2014-15 Apex ML.2: High Performance

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Apex ML 2 High Performance Boot
$979

The game-changer, proving that you can have optimal comfort without sacrificing performance. Eighteen individual points of closure provide precise fit for ultimate performance.
High Performance "Open Chassis" design for the most aggressive skier.
Double Boa Focus closure system for precise independent dual zone adjustment.
EVA heat moldable inner liner.
Tunable A-Flex Suspension, cuff alignment, and micro adjustable buckles.
Front tongue handle for easy entry.
Eighteen points of closure.

Apex ML 2 High Performance Boot<br>$979<br><br>The game-changer, proving that you can have optimal comfort without sacrificing performance. Eighteen individual points of closure provide precise fit for ultimate performance.<br>*High Performance "Open Chassis" design for the most aggressive skier.<br>*Double Boa Focus closure system for precise independent dual zone adjustment.<br>*EVA heat moldable inner liner.<br>*Tunable A-Flex Suspension, cuff alignment, and micro adjustable buckles.<br>*Front tongue handle for easy entry.<br>*Eighteen points of closure.

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* 1. Did the boot perform to the manufacture's description?

Yes

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* 2. I tried both the ML.2 High Performance boot (with 2 Boa adjustments) and the ML.1 All Mountain boot (Single Boa adjustment)

Yes

Tell me if you tried them both on, skied with them both etc. Please answer questions for the ML.1 on the other form...I just want know know how the two compare.

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* 3. Please rate the following questions regarding the price of the ML.2 boot: (0-3 from left to right with zero being the lowest/most negative rating or indicating that you Do Not Agree with the question... and three being the highest/best rating or you Most Agree with the question... Please read questions carefully... for example if you indicate that you are ok with the price point of the boot... a high number then you would most likely have a low number for the price of the boot keeping you from buying it... low means you disagree)

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Overall Impression of price	Overall Impression of price 0	Overall Impression of price 1	Overall Impression of price 2	Overall Impression of price 3
The price would keep me from buying	The price would keep me from buying 0	The price would keep me from buying 1	The price would keep me from buying 2	The price would keep me from buying 3
I saw good value at that price	I saw good value at that price 0	I saw good value at that price 1	I saw good value at that price 2	I saw good value at that price 3
For the right person the price would not be a deterrent	For the right person the price would not be a deterrent 0	For the right person the price would not be a deterrent 1	For the right person the price would not be a deterrent 2	For the right person the price would not be a deterrent 3
I understand why the price is so different from a traditional boot	I understand why the price is so different from a traditional boot 0	I understand why the price is so different from a traditional boot 1	I understand why the price is so different from a traditional boot 2	I understand why the price is so different from a traditional boot 3
I understand why the price is different from the ML.1 boot	I understand why the price is different from the ML.1 boot 0	I understand why the price is different from the ML.1 boot 1	I understand why the price is different from the ML.1 boot 2	I understand why the price is different from the ML.1 boot 3

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* 4. Please rate the following questions regarding the price of the ML.2 boot: (0-3 from left to right with zero being the lowest/most negative rating or indicating that you Do Not Agree with the question... and three being the highest/best rating or you Most Agree with the question... Please read questions carefully... for example if you indicate that you are ok with the price point of the boot... a high number then you would most likely have a low number for the price of the boot keeping you from buying it... low means you disagree)

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Overall impression	Overall impression 0	Overall impression 1	Overall impression 2	Overall impression 3
The appearance would keep me from buying	The appearance would keep me from buying 0	The appearance would keep me from buying 1	The appearance would keep me from buying 2	The appearance would keep me from buying 3
I like the the appearance so much it makes me want it	I like the the appearance so much it makes me want it 0	I like the the appearance so much it makes me want it 1	I like the the appearance so much it makes me want it 2	I like the the appearance so much it makes me want it 3
By looking at the boot I can see the difference in the technology from a traditional boot	By looking at the boot I can see the difference in the technology from a traditional boot 0	By looking at the boot I can see the difference in the technology from a traditional boot 1	By looking at the boot I can see the difference in the technology from a traditional boot 2	By looking at the boot I can see the difference in the technology from a traditional boot 3
By looking at the boot I can see the difference in the technology from the ML.1 boot	By looking at the boot I can see the difference in the technology from the ML.1 boot 0	By looking at the boot I can see the difference in the technology from the ML.1 boot 1	By looking at the boot I can see the difference in the technology from the ML.1 boot 2	By looking at the boot I can see the difference in the technology from the ML.1 boot 3

