Forward Lean Help

I believe it is slightly better for rails and skiing/landing switch, that was one of the major marketing points for the SPK when it first came out.

Is it a noticeable advantage? I'm not sure, there are plenty of riders that excel in fulltilts.

Well like said above more lean=better landing/riding switch. Also it can help for a more "charge" feel. The more upright stance(which I like) is good for pow. I guess for rails and jumps it's just personal preference. I'd rather be in a more upright/relaxed position than I little forward but that's just me. Also I feel like tricks would be easier without all the lean because I learn most my tricks on a tramp and that's just standing.

[nick]I believe it is slightly better for rails and skiing/landing switch, that was one of the major marketing points for the SPK when it first came out.

Is it a noticeable advantage? I'm not sure, there are plenty of riders that excel in fulltilts.

I had the SPK's before i got my full tilts and they didn't seem to have that much forward lean compared to full tilts, they seemed about the same as the Ace which is about a 7 degree lean; full tilts have around 14 degrees i believe.

skiingizkewlI had the SPK's before i got my full tilts and they didn't seem to have that much forward lean compared to full tilts, they seemed about the same as the Ace which is about a 7 degree lean; full tilts have around 14 degrees i believe.

What model of FTs have the 14 degree? And also you can adjust the lean on FTs so is the 14 degree stock lean?

I miss the lean on my ft's :( I have nordicas now, wish there was something i could do to make them have a similar lean.

skiingizkewlI had the SPK's before i got my full tilts and they didn't seem to have that much forward lean compared to full tilts, they seemed about the same as the Ace which is about a 7 degree lean; full tilts have around 14 degrees i believe.

Ace of Spades has about a 10° forward lean, Full Tilt is about 13° without chip and 16° with chip, SPK was about 13°

Your forward lean should be set firstly based on your ankle range of motion (if you can flex forward more than 14° then it will cause problems being in a 16° setting) and secondarily based on what preference you like. Forward lean questions should be addressed by boot-fitter who can perform ankle range of motion tests and properly assess your ankle flexibility. Do not go doing this on your own because it can lead to fit problems if done incorrectly.

onenerdykidYour forward lean should be set firstly based on your ankle range of motion (if you can flex forward more than 14° then it will cause problems being in a 16° setting)

I just re-read this and it should say "if you can't flex forward more than 14 degrees then it will cause problems being in a 16 degree setting". I hadn't had my morning Redbull when I originally responded.

onenerdykidI just re-read this and it should say "if you can't flex forward more than 14 degrees then it will cause problems being in a 16 degree setting". I hadn't had my morning Redbull when I originally responded.

Redbull? you apply for the class action lawsuit involving redbull.. look into it more if interested

also I have a question involving landings. I have Nordica Double 6's which I think are 115 progressive flex and I have no problem really driving them, but when I land switch, I have trouble flexing the boot to compensate for the impact and my back hunches instead. This doenst really happen on bigger landings (the boot flexes) or smaller , just medium sized drops or jumps.

Solutions?

parkplaygroundI have a question involving landings. I have Nordica Double 6's which I think are 115 progressive flex and I have no problem really driving them, but when I land switch, I have trouble flexing the boot to compensate for the impact and my back hunches instead. This doenst really happen on bigger landings (the boot flexes) or smaller , just medium sized drops or jumps.

Solutions?

This is a common problem with boots that have less than 12° of forward lean. Being at 10°, this is super upright and it can cause you to lean back a bit when riding switch. This in turn makes it harder to stay forward.

A simple fix would be to have your local boot-fitter make a 5mm wedge shaped foam pad that goes on the back of your calf (thin at the bottom, 5mm up top with tapered sides as well). This will slightly increase your effective forward lean allowing you to stay forward without you needing to do anything while skiing.

This does create more forward lean in all circumstances, but since the boot has a super upright stance naturally, it will only probably help you in other aspects too. If you hate it, just take it off.

onenerdykidThis is a common problem with boots that have less than 12° of forward lean. Being at 10°, this is super upright and it can cause you to lean back a bit when riding switch. This in turn makes it harder to stay forward.

A simple fix would be to have your local boot-fitter make a 5mm wedge shaped foam pad that goes on the back of your calf (thin at the bottom, 5mm up top with tapered sides as well). This will slightly increase your effective forward lean allowing you to stay forward without you needing to do anything while skiing.

This does create more forward lean in all circumstances, but since the boot has a super upright stance naturally, it will only probably help you in other aspects too. If you hate it, just take it off.

thanks alot. Well I personally love foward lean, so is there another, more durable and longterm fix for this problem? Im guessing risers under the bindings may help. And when you say lean back when riding switch, do you mean lean uphill when riding switch or lean backwards down the hill when switch? I dont have trouble getting into a nice low aggressive stance when switch so if i can change my stance maybe it will also help to fix the problem?

parkplaygroundthanks alot. Well I personally love foward lean, so is there another, more durable and longterm fix for this problem? Im guessing risers under the bindings may help. And when you say lean back when riding switch, do you mean lean uphill when riding switch or lean backwards down the hill when switch? I dont have trouble getting into a nice low aggressive stance when switch so if i can change my stance maybe it will also help to fix the problem?

Really if you like a more forward stance and your lookin for a more permeant solution it woul be a change of boot. Go to somthing with more forward lean to begin with.

What onenerdykid wa explaining with a more upright boot and landing switch is because the boot is pretty straight anyway you can tend to lean back (done the slope) more as the boot is not keepin you forward as much. His fix of the foam spoiler will stop you being able to straighten as much and in turn could stop you leaning back on landings.