Full Tilt Plush 6

Model Year
2016-17
Category
All-Mountain Traditional
Last Width
102mm
Flex Index
#6
Price (MSRP)
$650.00USD

The Gist

To achieve truly wide-last room, skiers may need to go a size up in the Plush 6. Testers said it runs a snug-medium in the lower boot and big calf skiers had trouble getting it buckled. Custom liner molding was key, testers said.

Fit

Short and tight with snug closure over the top of the foot and a means-business wrap on the lower leg shaft—testers were happier with the overall fit after full liner molding using toecaps and pre-padding prominences. After molding testers still called this an easy going medium—wide last status is achievable by going up a size and molding the liner, they said. Testers liked the molded feel of the thick liner underfoot—good shape adaptation for skiers without custom footbeds.

Performance

The Full Tilt M.O.—too forward and too soft for our testers. One of our custom testers swapped on a stiffer tongue (a #8 that comes stock on the men's Descendant) and was immediately impressed with the taller stance and firmer, more supportive flex. Lateral moves were consistent and easily engaged, but the Plush lacked the turn finish of narrow sister Soul.

Cool Features

There is an adjustable forward lean mechanism, but with limited range to straighten the cuff. There is a lateral cuff adjustment that could be tweaked for more edge power and the shock-absorbing bootboard could be swapped (via the spare parts order sheet) for a rigid one for a bit more power under foot.

Gender 
Women's
Sizes (MP) 
23.5-27.5
Hike Mode 
No
Construction 
Cabrio/3-PC
Boot width profile 
Wide
Also in this Collection 
Plush 4, $450

Kudos

  • “Conquers short turns and long—plenty of wiggle room after molding the liner.” -- Emily Poore
  • “Snappy and stable, comfortable and easy on and off. ” -- Liz Elling

Caveats

  • “Unable to get top buckle closed on my calf.” --
  • “Too forward—quads were burning.” -- Liz Elling

This boot available at...

Ann Arbor, MI
Sandpoint, ID
Plymouth, MI
Plymouth, NH

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