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Full Tilt Tounge replacement...

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H8CH
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I have Booters from last year, and I love them.  But, I found them just a tad too soft, especially when going at speed etc...  so, anyway I ordered some stiffer tounges - 4's, to replace the existing 2's (Plus i note that this years booters come with 4's).  I'm 5'11 and probably 185, so just want a bit more resistance in my tounge when buttering etc - i.e. less flex, and more force transmitted to the ski....

People who have done this... how did you get on?  any tips.....   was 4 stiff enough? Did the performance of the boot change dramatically etc (better / worse)?

Dec 17 2009 10:48AM
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BWalmer
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4 is still pretty soft (like you said this years booters are 4s) you probably could have gone with a 6, but you'll be much happier with a 4 than a 2 for sure. You'll notice it being stiffer in the beginning then you'll get used to it. It's like getting a longer ski, it takes a few runs to get used to, but then you're golden. Hope that helps.
Dec 17 2009 12:27PM
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onenerdykid
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At 185 lbs, you should probably be on the #6 tongue.  I'm 165 and I find it a tad soft for me, but I like a rather stiff boot.  I think if you give the #6 a try, you'll dig it.
Dec 17 2009 3:17PM
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H8CH
Posts: 2709 - Karma: 218

Yeah I might order up some 6's also - they're cheap enough and you can never have enough spare parts for FT's.....    I ride my booters at quite a small size, very snug fit for my foot and it works out super sweet for me.  I ordered the tounges ages ago, and they've literally just been shipped as they've not had them in stock for a while, so it's probably worthwhile getting another set.

In an ideal world i'd have Hot D's.....  but all in all, my booters work great for me.

Thanks for the advice guys.... +k

Dec 17 2009 3:46PM
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