Bobby Buggs Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 The #s really dont mean much to me. Who here has used the different stiffness toungs? Im used the black medium wondering how much stiffer the grey are or how much softer the reds are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcelsiorTheFathead Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Reds are pretty soft. The material feels kinda "gummy" when compared to the blacks. Using reds makes it way easier to get in and out, especially for small guys like me. I used reds for a few years and liked them a lot, but the dynamics of the new liners I bought have reduced the cuff resistance and I might go back to blacks. Reds are great for smaller people who feel like they are getting whipped around by their boots without an absorptive interface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonPablo Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 The dark grey tongues (stiffer than the light grey) are very, very stiff. If you try flexing them in your hands, they don't move much. I imagine the light grey are between this and the black tongues. I wear a 24.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I have a set of grey tongues. Not really sure how to quantify them, other than 'yup, they're stiffer!' when bending them in my fingers. ;) I haven't tried them on-snow yet as the black tongues feel about perfect for me. Looking at the new tongues, couldn't you just cut off the ankle strap and add the little extension strap? The 1st and 2nd buckles must be in the same spot if they can be retrofit without boot changes. I kind of want to see what may exist at a ski shop and see if I can DIY it for easier entry/exit on cold days, but laziness is a lot easier than all that effort and I don't have to explain WTF my boots are to the YODUDE kids in the shop. Crap, I think I'm getting old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Ok I just ordered the grey tongues and strap. If I dont like the flex I can always go back to the Og and sell the greys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcousticBoarder Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Ok I just ordered the grey tongues and strap. If I dont like the flex I can always go back to the Og and sell the greys. Did you get the new buckles too? Let us know how it works out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 No buckles since they require riveting. These mods I can do with the tools from the boots. The swing away tongue was really what I was after. Cant Imagine how much easier its gonna be getting in these.That was one of the great things about the SB series boots, flip that tongue and get in and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam oliver Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 The reds are substantially stiffer then the blacks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 The reds are substantially stiffer then the blacks! Really?? This is from the UPZ site Optional Tongue Sets: Red – soft 100 flex tongue set Silver – stiff 140 flex tongue set Dark Grey – super stiff 160 flex tongue set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Québec man Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Red is like bubble gum. I have a pair of those and is very soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aracan Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 The reds are substantially stiffer then the blacks! For Deeluxe maybe, but not for UPZ. I have red UPZ tongues, and yes, they are gummy, also great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I switched from the standard black tongues to the grey ones awhile back. The grey tongues are markedly stiffer, and more supportive. They took a few runs to get used to but they worked out for me. I weigh around 200lbs, and like to push the board around a lot — they give me the support that I want but aren't so stiff that they restrict my motion. A side effect of the grey tongues (on the older boots) is that getting into your boots is much more difficult. My understanding is that the red tongues are the softest available. The blacks are already pretty soft so I imagine these would be best for a super lightweight rider, or someone looking to break their ankles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 So I got the 15-16 grey tongues and OF course when I tried to remove the bolts the portion inside the boot started spinning. With no tools to prevent the things from spinning inside the boot Im gonna have to take um to a shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJ Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 So I got the 15-16 grey tongues and OF course when I tried to remove the bolts the portion inside the boot started spinning. With no tools to prevent the things from spinning inside the boot Im gonna have to take um to a shop Are pliers the tool you are refering to? its a bitch to fit your hand in there but not a big deal to hold the nut with pliers and then remove the screw. Good needle nose works best. I just did it last week. And really Silver tongues for you? I dont see that working. I ride the silver tongues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) I got the ones one level above the black, I would expect you to be on the Grey 160s. Thanks for the tip on the pliers, Yeah its a bitch getting in there I will try the needle nose. If they are too stiff I will sell them and chop up the black ones I have. A visit to Gary at the gate will fix that. Edited November 11, 2015 by Bobby Buggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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