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Hello and welcome to my Burton Ruler Boa review. In this review I will take a look at the Ruler Boa as freestyle snowboard boots. As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Ruler Boa a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how they compare with other freestyle boots. Overall RatingBoots: Burton Ruler Boa Price: $329 (USD recommended retail) Style: Freestyle Other Uses: All-Mountain Flex Rating: Medium Flex Feel: Medium (5/10) Rating Score: 83.7/100 Compared to other Freestyle BootsOut of the 27 freestyle boots that I rated:
Overview of the Ruler Boa’s SpecsCheck out the tables for the Ruler Boa’s specs and available sizes. Specs
Who are the Ruler Boa Most Suited to?The Ruler Boa are a great option for those on a mid-to-low level budget, but don't want a boot that's too soft or too stiff. Something just in the middle and an all round solid boot, that works well with medium flexing and medium-soft flexing boards. Not ideal for beginner-beginners, but high end beginners should be fine in these. That depends on weight too. A heavier beginner should be OK, but lighter riders probably want to be more of an intermediate level for the Ruler Boa. The Ruler Boa in More DetailO.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Ruler Boa are capable of. Demo InfoBoots: Burton Ruler Boa 2020 Size: 10.5 (US Men's Sizing) Date: January 24, 2020 Conditions: A little rain with warmish temperature. But didn't feel super warm, with the wind. Visibility was relatively bad but not terrible. Snow was well groomed with a hint of slushiness on groomer and a little slushy off. Bindings angles: +15/-15
Board Demoed With: Rossignol One LF 2018 Bindings Demoed With: Burton Malavita 2017 Outersole Length: 31.1cm (mondo 28.5cm) Difference between Mondo & Outersole: 2.6cm Backstay Height: 30.1cm Weight: 820 grams* * Average of a sample of boots I weighed was 1006 grams, so a good bit lighter than the average. The lightest I've weighed is 740 grams and the heaviest is 1320 grams. FlexI felt the Ruler Boa at around a 5/10 flex, potentially pushing 5.5/10. FitWidth: They felt like they're a little wider than medium, but not by heaps. Mid-wide, but not massively wide. True to Size?: I rode 10.5s and I'm typically a 10. The 10.5s worked fine for demoing purposes, and I think they'd be fine to keep riding for a while in that size, but if I bought I would most likely go for 10s as I feel like the 10.5s would pack out too much over time. So, I would say true to size. High or Low Arch: It's pretty normal. In the middle. Shock AbsorptionIt's not bad, but not great either. Does a decent job of absorbing shock from flat landings and absorbing chatter, but not ultra-cush or anything. Board FeelGood board feel in these boots. ResponsivenessI found the Ruler to be about middle of the road here. As expected really. Good manageability at slower speeds but also decent at holding a carve - a good balance between those things, without being outstanding at either. AdjustabilityThere's good separation between the upper section boa and lower section boa - so you can go tighter up top and loose down bottom or visa versa. The liner has a typical lacing harness plus velcro for the top of the liner. ComfortAll round pretty comfortable. On first try on, I noticed a bit of a pressure point on the top of my right foot - but that's pretty typical for me with most boots. After heat molding and then riding for a while, that was all but gone. All round nice and comfortable, without being massively plush or anything. Let’s Break up this text with a VideoThe Ruler comes in around 1:10
Heel HoldReally decent heel hold. Not much lift at all. Certainly not enough lift to be a bother at all or notice when I wasn't specifically thinking about it. Reduced FootprintDecently reduced, typical of Burton. If I had to go 10.5, that would take away that reduced feeling, but I think the 10 would be the size I would be best of with, in this boot. Burton also tend to have a higher toe bevel, which makes the angle needed to encounter toe drag greater than it would be with a lower toe bevel. TractionSole isn't the best out of the Burton boots I've tested. Not a massive amount of tread and relatively soft feeling sole. Felt OK walking in them, but based on sole inspection, fairly average for traction. Entry/ExitPretty easy to get foot in and out of. And that double boa system is really easy to get going. There's the velcro you've got to do on the liner and the liner lacing harness, which is all pretty standard. Overall really easy and pretty quick too. Score Breakdown and Final VerdictCheck out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
The Ruler Boa are a really solid choice for the price. There's nothing that really stands out as amazing or special about these boots, but there's also nothing to complain about. Middle of the road boots, but in a good way. More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
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Enter your text here... If you want to see how the Ruler Boa compared to other freestyle boots, or want to check out some other options, check out the link below. Should you size up or down in snowboard boots?The fit should be snug, but not uncomfortable. Keep in mind that liners compress ("pack out") with use and will end up roomier at the end of the season than when you bought them, so if you're deciding between two sizes, it's best to size down. The first time you try on your boots is the tightest they will ever be.
Should my snowboard boots be the same size as my shoes?Most riders choose boots half a size or a full size bigger than their street shoes. In any way, your heels should fit tight while at the same time your toes should just feel the front of the boot when putting weight on your heel. When you try on a boot make sure it's tightly laced and you flex your legs.
Is it better for snowboard boots to be too big or too small?You should never buy snowboarding boots which are bigger than your street wear shoe size. Riders tend to buy boots which run about half a size smaller than their feet because the boot will naturally expand to fit the shape and form of your foot.
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