Thread: Raichle Flexon - Worth It?

Hey there TGR, I am posing a question to you all, as TGR seems very knowledgeable when it comes to older equipment, specifically the recycling of Raichle Flexon boots.

So, right now, I hate my boots. I know that Raichles are the exact same as Full Tilts, but my concern is "is it worth it?". Would it be worth it to invest in a pair of raichles, the tongues, new cables and new liners (tongues and cables only if necessary)? If I decide to buy a pair of FT's later, the concern is gone, because the equipment would cross-over, but what if I don't?

Sorry if I am rambling, but basically, how do they hold up? They are 10 year old boots, and plastic degrades overtime, so, how durable are they?

Sorry if it doesn't make sense, but any help would be nice!

1) do they fit YOU? is that the right shaped boot for YOU?

2) yes, parts cross over from FT to raichle.

3) see #1

4) plastic will be fine

5) see point #1

Originally Posted by mntlion

1) do they fit YOU? is that the right shaped boot for YOU?

2) yes, parts cross over from FT to raichle.

3) see #1

4) plastic will be fine

5) see point #1

I wanted to know about the durability of the plastic, so thanks.

And I am a 28.5 in a Seth Morrison FT, so I'm assuming that I'll be a 28.5 in Raichles unless I am mistaken.

honestly, unless you kept your boots in a well climate controlled place I wouldn't use 10 year old boots on anything gnarly without doing a little bit of testing first. I've seen old boots EXPLODE on fogies before at resorts. Just cause they think that they can pull out their 80s and 90s gear out and just carve again.
If they boots have seen very much sun in their storage life, could be bad...theres no way to say 100% they will be fine. but theres failure rates for everything...

Not many days on them but I'm happy. Boots ($25) + uncooked Scarpa Intuitions ($70) + BoosterStraps ($20)+Toe punch($6)= $121. Got another pair for spare parts for $20. Fit my skinny, low volume feet great. Me - 11 shoe and 318mm Flexons. 28.5 MegaRide's.

My $125 rig. Skis were free.


I was told that that some Flexons are wider, like these



My "Flexons for Me?" thread
[ame="http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189816"]Flexons for me? - Teton Gravity Research Forums[/ame]

What the fuck is going on here 4 replies in and still no

TECH TALK JONG!

This place is going to shit

Check the plastic... Had an old par of flexons completely shatter at the ankle.

Originally Posted by Chugachjed

What the fuck is going on here 4 replies in and still no

TECH TALK JONG!

This place is going to shit

Seriously!? What the crap is going on here?
Wrong forum you newbie-Jong-pile!

Originally Posted by Chugachjed

What the fuck is going on here 4 replies in and still no

TECH TALK JONG!

This place is going to shit

Originally Posted by TheDon

Seriously!? What the crap is going on here?
Wrong forum you newbie-Jong-pile!

Sorry guys, I am in fact a newbie. Should I keep this here and repost, or what should I do?

GUYS I AM FREAKING OUT, HOW DO I FIX THIS SITUATION????

I don't think I would use ten year old boots. Plastic breaks down in the cold. I had a AT boot blow up on me (while skiing). Tore the heal out of the boot. Plastic breaks, and it really sucks when it happens.

They would have been on you sooner but there was this football game...
Relax, they can't shoot you.

Is this thread for real?

Originally Posted by PyroKarma

Hey there TGR, I am posing a question to you all, as TGR seems very knowledgeable when it comes to older equipment, specifically the recycling of Raichle Flexon boots.

So, right now, I hate my boots. I know that Raichles are the exact same as Full Tilts, but my concern is "is it worth it?". Would it be worth it to invest in a pair of raichles, the tongues, new cables and new liners (tongues and cables only if necessary)? If I decide to buy a pair of FT's later, the concern is gone, because the equipment would cross-over, but what if I don't?

Sorry if I am rambling, but basically, how do they hold up? They are 10 year old boots, and plastic degrades overtime, so, how durable are they?

Sorry if it doesn't make sense, but any help would be nice!

POST PICS OF YOUR WIFE BANGING THAT MAIL CARRIER WITH THE HUGE COCK FIRST. THEN WE'LL HELP YOU OUT, SHITBAG.

Originally Posted by regct

Is this thread for real?

Is there an issue here, officer?

Originally Posted by JONG SLAUGHTER

POST PICS OF YOUR WIFE BANGING THAT MAIL CARRIER WITH THE HUGE COCK FIRST. THEN WE'LL HELP YOU OUT, SHITBAG.

Cool story hansel. If you want porn, I can recommend 4Chan and Google. Welcome to the internet.

Originally Posted by PyroKarma

Is there an issue here, officer?



Cool story hansel. If you want porn, I can recommend 4Chan and Google. Welcome to the internet.

PERHAPS I DIDN'T MAKE THINGS CLEAR.

SHUT YOUR STUPID COCK GARAGE PIEHOLE, JONG.

Originally Posted by JONG SLAUGHTER

PERHAPS I DIDN'T MAKE THINGS CLEAR.

SHUT YOUR STUPID COCK GARAGE PIEHOLE, JONG.

This is the only reason I read this thread. Thank you.

^^^^
Seconded.

I found a pair of womens' raichle flexons in a periwinkle blue...in great shape, and my buddies are helping me get the liners just right....My question is: does anyone know just WHEN these were made? I have searched on-line and not seen any that are all-blue....no two tone job....
Thanks for the info, I hope????

I will pipe up for the Flexon's. Only alpine boot I ski!! I have a narrow foot with a high instep. I keep an eye out af the D.I. and on KSL and Craigslist. If I see a pair pop up for $25-50 bucks I grab them. I have three pairs right now and kinda rotate between them. I have yet to shear a heel off and have only blown out one buckle so far.

I love them if for no other reason than they fit my feet so wonderfully.

Originally Posted by Kootenaypat

I found a pair of womens' raichle flexons in a periwinkle blue...in great shape, and my buddies are helping me get the liners just right....My question is: does anyone know just WHEN these were made? I have searched on-line and not seen any that are all-blue....no two tone job....
Thanks for the info, I hope????

I may be able to help you out if you post a good pic of the boots.

my raichle boots are made in 1984, the 121 series AT boot, vibram sole with ratchet buckles. total kick ass shell made of strong plastic that does not know it is 25 yrs old. dont be scared of blowout jong.