Is boot flex good or bad?

My botts seem to have quite a lot of forward flex, is this a good or a bad thing, or is it simply because i'm a lower intermediate and hence they are more forgiving to ski in? will i eventually have to get stiffer boots if one day i actually get good at this sport? Ta!

The_Mac_Daddy wrote:...quite a lot of forward flex, is this a good or a bad thing...

Flex is good for learning, as it's more forgiving (and comfortable!). As you progress, as you quite rightly assume, you will want to consider stiffer boots. Although the "focus" of your pressure should develop to be the balls of your feet, having your leg correctly flexed in a stiff boot will help you to transfer your weight / pressure /awesome carving prowess ;) directly to the ski (and its edge).

With carvers you may find that quite a soft flex is sufficient to start with but it will limit your feel for the ski. Once you start to carve (and maybe try a more freeride or racy type of ski) you will definitely want a stiffer boot, although how much stiffer will depend a lot on your preferences - for comfort, control on piste vs. control in powder.

Well, that's what I reckon anyway! 8)