Lange Boot Flex Adjustment Screws

[Dirtwolf]

Would anyone happen to have an old pair of Lange RS or RX boots that still have the Flex Adjustment screws (on back of cuff) and backings?  Somehow I managed to loose three in total. 

 

Edited February 15, 2022 by Dirtwolf

[toast21602]

I might be able to help? Not sure if they’ll fit, but they’re from my old Lange Banshee boots. 
 

[AtomicSkier]

1 hour ago, Dirtwolf said:

Would anyone happen to have an old pair of Lange RS or RX boots that still have the Flex Adjustment screws (on back of cuff) and backings?  Somehow I managed to loose three in total. 

 

I think I have extras ... will check my stash of Lange parts.

[Dirtwolf]

1 hour ago, toast21602 said:

I might be able to help? Not sure if they’ll fit, but they’re from my old Lange Banshee boots. 
 

Those look like they may be too small.

[AtomicSkier]

@Dirtwolf I don't have any "spares" but are these the right ones?  These are my backup to my backup boots, so it's probably time to put them to rest.  If they're the right ones, they're yours.

[indiggio]

17 hours ago, Dirtwolf said:

Would anyone happen to have an old pair of Lange RS or RX boots that still have the Flex Adjustment screws (on back of cuff) and backings?  Somehow I managed to loose three in total. 

 

Another avenue you could try that's worked for me in the past is to call/e-mail Lange, they may just send you some gratis.

[Dirtwolf]

9 hours ago, AtomicSkier said:

@Dirtwolf I don't have any "spares" but are these the right ones?  These are my backup to my backup boots, so it's probably time to put them to rest.  If they're the right ones, they're yours.

Those look right!  If you're willing to part with them (screw and inside bit) I'd be happy to have them. Many Thanks!

Lesson learned here is to give those things a tighten every once in a while.

[AtomicSkier]

21 minutes ago, Dirtwolf said:

Those look right!  If you're willing to part with them (screw and inside bit) I'd be happy to have them. Many Thanks!

Lesson learned here is to give those things a tighten every once in a while.

I've lost those, and other bits in the past.  I give all screws a tighten once or twice a year on my Langes.   I'll bring them tonight?

[Dirtwolf]

50 minutes ago, AtomicSkier said:

I've lost those, and other bits in the past.  I give all screws a tighten once or twice a year on my Langes.   I'll bring them tonight?

Sounds perfect! Thank you!

[Schif]

In an attempt to educate myself here, when would or when do you guys adjust those flex screws? It seems to me that you would likely just set it and leave it that way unless the screws loosen themselves. Do you ever tighten or loosen them on purpose to change the flex in the boot for certain things? 

[Dirtwolf]

Found this online yesterday when looking to see if there were any options to buy these screws.  It's been an interesting and noticeable experience having one boot with none installed and the other with only 1.  If the percentage reductions are true in the link below I've been riding on a left boot with 105 flex and right boot with a laughable 96 flex.

LANGE - How to ajust the skiboot FLEX - FAQ | Lange - (lange-boots.com)

 

[Justo8484]

I might have some sitting in the basement from old RXs. Usually I would take the top one out for mid winter skiing and put it back in for the spring once things start to warm up.


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[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I once had a fancy pair of boots that had a walk mode adjustment on the back...that was rad.  

[AtomicSkier]

2 hours ago, Schif said:

In an attempt to educate myself here, when would or when do you guys adjust those flex screws? It seems to me that you would likely just set it and leave it that way unless the screws loosen themselves. Do you ever tighten or loosen them on purpose to change the flex in the boot for certain things? 

You should never take them out.  They should always be tight.

[Justo8484]

You should never take them out.  They should always be tight.

Taking them out is fine, but if they’re in, they should be snug with blue loc-tite put on the threads first so they don’t rattle themselves loose. Same goes for cuff alignment bolts. Ask me how I know…


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[Schif]

7 hours ago, AtomicSkier said:

You should never take them out.  They should always be tight.

So why even put them in then? Or if they are necessary why not put them behind plastic or something so people don't mess with them? 

[Justo8484]

So why even put them in then? Or if they are necessary why not put them behind plastic or something so people don't mess with them? 

They are completely fine to take out on Lange RX boots. Each bolt contributes to approximately a 10 on their flex rating, e.g. remove one bolt on a RX130 and your down to 120, etc. people remove them for various reasons, and contrary to [mention=2]atomicskier[/mention]’s comment, you can in fact remove them with little downside, if softening the flex of the boot is your goal. This may not apply to any other boot on the market, I dunno, but I’ve been in langes almost exclusively for 20 years, so I can vouch for what happens in their boots.


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[AtomicSkier]

3 hours ago, Schif said:

So why even put them in then? Or if they are necessary why not put them behind plastic or something so people don't mess with them? 

They’re for people like Justo who buy boots that are too stiff for their abilities but need to be seen in the best boot 🌝

[enjoralas]

I took the never take them out comment as “why would anyone ever want to soften the flex on their boot?” 

[indiggio]

8 hours ago, enjoralas said:

I took the never take them out comment as “why would anyone ever want to soften the flex on their boot?” 

Moguls!

[Mixilplix]

16 hours ago, enjoralas said:

I took the never take them out comment as “why would anyone ever want to soften the flex on their boot?” 

Park riders too....

[Kyle]

Shiiiiit I don’t even buckle top buckle on my boots most days