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The Good Ride TakeThe Celsius Opus 5 Snowboard Boot Review 2011 Opus 6 ReviewDays on the Boots- approx 15So this year we did a follow up to the 2010 review. 1st off the Opus 6 seems to have a lower profile when it comes to the width and maybe the length as well. This is hard to describe but last years boot felt bulkier and the materials felt thicker. It also seems to have a more even flex throughout the boot and the flex also seems to be a bit softer. It still runs a size larger than what you would normally ride so if you ride a size 9 boot with Burton we'd suggest a Size 8. Also a size 8 is just a bit larger than a size 9 Burton SLX with shrinkage. The one big improvement with the Opus is the change in the lacing system. Before it would not tighten evenly and this year with the new lacing system it does. However so far it takes a lot to pull the laces tight but when you do they tighten evenly. We'd like to see a plastic handle on the tightener instead of a faux leather like the Old Burton Speed Lace Boots but it does a good job. Last year there was one fastening notch per side where this year there is 2 per side. We'd like to see the Opus 6 have different color laces for the inside and outside because with the addition of the 2 lace per side on the outside then sometimes the laces can get tangled. The Opus 6 also changed the way the top laces tighten the boot. They don't go all the way to the top where the Opus 5 laced a little higher. That's not a deal breaker but just something interesting to point out. It doesn't feel like it grips and conforms to your foot like some boots in it's class. The sole of the shoe has changed very little and it still has very good shock absorption. It's also very sturdy just like last years model. So far the performance is about the same as last year but the new Opus 6 feel sturdier and conforms better to the foot. We would like to see it tighten tighter and conform more to your foot but there seems to be lot's of support. All in all this is a very sturdy, stiff all mountain to freeride boot that will perform very well. 2010 Opus 5 ReviewDay's on the Boots- 20+Ok we never like doing boot reviews due to the pain and discomfort a new boot can cause. Once you break a boot in you don't want to use another and dread the day your old ones wear out. So this review was only done by one person. Me the editor. Until then this will be a take on someone who does change boots but hates it. My go to boot for almost 2 years has been the Burton SL-X . I have tried many boots but when it comes to riding other bindings and boards you want to have something you know so that is what I choose. After riding this years Burton SL's and being very dissapointed with how flimsy they are now it was time to seriously look for another boot to replace my slowly dying SLX's. At the beginning of the season I ordered a pair of Opus 5's and was dissapointed in the way they felt. I returned them before I even rode them. Being a serious gear whore I looked at many boots and in the end came back to the Opus 5's to see if I was wrong. At the end of the season it was time to see if my beginning of the season and possibly premature judgement of these boots was correct. These boots are all about comfort and quality but the ride is good too. You can really ride anywhere with these boots and they are incredibly responsive. They can bend any board to their will. Its very smooth but powerful. Even though these boots aren't super tight around the top/calf they still are incredibly responsive. Since the SL X is a boot I mostly ride I constantly compared the Opus 5 to it. The Opus 5 win's on quality, sole cushioning/shock absorption and durability. It's soo well made! However the SLX is more form fitting, integrates better with your board/bindings and has a smoother/better response. Also most models of SLX's will retain their flex better than the opus 5. The Good Ride Take on Articulating Cuffs- If you don't know what an articulating cuff is the upper and lower panels of the boot are separate. The top cuff is only attached at the back and then wraps around the front. When you flex forward it doesn't stretch out the boot and over time it stays closer to its original shape and stiffness. It also creates a more natural and comfortable forward flex when riding. It can be made to be stiff or very soft and is generally more comfortable than a standard boot. We love this tech!
Company InfoCelsius Opus 7 2012
After years of focusing solely on the art of making snowboard footwear?we are pleased to introduce our new top shelf design that brings you the best performance, quality, comfort and aesthetics at an affordable price.
PERFORMANCE: Premium Opus Systhetic Leather, Custom Molded Rubber Toe Protector, Articulating Cuff, Ankle Harness With Detachable Pu Pads, Custom Molded Backstay Both Inside and Outside SIZES: 7-13,8.5,9.5,10.5 PRICE: $289.00 Celsius Opus 6 2011
After years of focusing solely on the art of making snowboard footwear…we are pleased to introduce our new top shelf design that brings you the best performance, quality, comfort and aesthetics at an affordable price.Lacing Flex/Response
Celsius Opus 5 2010After years of focusing solely on the art of making snowboard footwear…we are pleased to introduce our new top Lacing -O-zone Speed Lacing System Footbed -Custom Molded Insole -Self-fit Memory Foam Footbed -Flex Arch Support Performance -Custom Celsius Outsole with Airbag Liner -Breathable Liner (Air Circulation) -Ankle Harness Flex/Response -Articulating Cuff -Multi-Dimensional Molded Tongue - Flex Level: 8 Cushioning/Traction -Molded Backstay -Molded Rubber Toe Protector 6.5 - 7.5 - 8 - 8.5 - 9 - 9.5 - 10 - 10.5 - 11 - 11.5 - 12 MSRP $289.00
Compare Laces & SizingBOA vs. Speed Lace vs. Traditional Lace The Good Ride Take on BOA Boots- A BOA Boot has a steel cable attached to some sort of plastic Coiler mechanism that tightens the boot instead of laces. There are 2 main types of BOA boots. The Good Ride Take on Traditional Lace- Traditional Lace is what most people know. It’s reliable and easy to repair. Lace boots take a lot more effort than BOA or Speed Lace. Also many riders complain about blisters in attempts to get them tight. Some Lacing systems have handles at the top that connect to the laces and we love this. Another thing we like is when the upper lace hooks hold the lace in place so each section can tighten independently. When you have this along with a handle connected to the end of the laces it’s more adjustable than BOA and Speed lace. We really like this but it’s almost not a traditional lace boot. It’s more a hybrid but whatever you call it we like it! However it’s not great in terms of the time it takes to get things dialed out or make minor adjustments on the hill. The Good Ride Take on Speed Lace- Speed lace is a perfect compromise between BOA and Traditional lace. It’s almost as fast as BOA and more adjustable. Some Traditional Lace is just as adjustable but speed lace is easier to do so. We really like how the upper and lower laces are 100% separate. This is a huge advantage over BOA Boots and some traditional laces that don’t lock at each hook. Speed Lace is super easy to tighten up and dial out. It’s also pretty easy to make small adjustments throughout the course of the day. If the laces break out on the hill it will be a lot more difficult to fix than traditional laces but it can be done without help from a shop or sending it back. If you are a 100 day a year rider then plan on changing out your laces half way through the season. We have been lucky so far and never had one break on the hill because any time they start to get frayed they break. We mainly ride speed lace boots but we aren't that high on ourselves to say that's the way it should be. Everyone is different. All lacing systems have strengths and weaknesses. It’s up to you to figure out what will work the best.
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