Testers never tire of the Lange RX's repeat performances at the boot test--it has topped the category for our women's test many years running and this year's on-snow testing confirmed that the medium RX has not missed a step for raw power and absolute quickness edge to edge. The revisions seen last year to the liner tongue construction remain a test team favorite for a progressive and firm flex feel that commands the tip of the ski exactly as intended, they say.
This year's liner impressed testers with a combination of silky fur and a luxuriant feel against the sock alongside a firm, no-compromises grip across the instep, ankles and heel pocket. Testers loved the way this foot hold translated into instant ski response and highly accurate steering movements. They also said it caused more tingling than they expected from the medium width RX 110, putting it on the tight end of the medium last fit spectrum. Its heel and ankle fit score average was the tightest of all medium width entries. The toebox and forefoot remained open and airy, however, so testers pointed toward the classic "V-shaped" foot with a broad front and skinny heel as the perfect match for the RX 110 W's fit map.
Testers love the RX's stance angles (they haven't changed in years because they work perfectly) and tallied a nearly perfect 4.93 for Dynamic Balance. This ideal alignment also uncorked the boot's tip and rip totals--also receiving a 4.93 for Edge Power. The RX W's mono-injected polyurethane shell and upper cuff continues to prove that traditional plastics in traditional thicknesses still produce the most stable and powerful results on edge, said testers, who still love the predictable, damp feel of the RX at speed on any snow or terrain.
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