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* 5. Please answer these questions regarding the technology of the Apex ML.2 All Mountain boot: (0=totally disagree to 3=totally agree from left to right)...again, be careful with your responses... low means disagree, high means agree

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I understand the technology and how it applies to the performance of the boot	I understand the technology and how it applies to the performance of the boot 0	I understand the technology and how it applies to the performance of the boot 1	I understand the technology and how it applies to the performance of the boot 2	I understand the technology and how it applies to the performance of the boot 3
The reason for the 2 separate pieces makes sense to me (boot and exoskeleton)	The reason for the 2 separate pieces makes sense to me (boot and exoskeleton) 0	The reason for the 2 separate pieces makes sense to me (boot and exoskeleton) 1	The reason for the 2 separate pieces makes sense to me (boot and exoskeleton) 2	The reason for the 2 separate pieces makes sense to me (boot and exoskeleton) 3
The reason for the 2 separate Boas makes sense to me (2 cables for tightening boot)	The reason for the 2 separate Boas makes sense to me (2 cables for tightening boot) 0	The reason for the 2 separate Boas makes sense to me (2 cables for tightening boot) 1	The reason for the 2 separate Boas makes sense to me (2 cables for tightening boot) 2	The reason for the 2 separate Boas makes sense to me (2 cables for tightening boot) 3
The technology seems interesting	The technology seems interesting 0	The technology seems interesting 1	The technology seems interesting 2	The technology seems interesting 3
I'm not sure the technology will benefit me personally	I'm not sure the technology will benefit me personally 0	I'm not sure the technology will benefit me personally 1	I'm not sure the technology will benefit me personally 2	I'm not sure the technology will benefit me personally 3
The technology justifies the price	The technology justifies the price 0	The technology justifies the price 1	The technology justifies the price 2	The technology justifies the price 3
The technology is a giant step forward for boots	The technology is a giant step forward for boots 0	The technology is a giant step forward for boots 1	The technology is a giant step forward for boots 2	The technology is a giant step forward for boots 3
The technology seems to be more of a gimmick than a true benefit	The technology seems to be more of a gimmick than a true benefit 0	The technology seems to be more of a gimmick than a true benefit 1	The technology seems to be more of a gimmick than a true benefit 2	The technology seems to be more of a gimmick than a true benefit 3

Feel free to elaborate

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* 6. Please answer these questions regarding the fit of the Apex ML.2 High Performance Boot: (0=totally disagree to 3=totally agree from left to right)

Other (please specify or use to elaborate on any of the above)

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* 7. Answer the following questions regarding the performance of the boot: (0=totally disagree to 3=totally agree from left to right)

