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Agent 130

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eastAR5
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has anyone balled out in these yet? I need new boots this season and i rode the agents last year and liked them a lot. I'm confused though, are the agent 80s flexier? because I do not want a stiff boot, but the 130s seem a lot higher end and probably more comfortable.

I tried blue SPKs after riding agents all summer and I hated them, the stance they put me messed up my pop and spins completely....

any input would be appreciated
Oct 22 2008 6:15PM
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jca
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I haven't ridden them, but the number refers to flex, so yes the 130s are stiffer than the 80s.
Oct 22 2008 6:24PM
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eastAR5
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aight thats what i thought
Oct 22 2008 6:26PM
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EthanJPAskier
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i had the 80's last year and they were legit, i'm not sure about the 130 though, but i would say they are more flexie' and are most likely more comfortable. They had better be for like $800!
Oct 22 2008 6:33PM
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Horizon
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You think they would be more "flexie"? haha ummm they are 130 flex.  They are stiff and made for hard charging.  The 80's have a 102 mm last, while the 130 has a 98 mm.  So they are worlds apart.

Op....if you don't want a stiff boot, don't even look at the 130.  Not to mention they will fit nothing like the 80's do.
Oct 22 2008 6:48PM
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jeremy.g
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the 130s will be very stiff. i have some agent 100s and from the urbans ive done in them sofar this year they are very comfy, not super flexy, but not really stiff either.
Oct 22 2008 6:49PM
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chazz.
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The Agent 130 has the same shell as the Diablo 130 race boot, the same boot i race in. The only difference is a slightly softer liner (fur) and a "cushioning" footbed. So technically i havent ridden the Agent 130, just the same shell with a race liner and custom footbeds. That being said, it is a very stiff boot. I race with it. The agent 130 will perform the same way except it will pack out a bit quicker and MIGHT be a little more comfortable for all day long. The technica rep i talked to said its basically a race boot with a comfy liner.

Oct 22 2008 7:38PM
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alaskakid
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if you dont know what the hell your talking about (you dont, its not a question. the number means the flex and the two boots are worlds appart), then don't post in the thread.
Oct 22 2008 7:49PM
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Luc.
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and just so you know, high performance doesnt usually mean more comfortable. it usually means u are giving up some comfort for a much higher performance out of the boot. for example in a race boot, compared to like a salomon performa 2.0...(beginners boot)
Oct 22 2008 7:56PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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My brother just got the 100's for an inbetween flex. He hasn't skied them yet I don't think unless he hit up A-Basin in the last few days but he said they seemed like a real solid boot.
Oct 22 2008 8:12PM
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