realskiers

Thx JB and LP for the input...& Max, great link..thx for that...very enlightening in terms boot stiffness and flex..HH's (155lbs) comments very relevent to me, at a buck forty. Both helped to dispell the impression that I need to "flex" the boot forward as opposed to "pressure" the front to engage tips..(hope my skinny shins hold up) While they are talking hi performance skiing, I would assume part of the reason for softer boot movement, at least in the recreational skier segment is geared towards comfort. Glad I went with something in the medium range. 
 
Obviously, I have a long way to go getting up to speed on technique as well as modern terminology. I do have a novice question about boot term oft used. "cuff" generally refers to the top portion of boot (top buckle/power strap) area yes? There was some reference to allowing this to be "bit" looser as opposed straight jacket tight.