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As a tool, the boot felt far different from my current boot (like the difference between shape skis and straight skis)	As a tool, the boot felt far different from my current boot (like the difference between shape skis and straight skis) 0	As a tool, the boot felt far different from my current boot (like the difference between shape skis and straight skis) 1	As a tool, the boot felt far different from my current boot (like the difference between shape skis and straight skis) 2	As a tool, the boot felt far different from my current boot (like the difference between shape skis and straight skis) 3
I found myself skiing differently with the ML.2 than my own boot	I found myself skiing differently with the ML.2 than my own boot 0	I found myself skiing differently with the ML.2 than my own boot 1	I found myself skiing differently with the ML.2 than my own boot 2	I found myself skiing differently with the ML.2 than my own boot 3
I think I would need to learn to use the boot properly to get the most out of it (like learning to use rocker)	I think I would need to learn to use the boot properly to get the most out of it (like learning to use rocker) 0	I think I would need to learn to use the boot properly to get the most out of it (like learning to use rocker) 1	I think I would need to learn to use the boot properly to get the most out of it (like learning to use rocker) 2	I think I would need to learn to use the boot properly to get the most out of it (like learning to use rocker) 3
I felt more aggressive with the ML.2 than my own boot	I felt more aggressive with the ML.2 than my own boot 0	I felt more aggressive with the ML.2 than my own boot 1	I felt more aggressive with the ML.2 than my own boot 2	I felt more aggressive with the ML.2 than my own boot 3
I felt more confident with the ML.2 than my own boot	I felt more confident with the ML.2 than my own boot 0	I felt more confident with the ML.2 than my own boot 1	I felt more confident with the ML.2 than my own boot 2	I felt more confident with the ML.2 than my own boot 3
I felt it was easy to ski in the ML.2 than my own boot	I felt it was easy to ski in the ML.2 than my own boot 0	I felt it was easy to ski in the ML.2 than my own boot 1	I felt it was easy to ski in the ML.2 than my own boot 2	I felt it was easy to ski in the ML.2 than my own boot 3
My skis turned easier with the ML.2 than my own boot	My skis turned easier with the ML.2 than my own boot 0	My skis turned easier with the ML.2 than my own boot 1	My skis turned easier with the ML.2 than my own boot 2	My skis turned easier with the ML.2 than my own boot 3
I was able to carve a turn more easily with the ML.2 than my own boot	I was able to carve a turn more easily with the ML.2 than my own boot 0	I was able to carve a turn more easily with the ML.2 than my own boot 1	I was able to carve a turn more easily with the ML.2 than my own boot 2	I was able to carve a turn more easily with the ML.2 than my own boot 3
The fit improved of the ML.2 improved my performance on the snow	The fit improved of the ML.2 improved my performance on the snow 0	The fit improved of the ML.2 improved my performance on the snow 1	The fit improved of the ML.2 improved my performance on the snow 2	The fit improved of the ML.2 improved my performance on the snow 3
The technology of the ML.2 improved my performance on the snow	The technology of the ML.2 improved my performance on the snow 0	The technology of the ML.2 improved my performance on the snow 1	The technology of the ML.2 improved my performance on the snow 2	The technology of the ML.2 improved my performance on the snow 3

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* 8. Answer the following questions regarding the differences between the ML.2 boot and the ML.1 boot. If you didn't try both give your impression based on the price(ML.2 $995/ML.1 $795) and fit (ML.2 Double Boa closure/ML.1 Single Boa closure): (0=totally disagree to 3=totally agree from left to right)

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There is enough of a difference between the fit of the ML.1 and ML.2 to justify the difference in price	There is enough of a difference between the fit of the ML.1 and ML.2 to justify the difference in price 0	There is enough of a difference between the fit of the ML.1 and ML.2 to justify the difference in price 1	There is enough of a difference between the fit of the ML.1 and ML.2 to justify the difference in price 2	There is enough of a difference between the fit of the ML.1 and ML.2 to justify the difference in price 3
The fit of the ML.2 is significantly different than the ML.1	The fit of the ML.2 is significantly different than the ML.1 0	The fit of the ML.2 is significantly different than the ML.1 1	The fit of the ML.2 is significantly different than the ML.1 2	The fit of the ML.2 is significantly different than the ML.1 3
There is enough of a difference in the technology between the ML.1 and ML.2 to justify the difference in price	There is enough of a difference in the technology between the ML.1 and ML.2 to justify the difference in price 0	There is enough of a difference in the technology between the ML.1 and ML.2 to justify the difference in price 1	There is enough of a difference in the technology between the ML.1 and ML.2 to justify the difference in price 2	There is enough of a difference in the technology between the ML.1 and ML.2 to justify the difference in price 3
The performance of the ML.2 is significantly different than the ML.1	The performance of the ML.2 is significantly different than the ML.1 0	The performance of the ML.2 is significantly different than the ML.1 1	The performance of the ML.2 is significantly different than the ML.1 2	The performance of the ML.2 is significantly different than the ML.1 3
I prefer the ML.2 but can't justify the price difference between the ML.1 and ML.2	I prefer the ML.2 but can't justify the price difference between the ML.1 and ML.2 0	I prefer the ML.2 but can't justify the price difference between the ML.1 and ML.2 1	I prefer the ML.2 but can't justify the price difference between the ML.1 and ML.2 2	I prefer the ML.2 but can't justify the price difference between the ML.1 and ML.2 3
I see a better value in the ML.2 than the ML.1	I see a better value in the ML.2 than the ML.1 0	I see a better value in the ML.2 than the ML.1 1	I see a better value in the ML.2 than the ML.1 2	I see a better value in the ML.2 than the ML.1 3

