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Thread: Lange RS 130 or RX 130 ?
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11-11-2011, 09:40 AM #76
I pulled the trigger on the rx 130 (in the 100mm last) I was able to size down form a 26.0 Head Mojo xp to a 25 shell. The fit in the store was great, the felx felt great to me i would sae the felx fells similar to my mojo xp, but it felt smother. Looking forward to skiing on these.
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11-18-2011, 10:22 AM #77
FWIW - I've had the opportunity to play with both the RS130 and 140, and have come to the conclusion the only difference is the liner, and the sticker that says "140".
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11-19-2011, 08:26 PM #78
First day on rs 130 wides. Definitely happy overall for a boot that hasn't been fitted yet. On the bad side, the front of the heel pocket on both boots pressured the front of my heels giving em the bruised heel feeling. Hopefully just break in period jitters.
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11-20-2011, 06:59 PM #79
Hey guys, I've been working with the Colorado Dynastar/Lange rep for the last few months and just wanted to answer the questions that have popped up throughout this thread.
First, the RS and RX shells are the exact same, made in the same mold with the same plastic. You guys were spot on for the differences in the RS/RX130: liner, rubber soles on RX, strap, footbed. And yes, they stiffen up A LOT in the cold. The RX 130 skis nowhere near as soft as it flexes at room temp.
Lange completely re did all the molds for their boots several years ago, last years boots were the first year they brought the new molds to production after 5-6 years of development. The new shell has a reduced forward lean (17 to 12 degrees, 16 w/ spoiler) and ramp angle (7 degrees to 4 degrees).
also... Lange touring boot is in the works for next year and possibly a dynafit version for 13/14. hopefully I'll be able to sneak a pic sometime in the next month or two.Last edited by NWskibum; 11-21-2011 at 01:36 PM.
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11-20-2011, 10:46 PM #80
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11-20-2011, 10:48 PM #81
I also got a set of the walking din soles the rx utilize and they fit on the rs wides. Most mags likely went with the rx anyhow if they wanted the 100 last.
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11-21-2011, 08:34 PM #82Registered User
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I just got a new lange rx 100 with a surefoot foam liner. I am worried it will be too soft for the way I ski, but i'm pretty thin 175lbs 6'2'', anyone know if this is going to be too soft?
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11-22-2011, 10:41 AM #83Registered User
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Anybody know what year they changed the forward lean angle from 16* to 12*? Got a line on some of the 10/11 model in Gear Swap, and I'm trying figure out which fwd lean they have.
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11-22-2011, 12:00 PM #84
^The forward lean on the orange 10/11s is the same as the current models
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11-22-2011, 12:03 PM #85
yup, last years (10/11) boots were the first ones with the updated forward lean/ramp angle
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11-22-2011, 12:43 PM #86
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11-22-2011, 02:40 PM #87
Broke in my new RX 130's the other day and they definitely stiffen up in the cold (in a good way).
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11-22-2011, 03:00 PM #88
12 degrees... mmmmm.
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11-29-2011, 02:12 AM #89
Picked them up last week and put them on snow the next day. Only thought in my head all day was...
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12-01-2011, 10:43 AM #90
So I got 6 days in the RS 140's, and FWIW here is my impression;
- I like the more upright angles.
- They're actually fairly light weight comparatively.
- Definitely stiffens-up in the cold, but not a beast by any means.
- I'm surprised that after 6 days I feel like I'm already packing out the liner in the forefoot and ankle pocket ... probably going to a zip fit or conformable.
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12-02-2011, 09:33 PM #91baconnoisseur
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I just ordered direct from Lange a set of the '12 RX 130 cam lock straps to put on my '11 RX 130s and received them today. I don't know if it's because of the fraying issue, but the straps they sent me are the WC straps that you see on the '12 RS 140 and are slightly different from the straps on the '12 RX 130 (and completely different from the straps on the RS 130). Also, other than the metal cam lock, these are nothing like Booster straps as they are not elastic at all (the raison d'etre of the Boosters). The whole strap thing is bizarre - last year Lange had the elastic power straps on both the RS 130 and RX 140 and cam lock WC strap only on the RS 140, and this year they kept the elastic power strap on the RS 130 but switched the RX 130 to a modified cam lock WC strap (the only modification may be the color scheme - I'm not sure). Hard to imagine that the designers at Lange decided the WC strap works best on the RS 140 and the RX 130 but not on the RS 130.
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12-03-2011, 09:15 AM #9210 out of 10
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12-03-2011, 10:34 AM #93baconnoisseur
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I'll do a day with the elastic power strap on one foot, the WV cam lock strap on the other foot and a magnum jock strap in between.
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12-03-2011, 01:25 PM #94
Got a pair of the RX 130 Pro(97mm last). My foot is hard to fit, hammer toes, high instep, narrow ankle. I was skiing in a salomon Falcon 110. The Rx has a more anatomical fit and skis a little stiffer. Really dig the rubber on the sole, so nice to walk around in. This is probably the best skiing boot I've owned. Plenty snug without cutting off circulation. Plenty stiff when skiing even though they felt soft inside the house. Aside from putting some Insta-fit foot beds in, I haven't had to grind or stretch em anywhere. If it fits I don't think you can go wrong with these.
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12-03-2011, 03:26 PM #95
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12-12-2011, 08:32 PM #96baconnoisseur
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2 questions: Anyone using the stock liners that has not heat molded them, and if so, why? Also, are you guys using or tossing the rear spoilers?
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12-12-2011, 11:59 PM #97
Haven't heat molded the liners of mine. Don't really see the point for me. No problems yet with the fit. I took the rear spoilers out because I have big calves and need the room.
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12-13-2011, 12:05 PM #9810 out of 10
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Never heat molded mine, took the rear spoilers out. Got a 132 days in the stock liner. Love em'
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12-22-2011, 02:39 PM #99Registered User
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So I just bought my bro a pair of the 10/11 RX 130. He said they fit his foot once he got them on, but that they were basically impossible to put on. I figured, hey it's my brother, he's kind of an idiot (j/k), we'll figure it out when he gets home. But he brought them home, and I tried to try them on this morning without him around. I gave up after a few minutes and went to work.
I've never had this much trouble getting a boot on. I have a low arch and a D-width foot, and generally slip my feet easily into boots with which others have trouble. He has a very similar foot, maybe a little wider. I had my brother try a pair of RX 120s on in a local shop (they didn't have the RX 130, which is why I bought online), and getting them on wasn't an issue at all. What gives? It appears that the lower just doesn't want to spread enough to accommodate my ankle. I find it really hard to believe that's a function of the 130 flex. Does anybody else have this problem? Is it specific to this vintage? We're gonna see if another shop in the area has this year's 27.5 130 to see if it's any different, but I'm super confused right now.
Advice appreciated.Last edited by auvgeek; 12-22-2011 at 04:31 PM.
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12-22-2011, 04:21 PM #100
I ditched the rear spoilers and have not heat molded the liners, but I might to ease them up on my instep a bit if another day or two of packing doesn't do the trick.
@auvgeek - I have a perfectly tight fit and the first time I tried to put them on in the cold I had some trouble, but after really yanking on the tongue to pull the side pieces apart to get in there, it hasn't been a problem ever since.
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