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Poindexter.V2I don't think I've ever heard full-tilt described with an aggressive forward lean tbh
aide_drianDrop kicks have an 18 degree forward lean with the shim inserted, most out of any non race boot I know
BradFiAusNzCoCaYou can adjust the forward lean of boots
tomPietrowskiIs the Ascendant too wide for you? If it is then try the mindbender possibly. You can set the forward lean to 17 degrees which is very close to the FT forward lean. Jake carny actually rode the Mindbender as his park boot rather than the recon as he was able to set the forward lean much closer to what he was used to in Full Tilt.
BradFiAusNzCoCaYou can adjust the forward lean of boots
aide_drianWhat is the adjustment to on the ascendents?
Poindexter.V2I don't think I've ever heard full-tilt described with an aggressive forward lean tbh
cydwhitAtomic Hawx come with 15° of forward lean, which, if you're into spoilers, you can probably get that extra two degrees no problem.
**This post was edited on Nov 17th 2021 at 5:22:40pm
onenerdykidThat is the out-of-the-box forward lean, and most Hawx boots have the ability to change the actual cuff angle to 13° or 17° (so 3 settings in total) before you add cuff spoilers.
severniycan you adjust the forward lean on Hawx XTD?
onenerdykidHawx Ultra XTD comes with two settings: 15° (standard) and 17°, there is an aftermarket 13° option as well
- unscrew the ski/walk mechanism completely, pull the cuff back, flip the metal mounting plate to the desired angle (the number you can read is the setting you will get)
Hawx Prime XTD has all three settings: 13°, 15° (standard), and 17°
-loosen the ski/walk mechanism (do not remove completely), slide it up or down into whichever setting you want
tomPietrowskiThe ascendant can be adjusted from 10 - 12.5 - 15 degrees. Add in the Velcro spoiler and you can get an additional 2 degrees. So the full range is 10-17, which is the same as the mindbender hence why I also mentioned that boot.
tominiemenmaaWhat are the pro's & cons of adding forward lean to ski boots?
onenerdykidRules of Forward Lean Club:
1. You never set the cuff's forward lean greater than what your ankle (dorsiflexion) allows. If you do this, it will strain your Achilles, cause your heel to lift, cause your foot to slide laterally inside the boot, and you will hate life. If your ankle tops out at 15°, do not set your boot to 17°. Don't know what you need? See your local boot-fitter for a range of motion assessment.
2. More forward lean creates a more aggressive athletic stance. This is good for skiing faster, skiing steeper terrain but it can be hard on your quads.
3. Less forward lean creates a more upright stance. This can be more relaxing, but a greater tendency for your weight get more rearward. If someone has a limited range of motion, you most often want to position the cuff more upright to avoid rule #1. Also, a cuff should be positioned more upright when a skier has a big calf muscle. A big calf essentially pushes you forward, increasing your effective forward lean.
tominiemenmaaThanks. Finding a boot fitter isn't that easy in Finland -> would it hurt to try? What would be the most probable outcomes?
severniyAn easy way to check if you have enough forward lean - https://skierlab.com/are-your-ski-boots-helping-you-be-a-bad-ass-or-just-bad/
severniyBut have you done the "extending part of the test" yet?) AFAIK forward lean boot set up is about finding balance between ability to put your femurs parallel to the ground and extend your legs as straight as possible. if you have excessive bend in your knees while standing straight - your quads will become sore much faster. I would prioritize this aspect. And IIRC FT smaller wedge makes 15/16 degree of forward lean which should fit most people.
