: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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