nope, dont think it makes that big of a difference. Ive ridden a recoil with other boots and with slingshots. I think the slingshot boots make the board feel better, but the advantage is minimal if you have a pair of boots that are slingshot that are the best for you. You might be landing a little more front foot heavy than you realise. When people say land more tail heavy, it really doesnt take much. Weight your rear foot just a little bit more and you will probably tell a difference. Typically three stage boards ride slower, therefore they stick more on the landings making the landings harder. The key to softer landings way into the flats is keeping speed on the landings. That is why I speed the boat up 1mph while taking my recoil to the flats. Maybe the response or reflex would work better for your style? The response is a rocket ship!
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