WinterGold Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) The question was how close can we come to alpine carving (hardboots) in softboots. You will never have the same power transmission and I am using normal softboots (middle flex, no customization) and mid flex bindings. So nothing super stiff. Still, I had tons of fun and I was surprised by the results . Softboot carving … Edited February 16, 2022 by WinterGold 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Good gear is always nice, but it's the pilot more than the boots. Good riding. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Nice video How about some photos and close up of the board... Is it a teal color Ptex top?... Is it embossed... Hard to tell.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterGold Posted February 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 @Mr.ETrue that! @Shred Gruumer Yes, the new petrol top sheet (teal color) and there is a big embossed Oxess Logo across the whole board (kind of hard to see in a pic) and the small logos are silver. Got a lot of compliments on the mountain! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 That is soooo boss!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterGold Posted February 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Shred Gruumer said: That is soooo boss!! Extremely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtslalom Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) Quote The question was how close can we come to alpine carving (hardboots) in softboots. You will never have the same power transmission and I am using normal softboots (middle flex, no customization) and mid flex bindings. So nothing super stiff. Never, I beg to differ. Jt Edited February 16, 2022 by jtslalom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobster Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 Well, in spite of lacking the hard boot precision, you certainly ride very well! How much time have you put into soft boot riding? I'd be totally satisfied to reach your level of skill someday. As a new softie I lack the ability to make the comparison via personal experience, but on film, many hard booters appear a bit stilted or rigid, where the very good soft boot carvers seem to exhibit more fluidity and dynamism. Plenty of exceptions, I am sure! That said, I'm seriously tempted to gear up for hard booting next season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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