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Nordica ace of spades flex adjustment?

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tallteesteeze
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inb4 geartalk, sorry but Im looking for a quick answer
was just wondering if there's anyway to allow the boot to flex more, I don't think I'm heavy enough so I'm getting horrible shinning

thanks
Dec 31 2012 1:37AM
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tallteesteeze
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shinbang* sorry on mobile
Dec 31 2012 1:37AM
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theo79
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I don't believe so. Even though it is a 3 piece design the plastic "tongue" does not come off, and nordica does not make a softer one. Try putting in the intuition wrap liner, works wonders.
Dec 31 2012 4:37AM
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eheath
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Try a proper fitting boot. A stiff boot =/= shinbang
Dec 31 2012 5:12AM
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onenerdykid
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because the forward flex of the boot is primarily in the non-removable tongue, the forward flex is non-adjustable. A boot-fitter could cut portions out of the tongue to soften it but that is irreversible and might sacrifice the life of the boot.
Dec 31 2012 6:24AM
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Forrest.Gump
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if you use your top buckle, or a booster strap, forward flew is tied to the back of the boot, NO flexure there.
Dec 31 2012 11:31AM
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onenerdykid
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That's why I said "primarily" and not "exclusively". With this specific construction, softening the boot is difficult because the lower shell is already cut where you would normally soften a boot. You are right that he could unbuckle his boot or remove his power strap to gain more flex, but I think that would lead to more problems.
Dec 31 2012 12:19PM
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Forrest.Gump
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even with the top buckle a little loose there is dramatic loss of control.

Dec 31 2012 1:17PM
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KravtZ
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how much do you weigh and what size boot are you rocking? Shinbang isn't necessarily due to the flex of the boot. Probably the way your skiing or an incorrect boot fit. A stiffer flex is going to help everywhere outside the park if your an agressive enough skier. Learn to embrace a stiffer boot helps wonders in the long run
Dec 31 2012 3:39PM
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tallteesteeze
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Thanks all for the answers, I'm 155 and riding a 27.5 if that helps.. dont think I'm going
Jan 2 2013 1:18PM
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tallteesteeze
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To get the boot cut, but maybe an intuition liner. Can anyone else vouch this will/may help
Jan 2 2013 1:19PM
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Session
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Whats size street shoe do you normally wear? Did a bootfitter put you in this boot or did you buy it on the internet? Is it loose around your calf. Do you ski backseat or do actually pressure the tongue? These are relevant questions.

I ski this boot with a booster strap, and Intuition power wrap. I could not be happier with it.
Jan 2 2013 1:53PM
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tallteesteeze
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The boot is not really loose at all around my calf, i do actually pressure the tongue, however the occasional backseat landing is inevitable. but I seem to get shinbang regardless of if I've landed backseat at all. I was actually fitted, and i wear an 10.5-11.5 street size.
Jan 2 2013 9:33PM
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