Just about every boot being sold today can trace its roots back to a handful of shell archetypes that were developed decades ago. But only one actually is the original – as the name for this Full Tilt shell implies – for the Classic is a faithful replica of the Raichle Flexon Comp. All the strengths of the Original shell are retained: a strong spine that travels with the leg, an external tongue that suffocates shock and an open-throat design that allows for optimal ankle ROM without impinging on the instep.
A strong skier will probably want more flex resistance than the Classic’s stock 6, but this is easily remedied as all Full Tilt tongues can be swapped for a stiffer (or softer) version. The skier who remains firmly planted on terra firma will approve of the Classic’s rigid boot board. Traditionalists will also cotton to the Classic’s Old School tongue. New Schoolers who want a spiral wrap liner and a shock-absorbing boot board with the same shell and tongue can opt for the Drop Kick.