Table 3a: flex choices of the
161 |
Rider's weight (kg) |
Flex |
less than 48 |
XS - extra soft |
from 48 to 55 |
S - soft |
from 55 to 66 |
M - medium |
greater than 66 |
H - hard |
Table 3b: flex choices of the
168 |
Rider's weight (kg) |
Flex |
less than 66 |
S - soft |
from 66 to 77 |
M - medium |
from 77 to 92 |
H - hard |
92 to 105 |
XH - extra hard |
Table 3c: flex choices of the
175 |
Rider's weight (kg) |
Flex |
less than 76 |
S - soft |
from 76 to 87 |
M - medium |
from 87 to 95 |
H - hard |
95 to 110 |
XH - extra hard |
If you hesitate between two flexes consider the following information:
A board with a softer flex is easier to ride but is less stable
and will support less pressure during a hard carve. If a stiffer
flex is selected, expect the opposite.
If your ultimate goal is extremecarving do not hesitate to select
the stiffer model, as it will provide more support during a hard
carve.
Using a stiffer board will not obstruct the rider from turning
in any style. It simply requires a little more leg strength to maneuver.
If, on the other hand, you are looking for a board that is easy
to ride, select the softer flex. The softer board requires less
effort to maneuver, but is slightly less efficient when extremecarving.
Simple rule: a soft board has more grip on hard or icy snow, and
a stiff board is more stable in soft snow (it withstands the forces
better).