Flex:
Flex Rating: 6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Fit:
Freestyle Tongue: As versatile as it is
dependable, DEELUXE’s
Freestyle Tongue is
the perfect choice for
riders who view the entire mountain
as their playground. Armed with
a classic appearance and medium
padding, it offers a precise boot-to-binding interface and effectively
transmits power while also enhan
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cing dampening. And to enable you to
further tailor your boot’s flex to your
riding style, it sports a single-position
pocket for an optional Flex Booster.
Kickers, side hits, and rails—the Freestyle Tongue can handle it all.
Flex Booster: The Flex Booster
strengthens a boot’s
tongue, creating a
stiffer flex while offering additional
support. It can also prolong the life of
a boot by restoring or enhancing its
flex. Thanks to a progressive design,
it provides greater resistance as it
bends, optimizing support and protec
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tion—especially from harsh landings.
As icing on the cake, the Flex Booster
enables you to modify a boot’s flex for
specific adventures—be that reinforcing the flex of a jib boot to slay kickers
or transforming a freestyle boot into a
banked slalom hero
Side Kick: The Sidekick
uses two reinforcing elements—one
lateral and one medial—to maximize the
transmission of power. This allows you
to transition from edge to edge faster
and provides a snappier ride, giving
you better pop when ollieing. And by
offering additional security, it reduces
the likelihood of rolling your ankle.
Custom Flex: Thanks to two separate
flex zones at the ankle,
this design provides
complete control of the
boot’s flex and ensures your heel stays
locked in place.
Liner:
Stage 3 Liner: To maximize comfort and
performance, it sports a design inspired
by DEELUXE’s legendary Thermo Flex
liner, which previously served as the
gold standard in snowboarding for
thermomoldable boots. Raising the bar
even higher, the Stage 3 liner offers
an excellent fit straight out of the box
and can easily be thermomolded at
your local DEELUXE dealer for a truly
custom fit. For enhanced comfort,
the liner also features a roomier toe
box with a four-way stretch material
that can be thermomolded with or
without toe caps. And to further boost
performance, the liner’s external heel
harness cradles your foot to provide
exceptional heelhold and quick and
secure lacing.
Lacing System:
L3 Lacing: Deeluxe's most advanced and versatile speed lacing system provides three different lacing zones using two clasps and two handles. One handle allows the boot to cradle your foot and calf while the other handle secures the ankle and heel. Thanks to these separate zones, the boot anchors your heel for a refined fit that enhances energy transmission.
Power Strap: This strap provides extra support for your shin
to enhance your boot’s
response.
Sole:
Quantum Sole: Crafted from minimal materials and armed with a reduced footprint,
it creates an especially direct interface with your board while also offering the
best all terrain capabilities. To dampen vibrations and boost traction, lugs span the
entirety of the sole, increasing in height from the toe to the heel. The low-profile
lugs in the toe area maximize boardfeel while the taller lugs in the heel zone provide
an especially smooth ride. These lugs also extend to the outside edge of the sole to
further enhance traction when traversing and hiking. The Quantum’s free-floating
cushion swallows up impacts and reduces the risk of heel bruises. And thanks to
its extensive arch support, the sole prevents fatigue to keep you riding from first
chair to last.
Additional Features:
Rise by Bloom: Rise is an environmentally-conscious, high-performance replacement for traditional petroleum-based EVAs. Foams utilizing Bloom’s algae technology deliver striking performance values, which make them excellent replacements for conventional foams. Algae’s natural thermoplastic qualities allow Rise to meet, and in some cases exceed, performance characteristics of conventional closed-cell flexible foams.
Double Back: This reinforced rubber highback
at the boot’s heel zone enhances durability by offering protection from binding abrasions. It also stiffens the boot
to boost response and adheres better
to a binding’s high-back. By improving
the interface between the boot and
binding, the Double Back reduces movement between them, offering greater
control and precision.
Back Bone: This reinforced panel
cradles the back of the
boot to maximize durability
and enhance response.
Thermoblock: Like a space blanket for
your feet, this reflective insert maximizes
warmth.