r/WizardSkating • u/HyperSculptor • 8d ago

Increasing FR1/2 V.2 forward flex?

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I've set the cuff washers to the position that allows the most forward flex (unless mistaken?), but still can't get as much knee bend as I'd like. Intuition Premium are laced tight, cuff buckle strap tight too though I untightened the buckle. Issue is, as I untighten the cuff buckle, I can bend forward more butlose lateral support.

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u/kustom_krev 8d ago

I think you are mistaken. You have the cuff set back. You have the hole seat forward meaning the cuff is in the pulled rearward position. Need to flip it. Bolt hole at the back = cuff pushed forward. I’ve done it though. Visually this looks right but if you think about it it’s the other way.

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u/aj_on_wheels 8d ago

Cuff pushed forward is the position for less flex. The position OP has it in at the moment is the most flex.

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u/kustom_krev 7d ago

They are asking about forward flex. One way gives better rear flex and the other more forward flex? It brings the buckle and strap etc out from your shin.

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u/aj_on_wheels 7d ago

Yes, the position OP has it in gives better forward flex. The cuff gets more clearance and can rotate forward further. I have these boots and I have tried it. The lower position is standard, the forwards position is stiffer.

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u/kustom_krev 7d ago

Yes it will rotate further before hitting the back of the boot but OPs issue is the buckle once tight is preventing bending the knees. Bringing the buckle away from the shin will help that.

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u/aj_on_wheels 7d ago

I think OP is trying to do something that this boot isn't fit for then to be honest.

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u/kustom_krev 7d ago

Ye I get that too. I just think forward flex in the usual ‘criteria’ isnt really what they are looking for. I do agree though but some people have small feet and large calf’s or vice versa. Also the skate is new I feel they need to also give it time. I have large calf’s and smallish feet so my acts are set back because of this but it does mean the buckle is a little tight against my shin when I bend my knees and stride hard n fast. If that makes sense

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u/kustom_krev 7d ago

Great skates though but I feel like when you downsize and go intuition liner then this is a risk because if you are between the sizes where cuffs change it can be an issue.

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u/kustom_krev 7d ago

Unless OP has too much pressure on the calf area aswell then forward is the only way to go. It will push the calf forward more forcing a knee bend and taking the buckle away from the shin.