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Alexia-You pretty much nailed the fit with your trying them on. The reason the BSL is shorter in the Crux, is that the Crux is only compatible with tech bindings. Where the Hawx will work with step in, (Atomic Shift) and Hybrid bindings as well as tech bindings. Internal length will always be roughly the same for a mondo point shell size. As far as volume goes the Crux does have a bit more over the instep than the Hawx. That is due to a different fit boot from another manufacturer and less to do with the t...

Kam-The RS 5.0 has a different lever to the outgoing RS 4.0. So it is not backwards compatible.

Steven- I would not say this ski is similar. Its a more powerful fall line ski. It does not have the more centered, playful feel of the La Machines. Its more of the old fashion power, go fast ski. Although, it does have some forgivness to it that other Kastles have not had before.

Krissi- We unfortunately never carried that size so not sure what the boot sole length is.

Hank- Unfortunately, the hinge rivet is large diameter and the chicago rivets are designed for smaller items like buckles. So those would not work.