{"product_id":"2027-head-raptor-wcr-6-sc-ski-boots-605025","title":"2027 Head Raptor WCR 6 SC Ski Boots","description":"\u003cp\u003eA short-cuff race boot designed for smaller-frame racers, junior athletes stepping up to adult-spec gear, or advanced skiers who want race-level fit and feel at a more accessible flex. The short cuff makes this boot work well for shorter lower legs, and the 90\/80 flex range puts it solidly in advancing-intermediate-to-advanced territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy we like it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe short cuff is the headliner here. Most race boots have tall cuffs that don't work well for shorter calves or smaller-frame skiers, but the WCR 6 SC keeps all the race architecture while bringing the cuff height down to something more usable. The result is a real race boot for athletes who would otherwise be stuck in a softer, less precise option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmaller-frame racers, junior athletes moving into adult boots, and advancing intermediate to advanced skiers who want race fit at a manageable flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe WCR 6 SC RV uses the same RV 1500cc last as the stiffer WCR boots, so the foot is held in race-level snugness across the entire size run. Where it differs is the cuff: shortened to fit smaller legs without losing the cuff alignment and rear support tuning that bootfitters rely on. The Racing WCR Pro liner has the adjustable tongue, optional laces, and a racing footbed, and the shell is FIS approved at the sole thickness. The 45mm Velcro strap is a step down from the wider 53mm strap on the stiffer boots, which actually works better with smaller-frame skiers who don't have the leg mass to load up the larger strap. Race balance, 13 degree forward lean, and 4 degree ramp angle keep the geometry consistent with the rest of the WCR line, and racing flex tuning lets bootfitters fine-tune the response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe short cuff helps with fit but does cost you some upper-cuff drive on big GS turns. If you're a taller skier with the leg length for it, the regular WCR boots will give you more cuff leverage. Also, this still has a true race fit and a Low-Volume RV last; high-volume feet are not the audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; sizing considerations:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue to size, with a tight race fit. Don't size up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Head","offers":[{"title":"23.5","offer_id":51735345824040,"sku":"605025|23.5","price":589.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24.5","offer_id":51735345856808,"sku":"605025|24.5","price":589.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25.5","offer_id":51735345889576,"sku":"605025|25.5","price":589.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/5135\/6456\/files\/2027-head-raptor-wcr-6-sc-ski-boots-605025-1-2027-pre-orders-placeholder.jpg?v=1779194787","url":"https:\/\/checkout.skiessentials.com\/products\/2027-head-raptor-wcr-6-sc-ski-boots-605025","provider":"Ski Essentials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}