32 Lashed FT
if the tm-2’s fit you well, go with them. They will break in after a few days and feel perfect. The boot that is the perfect flex for you in the store will pack out and be too soft.
I’ll be riding the lashed lace ups next seasonI agree with this. I’m not necessarily saying to get the Team2s but keep in mind they will definitely soften up, even after just a few days riding. Boots end up significantly softer in flex than how they feel in the store. Just something to keep in mind.
The TM-Twos are on sale and are the same price as what it would take to order in a pair of Lashed FTs, so I am leaning in that direction now. However they are rated 7/10 for flex (shouldn’t that be stiffness?), and I was hoping to get-round boot I can use for everything including park. That being said I think I am more interested in all-mountain/freestyle/freeride than I am in messing about in the park, but having spent zero time in the park so far I can’t say for certain :D
I’ll probably swing by STM again on the weekend to try the TM-Twos on again.
Flex and stiffness is the same thing. Different brands use different terms.
They are on the stiffer side but they shouldn’t be too stiff. Make sure you get them heat molded in the store. The more you break them in, the softer the will become.
Most people I know don’t like the 32 ft system. Go with the regular laces. TM-2’s and lashed fit slightly different. The lashed are wider, so if you feel good in the tm-2’s get those. Don’t worry about the stiffness of the boot in regards to the type of riding that is recommended. People can kill park in stiff boots and people can ride AK steeps in park boots. It’s all about getting a boot that feels good for you. Like I said before, if the tm-2’s are a bit too stiff now, they will be perfect after a week of riding (or less if you get them heat molded). If you like the colours get the tm-2’s
Most people I know don’t like the 32 ft system. Go with the regular laces. TM-2’s and lashed fit slightly different. The lashed are wider, so if you feel good in the tm-2’s get those. Don’t worry about the stiffness of the boot in regards to the type of riding that is recommended. People can kill park in stiff boots and people can ride AK steeps in park boots. It’s all about getting a boot that feels good for you. Like I said before, if the tm-2’s are a bit too stiff now, they will be perfect after a week of riding (or less if you get them heat molded). If you like the colours get the tm-2’s
never a truer word. don’t buy a boot because it’s park or free ride or whatever. comfort first always. my last boots were burton hails and apparently they’re a park boot - i’ve never ridden a park in my life.
ps. when you heat mold - remember to take the inner sole out!!
I have a pair of Lashed FT 2010 model for sale (brand new), they’re size 10 US. Let me know if your interested 
I can send pictures if you want.
I have a pair of Lashed FT 2010 model for sale (brand new), they’re size 10 US. Let me know if your interested
I can send pictures if you want.
Thanks, RJH, but a size 10 is too small for me.
I’m going to go and grab the TM-twos. Thanks for all your advice.
I ended up grabbing a pair of 32 TM-twos. I’ve been wearing them around the house at night to figure out how to do them up without causing any pressure points (I think I might need thinner socks - I had no problems when I tried them on in store) and have been getting strange looks for my efforst 
Now to wait 3 weeks to use them in anger 
I also had these turn up in the mail today 
Thanks rider26 for helping me get ahold of them!
Now to figure out how to setup the bindings. I’m thinking +15/-3 as a start, and i’ll see she feels.
No problem. Did you get the boots heat moulded in the store? Are you wearing snowboard socks?
Check out this setup guide: https://www.boardworld.com.au/forums/viewthread/2597/
Let us know if you have any questions.
No problem. Did you get the boots heat moulded in the store? Are you wearing snowboard socks?
Check out this setup guide: https://www.boardworld.com.au/forums/viewthread/2597/
Let us know if you have any questions.
Yeah, they got heat molded. I have some cheap-ass generic ski/snowboard socks that are much thicker than the pair I wore at the store while heat molding. I’ve found if I don’t tighten the laces on the top of my foot too much the pressure point goes away and I can still do the ankle up tight. I’ll see how I go on the first day at the slopes. If it’s still uncomfortable i’ll just shell out for a proper pair of snowboarding stocks.
A good pair of snowboard socks can make a lot of difference. We have some premium snowboard socks for sale if you are interested. Link: https://www.boardworld.com.au/forums/viewthread/6458/
All boots need to be broken in, and truthfully, this doesn’t happen until you ride in them for at least a week. I doubt they will be perfectly comfortable at the start. They need to break in, soften up, and mould to the shape of your feet. I know you’re wearing them around the house but it’s no substitute for riding hard in them. Don’t strap your bindings down too tight for the first few days. Slowly crank them tighter as your boots allow.
why not just shell out now instead of wasting precious time on the slopes
you will probably pay less off the mountain than you would on
count it as investment for your riding pleasure =)
Same board as me, niccccccccccccccce
No problem. Did you get the boots heat moulded in the store? Are you wearing snowboard socks?
Check out this setup guide: https://www.boardworld.com.au/forums/viewthread/2597/
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks for the guide.
How perfectly should I expect to get the boots and bindings centered over the board? I have them mostly centered, but the front (left) foot has a bit more overhang on the heel, and the right foot has a bit more overhang on the toe. The difference is maybe 3-5mm out of an overhang of ~1cm on the front foot and ~2cm on the rear foot respectively (rough guesstimates by eye).
Also, how much forward lean do I want on the bindings? I read that adding forward lean will help with initiating turns, so i’m guessing as much as i’m comfortable with.
I would suggest getting your boots as centred as your bindings will allow. Attach your bindings to the snowbaord tight enough to hold the bindings in place but loose enough to slide them forward and backwards (toe and heel) with a little bit of force. Strap your boot into one of the bindings (make sure your boot is all the way back in the heelcup - as you would when riding). Flip the board over and check to see if you have equal heel and toe overhang. Slide the bindings either towards the heel or toe edge to get them as centred as possible; you want equal heel and toe overhang, or as close to centred as possible. When you have the bindings in the correct position, carefully unstrap your boots and tighten the binding screws. Look closely at your binding to see exactly what setting it’s on (in regards to heel/toe position). Use the same setting for the other binding.
Forward lean is personal preference. I know lots of good riders who use no forward lean. Personally I use a decent amount; I like forward lean. Start small; slowly and gradually crank it up and get a feel for it. You need to feel the difference so you know what you like. Keep each setting for a few days. If it feels too much, back it off to where it’s comfortable. Forward lean encourages you to bend your legs and it gives you increased response for heelside turns.
There is an old but interesting thread on forward lean here: https://www.boardworld.com.au/forums/viewthread/236/