Tecnica Fling

Model Year
2014-15
Category
All-Mountain Traditional
Last Width
98
Flex Index
80
Price (MSRP)
$525.00USD

We tested the Fling as Tecnica's "soft-flex and value" test entry. At an 80 flex in a 98mm last, it is one of very few women's boots to combine narrow fit with soft flex at a more palatable price-point. Testers thought it suited this target well—aspiring advanced skiers and lightweights with narrowish feet.

While testers loved how this boot performed on snow (amazingly quick and strong for an 80 flex they sais), a few had problems with a sharp and hard-feeling shin fit, which has also plagued big sister model, Crush, at previous tests. If the initial fit is even and comfortable along the tongue the abovementioned skier will love it, testers said.

Gender 
Women's
Sizes (MP) 
U.S. L 5-10.5 (22-27.5)
Hike Mode 
No
Construction 
Overlap
Boot width profile 
Narrow

Kudos

  • “Performance level is high here.” --

Caveats

  • “With the amount of shin bang I was getting I couldn't tap into the fun factor.” --

This boot available at...

Plymouth, MI
Costa Mesa, CA
Columbia, SC
Schweitzer, ID
Warren, VT
Ann Arbor, MI

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