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Full Tilt tongues

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GNARwalls
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I have the 2009 Booters (Baby Blue and Yellow) and the tongues are 2 flex which is extremely flexible if you don't know the flexibility scale for full tilt tongues. I'm planning on buying a new pair of tongues this summer, what flexibility would you prefer, i'm thinking 4-6, i'm an avid park skier but also enjoy to hit some bumps and shred groomers (the occasional pow day, i'm from east coast). Also what color would you suggest would look good for my boots, white or black? (color obviously isn't the main decision, only if i have options)

Thanks for the help!
Jun 18 2012 11:56AM
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snakerton
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5? idk does it make a ton of difference?
Jun 18 2012 12:03PM
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GNARwalls
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i've only used my 2's my friend had mine but switched to the tom wall's and those are 6 flex i wanna say and it said it's a big of a difference. but i can defiantly feel the flex on the boot if i land a lil front seat landing switch
Jun 18 2012 12:06PM
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snakerton
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no I'm sure there's a difference between 2 and 6 but maybe no much between 4 and 5
Jun 18 2012 12:19PM
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GNARwalls
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they don't even make 5, only do even numbers because there's probably no difference (that you can tell) between 4 and 5
Jun 18 2012 1:16PM
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tomPietrowski
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Why not take your boots with you when you go buy them. That way you can try the various tongues and see what works for you.

Generally a FT 10 Tongue is about a 110 flex. 8 = 90, 6 = 70, 4 =50 and 2 =30, how any one skis in a 2-6 amazes me, but i am 5'11 and 170lbs. These are just rough figures and boot flexes never really line up perfectly between any brands.

The most popular selling Flex in most brands is 100-120, now thats all boots not just freestyle, but I would generally say unless your a skinny kid, look at the 8 or 10, or 6 if you like really soft boots. But its all personal, so take your boots and try them out.
Jun 18 2012 2:08PM
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SickJib_Brit
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Get white 4's and dye them different colours!
Jun 18 2012 2:51PM
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cwphoto
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i would get 4. thats what i have and they feel perfect, but its your choice. i would try to try them on in store if you can
Jun 18 2012 2:57PM
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skicel
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5
Jun 18 2012 4:02PM
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GNARwalls
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my only issue is that i don't have a store that sells them so i have to buy online
Jun 18 2012 11:38PM
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snakerton
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that's not really a problem
Jun 18 2012 11:49PM
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tomPietrowski
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well if you cant try them when you buy them, find a shop which sells them but also offers refunds.

That way you can get say a 6 and 8 and see what works the best. Dont forget you will put much more force through the boot skiing, so you dont want them to feel soft when your just standing flexing the boot.

Generally a 6 will be good for lighter skiers and a 8-10 for normal size. If you want them stiffer then a 10 (ie big mountain and freeriding or guys more then about 180lbs) there are ways to stiffen them more but it requires shell modifications. Of course flex is a preference but going too soft can defiantly be just as much a problem as going to stiff.
Jun 19 2012 12:04AM
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