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Hi-Country
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22/23 season review
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A mid-stiff boot whose flex you can change from 5/10 to 8/10 by adding or removing tongue stiffeners. There are four in total, two per boot, so you can tune the inside and outside edges separately.
It balances high-speed stability against manoeuvrability well and still rolls along nicely at slow speeds, which is why it pairs with a wide range of boards from 4–8/10 flex.
A closer look
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Heel hold
Does your heel lift while riding
Out of the box
Comfortable from the first day
Impact absorption
On landings
Tightening zones
Can you tighten areas separately
Grip
On snow and stairs
Compact outsole
Less toe and heel drag for big feet
Rider levels suggested in the review
Intermediate · Advanced
Suits intermediate to expert riders
What the review liked
- ✓Tongue stiffeners let you change the flex yourself from 5/10 to 8/10
- ✓You can tune the inside and outside separately for finer control
- ✓Good balance of high-speed stability and low-speed manoeuvrability
- ✓Pairs with a wide range of boards from 4–8/10 flex
What the review found lacking
- —Even with all the stiffeners removed, it's stiff for a beginner