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Over all impression of the fit	Over all impression of the fit 0	Over all impression of the fit 1	Over all impression of the fit 2	Over all impression of the fit 3
The fit is totally different from any ski boot I've ever tried	The fit is totally different from any ski boot I've ever tried 0	The fit is totally different from any ski boot I've ever tried 1	The fit is totally different from any ski boot I've ever tried 2	The fit is totally different from any ski boot I've ever tried 3
I liked the fit and feel of the boot	I liked the fit and feel of the boot 0	I liked the fit and feel of the boot 1	I liked the fit and feel of the boot 2	I liked the fit and feel of the boot 3
Having the 2 Boa cable system seemed to customize the fit for me	Having the 2 Boa cable system seemed to customize the fit for me 0	Having the 2 Boa cable system seemed to customize the fit for me 1	Having the 2 Boa cable system seemed to customize the fit for me 2	Having the 2 Boa cable system seemed to customize the fit for me 3
I'm not sure the fit will benefit me personally	I'm not sure the fit will benefit me personally 0	I'm not sure the fit will benefit me personally 1	I'm not sure the fit will benefit me personally 2	I'm not sure the fit will benefit me personally 3
I think the fit would really help some people	I think the fit would really help some people 0	I think the fit would really help some people 1	I think the fit would really help some people 2	I think the fit would really help some people 3
The fit justifies the price	The fit justifies the price 0	The fit justifies the price 1	The fit justifies the price 2	The fit justifies the price 3
The fit is a giant step forward for boots	The fit is a giant step forward for boots 0	The fit is a giant step forward for boots 1	The fit is a giant step forward for boots 2	The fit is a giant step forward for boots 3
The fit seems to be more of a gimmick than a true benefit	The fit seems to be more of a gimmick than a true benefit 0	The fit seems to be more of a gimmick than a true benefit 1	The fit seems to be more of a gimmick than a true benefit 2	The fit seems to be more of a gimmick than a true benefit 3
I found the fit very comfortable	I found the fit very comfortable 0	I found the fit very comfortable 1	I found the fit very comfortable 2	I found the fit very comfortable 3
I found the fit to be very good in the toe box	I found the fit to be very good in the toe box 0	I found the fit to be very good in the toe box 1	I found the fit to be very good in the toe box 2	I found the fit to be very good in the toe box 3
I found the fit to be very good in the arch	I found the fit to be very good in the arch 0	I found the fit to be very good in the arch 1	I found the fit to be very good in the arch 2	I found the fit to be very good in the arch 3
I found the fit to be very good at the ankle	I found the fit to be very good at the ankle 0	I found the fit to be very good at the ankle 1	I found the fit to be very good at the ankle 2	I found the fit to be very good at the ankle 3
I found the fit to be very good in the calf	I found the fit to be very good in the calf 0	I found the fit to be very good in the calf 1	I found the fit to be very good in the calf 2	I found the fit to be very good in the calf 3
When fit, I used a heel lift	When fit, I used a heel lift 0	When fit, I used a heel lift 1	When fit, I used a heel lift 2	When fit, I used a heel lift 3

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* 1. Did the boot perform to the manufacture's description?

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* 2. I tried both the ML.2 High Performance boot (with 2 Boa adjustments) and the ML.1 All Mountain boot (Single Boa adjustment)

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* 5. Please answer these questions regarding the technology of the Apex ML.2 All Mountain boot: (0=totally disagree to 3=totally agree from left to right)...again, be careful with your responses... low means disagree, high means agree

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* 6. Please answer these questions regarding the fit of the Apex ML.2 High Performance Boot: (0=totally disagree to 3=totally agree from left to right)

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* 7. Answer the following questions regarding the performance of the boot: (0=totally disagree to 3=totally agree from left to right)

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* 9. Notes and Observations: