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noah_jaff3
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Hey NS,

I ride a 27.5 descendant 4 and for next year I'm trying to get stiffer boots so I can get more leverage when doing butters. I'm 5 10 and 150 lbs. Should I go with a 6 or an 8 flex or just send it and go to 10

**This thread was edited on Mar 31st 2019 at 7:20:54pm
Mar 31 2019 4:53PM
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AJ.Normand
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What do you mean by more flex? Maybe just buy a flexier tongue?
Mar 31 2019 5:23PM
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CatdickBojangles
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The 4 flex tongue is as low as Full tilt makes for the Evo shells.
Mar 31 2019 5:53PM
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Cade2
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bro u weak as shit
Mar 31 2019 6:32PM
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JmckR
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how the fuck can you need more flex in your boot if you're already only using a 4 flex?
Mar 31 2019 6:56PM
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noah_jaff3
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TheMailManhow the fuck can you need more flex in your boot if you're already only using a 4 flex?


Sorry I meant something more stiff, so I have more leverage while applying pressure when buttering
Mar 31 2019 7:19PM
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JmckR
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noah_jaff3Sorry I meant something more stiff, so I have more leverage while applying pressure when buttering


yeah I did wonder wtf you meant, for buttering you need pretty solid boots, honestly I'd just get new ones all together rather than modifying decendant 4s, those things must be made out of bubblegum
Mar 31 2019 7:34PM
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CalumSKI
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u should really send it and cop 12 tongues no cap
Mar 31 2019 8:37PM
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HaydenB
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Should’ve gotten drop kicks
Apr 3 2019 10:11AM
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CalumSKI
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HomeskillitShould’ve gotten drop kicks


drop kick pros are heat next year
Apr 3 2019 10:16AM
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HaydenB
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CalumSKIdrop kick pros are heat next year


The burgundy ones are honestly kinda sick
Apr 3 2019 10:18AM
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CalumSKI
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HomeskillitThe burgundy ones are honestly kinda sick


very fax
Apr 3 2019 11:01AM
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noah_jaff3
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CalumSKIvery fax


do you know what the plush 4s are in comparison to decendants? they look pretty similar
Apr 3 2019 6:43PM
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noah_jaff3
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I take that back... the plushes are womens… the b&es look sweet w the all black though
Apr 3 2019 6:47PM
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CalumSKI
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noah_jaff3do you know what the plush 4s are in comparison to decendants? they look pretty similar


just looked and they look exactly the same
idk tho cause plush 4s are womens but they look the same with all the specs and stuff
Apr 3 2019 6:48PM
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CalumSKI
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noah_jaff3I take that back... the plushes are womens… the b&es look sweet w the all black though


and yes they do
tw pros this year were strait fire tho
Apr 3 2019 6:50PM
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noah_jaff3
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CalumSKIand yes they do
tw pros this year were strait fire tho


tw pro?
Apr 3 2019 7:00PM
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CalumSKI
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noah_jaff3tw pro?


Ye the boot was heat
Apr 3 2019 8:06PM
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CatdickBojangles
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CalumSKIand yes they do
tw pros this year were strait fire tho


I think next years look even better.
Apr 3 2019 8:11PM
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CalumSKI
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CatdickBojanglesI think next years look even better.


They do look nice but not as nice I dont think
Apr 3 2019 8:39PM
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Colingarnes
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Hey man I have descendant 6's. Threw 8 flex tongues in them and I havent gone back. Dont think I'd want a 10 either.

I'm 5'11 155-160.

Get the 8s. They really do help and the shells are the same across descendants in terms of flex. Liner on the 4's is pretty shit tho. You have insoles? They definitely help lock your heel and ankle in as well for buttering.
noah_jaff3Hey NS,

I ride a 27.5 descendant 4 and for next year I'm trying to get stiffer boots so I can get more leverage when doing butters. I'm 5 10 and 150 lbs. Should I go with a 6 or an 8 flex or just send it and go to 10

**This thread was edited on Mar 31st 2019 at 7:20:54pm
Apr 4 2019 12:00AM
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noah_jaff3
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ColingarnesHey man I have descendant 6's. Threw 8 flex tongues in them and I havent gone back. Dont think I'd want a 10 either.

I'm 5'11 155-160.

Get the 8s. They really do help and the shells are the same across descendants in terms of flex. Liner on the 4's is pretty shit tho. You have insoles? They definitely help lock your heel and ankle in as well for buttering.


Hey thanks man, yeah I have insoles but I'm probably gonna try the 8
Apr 4 2019 7:02AM
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JmckR
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noah_jaff3Hey thanks man, yeah I have insoles but I'm probably gonna try the 8


Dude if you want to do proper butters just send it and go for the 10. It's the only way you'll be able to get the most out of your skis flex rating
Apr 4 2019 2:36PM
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MaimHelp
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I am the same size and I can flex my arv 96's very well with my descendant 6's. I probably would be more stable in 8's tho. Both would be a fine choice
Apr 4 2019 2:43PM
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Cade2
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I find the 10 flex to be soft at times. I’d be really interested to try out some 12s
Apr 6 2019 6:22PM
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JmckR
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Cade2I find the 10 flex to be soft at times. I’d be really interested to try out some 12s


Yep? Interesting. Where on the hill do you find them too soft? (Park, big mountain etc...?)

I'm set on getting the First Chair 10s next winter, I'm planning on skiing HARD. Will 10s not be enough?
Apr 6 2019 8:29PM
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Cade2
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TheMailManYep? Interesting. Where on the hill do you find them too soft? (Park, big mountain etc...?)

I'm set on getting the First Chair 10s next winter, I'm planning on skiing HARD. Will 10s not be enough?


I mean it’s not too soft but they arnt stiff
Apr 6 2019 9:15PM
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