I am keen to get into touring. What is everyone’s thoughts on Salomon shift pro 130AT? I usually ride a 130 so am keen for a stiff touring boot once engaged for skiing.
The question I have is: does the walk mode let it flex enough?
The problem with both those things is that they are very subjective.
Of course we would all love a fairly stiff, supportive boot on the way down. However, those boots will not be as nice on the way up (which is a much larger part of your day).
In short, no one can answer for you whether a certain boot is ‘
good enough’ for you, on the way up or on the way down.
All we can offer is a comparison to another boot (or ski or binding).
The best you can do is be clear and honest (with yourself) about where and how you will ski, and what is important to you.
Do you only enjoy skiing if you are making great turns, at high speed, even in poor snow? don’t mind working hard on the uphill?
Then get a beefy set up.
Do you want to cover long distances, and want to enjoy the uphill? Willing to slow it down in the descent? Get a lightweight set up.
Where you ski matters too. In wide open slopes with good snow (corn or powder) any ski and boot will ski great.
But, in poor snow, in steep, tight terrain, the difference will be much bigger.
