The K2 Contour women’s snowboard boot prides itself on fit and ease of use, and has a feature set that puts its technology well above its competition. The Contour features a Flex Zone upper that is paired with K2’s Endo™ 2.0 construction to eliminate shell distortion while retaining support and stability. Internally, an Intuition® Control Foam liner works with our Boa® Conda™ for exceptional fit and on the fly adjustability.
Flex
The Contours have a flex rating of 6 out of 10. I would say they are on the stiffer side of medium. This flex is ideal for all-mountain riding, particularly for those ladies that like to ride a little more aggressively.
Response
That slightly stiffer than average flex rating, combined with great heel hold (see below) allow these boots to be very responsive. Very little energy is lost in transferring energy from your muscles into the boots.
This extra response is great for riding steeps, narrow chutes, tree runs etc where response and tight turning is critical. Of course your response is also largely determined from your bindings and board but it all starts with your boots.