Head RS boots

[Velomayniac]

I just checked and mine only have the two bolts, 140 and 150. Idk what's going on in my brain lately.

What happens when you take both bolts out? Sheer terror? I believe I was thinking that taking all bolts out makes them a 130.

[onenerdykid]

What happens when you take both bolts out? Sheer terror? I believe I was thinking that taking all bolts out makes them a 130.

This is a PSA for all race/race-inspired boots, not just Head.

If you take out all the spine screws, you rupture your Achilles. Always leave the bottom screw in.

Adding additional screws above does not change the flex index by 10 points. This is marketing BS. What adding screws does do is change the feel of the boot's flex during the initial portion of the flex pattern. One screw = more forgiving, less direct. Two screws = More direct, more responsive. Three screws... I doubt you'll feel any change at that point.

Adding a second screw also locks your cuff settings of forward lean and cuff alignment in place, so don't add a second screw until you are happy with both of those settings.

[Velomayniac]

Thanks for the important information

Too late though. I took all the bolts out and both my achilles ruptured

[arild]

I just checked and mine only have the two bolts, 140 and 150. Idk what's going on in my brain lately.

What happens when you take both bolts out? Sheer terror? I believe I was thinking that taking all bolts out makes them a 130.

This is a PSA for all race/race-inspired boots, not just Head.

If you take out all the spine screws, you rupture your Achilles. Always leave the bottom screw in.

Adding additional screws above does not change the flex index by 10 points. This is marketing BS. What adding screws does do is change the feel of the boot's flex during the initial portion of the flex pattern. One screw = more forgiving, less direct. Two screws = More direct, more responsive. Three screws... I doubt you'll feel any change at that point.

Adding a second screw also locks your cuff settings of forward lean and cuff alignment in place, so don't add a second screw until you are happy with both of those settings.

Great clarification, ONK.

Thanks for the important information

Too late though. I took all the bolts out and both my achilles ruptured

I bet they did the moment you pulled out the last bolt. [emoji16]

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[onenerdykid]

Too late though. I took all the bolts out and both my achilles ruptured

if only I was a bit sooner...

[Velomayniac]

if only I was a bit sooner...

If only you were the hero I thought you were. Because of your timing, I may never ski switch to the road again.

[bry]

Picked up some minty Speed RS off Craigslist a couple of seasons ago, going to try and make the switch.



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[bennettc14]

Anyone add second upper bolt to their 140s? Tempted to try it out.


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[bry]

Just have the first bolt in, but I did read Paul Forward's Blister RS review talking about drilling and adding the second bolt to enhance support for when he's with backpack. Seems easy enough, likely unnecessary for me..



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[Velomayniac]

Picked up some minty Speed RS off Craigslist a couple of seasons ago, going to try and make the switch.

I want to try some badass super thin skis this season.

M88, M108, and possibly A-Stars(?) in the background!

[2FUNKY]

I want to try some badass super thin skis this season.

M88, M108, and possibly A-Stars(?) in the background!

There’s a pair Dstar SpeedZones in GS very reasonably priced!


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[Velomayniac]

There’s a pair Dstar SpeedZones in GS very reasonably priced!


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I gotta try Brys Bonafide 97s (which are very thin for me) before I go thinner. I gotta ease into the thin

[arild]

Anyone add second upper bolt to their 140s? Tempted to try it out.


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Haven't, but might. I'll have to see how they behave in the cold first. ONK makes a fair point in the Atomic thread on how second bolts only make the response more direct and fixate whatever alignment adjustment you've made, not necessarily make the cuff stiffer. Interesting stuff.

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[bennettc14]

Anyone have experience with the fixed rear cuff spoilers versus the velcro liner ones?

https://www.skirace24.com/product-en...m-2023-24.html

[Velomayniac]

What was I waiting for!

Shoulda been in these boots years ago, and I sort of knew it

[SWskier]

Bumping this thread. Looking to upgrade to WCR 130 or 140. Last season in Lange Shadow LV 130 with Garas. I was folding this boot most of the time.

6'2" 240, ex racer, on big traditional skis. Will the 130 be sufficently stiffer than the Shadow or should I just go 140? Not looking for something that will be a total brick when its cold. Admittedly I'm partial to the 130 for the grey color and normal buckles.

[forumskier]

How much stiffer (if any) is the Shadow compared to a Lange RS 130?

Compared to RS 130s, Raptor 140s are significantly stiffer in the shop and on snow. Not a brick, but can be tougher than some to get off on cold days.

I also think the Raptors are significantly lower volume than Langes 97mm LV last.

The Black and Yellow WCR 140S Pro from 2023 are my favorite boots I've ever owned. I bought a fresh new pair this summer on sale for cheap. Not perfect though, I don't love the buckles, the toe/heels chip easier than expected, and I wish they had a bit more shock absorption in the boot board.