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Do jib boots exist?

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imoverit
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i've been riding with the technica icon x boots for the past several years. now that im trying to get better in the park, i cant help feeling that these boots are holding me back a bit. they are really precise , but heavy as a mother, and after a few hard landings im done for the day if i ever want to walk again. is there such thing as a jib boot or park specific boot out there? i know the 1080 has been out forever, but it doesn't look all that different from the rest of their line.

if not, what's the lightest weight, comfortable boot out there for advanced skiiers? one that you can hike or walk around in too would be nice. thanks

Jul 30 2005 2:58PM
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Lineskier-101
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Lange FR's, 80's if your park, 120's if you want some allmounain performance. Also tecnica is coming out with a park boot next year, I think it's called the Burn.

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Jul 30 2005 2:59PM
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ztragnoB
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lange fr 120s are pretty park specific, and from what ive heard go with the x-waves over the 1080

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Lineskier-101
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Also Sally Promodels for the park and allmountain.

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Jul 30 2005 3:04PM
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imoverit
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which is the lightest out there?

Jul 30 2005 3:09PM
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imoverit
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anybody?

Jul 30 2005 3:18PM
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Homebrewer19
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I just bought my brother a pair of Tecnica Diablo Fire, and they kick ass. I haven’t had them on snow, but I put them on today. They are super light, and have a wicked flex. It’s almost like there’s no boot there, but they strap good and tight to your foot, so they seem like you will have good control out of them. They beat the shit out of my Dolomite Rage X10s. I will have to steel them for a few days and see how they handle the park this winter, but I think they’re gauna tear up the park.

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Jul 30 2005 3:21PM
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USA
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i love my 1080s boot, but the truth is, all boots r heavy, stop being a pussy

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Jul 30 2005 3:27PM
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imoverit
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i cant seem to find anything about that boot.... but i cant imagine technica making a lightweight boot, or one that 's comfortable....they make top of the line boots for racing, but im looking for something different

Jul 30 2005 3:29PM
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imoverit
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and even more importantly, perhaps, a boot that isnt going to cost me 500 bucks or more like the technica's.....

Jul 30 2005 3:34PM
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imoverit
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is anyone still here?

Jul 30 2005 6:34PM
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pierceme
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i wanted something real cheap so i went to like MC sports and got the salomon crossmax boot basically just cuz it was real cheap. But i think its great. Im surprised ive never heard anything else about em on here. They're a little big but comfortable and super flexible. My friends have 1080's and my boots outflex them by alot. But i can tighten em up if i want.





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Jul 30 2005 6:58PM
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imoverit
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anything else? how are the lange's as compared to salomon? ive only ever skied the technica's. what about the rossignol soft boots, any good?


Jul 30 2005 7:56PM
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skiforass
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tecnica makes the best everything boots the diablo fires arnt very stiff 90 flex they say but it seems much less they are comforable as hell i might never get anouther boot

Jul 30 2005 8:03PM
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imoverit
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they look sweet, the only thing is that they are expensive as hell, i wish they could make something for poor people

Jul 30 2005 8:07PM
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skiforass
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yeah but they are worth every penny get a job or give a job what ever just make them moneys

Jul 30 2005 8:09PM
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vtrider
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Rossi Scratch boot.....

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Jul 30 2005 8:14PM
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imoverit
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everyone keeps saying diablo fire, but ive only seen diablo burn that sounds like the same thing, is it the same boot?

Jul 30 2005 8:14PM
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imoverit
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which rossi boot? there are a bunch of softs, which one is the best?

Jul 30 2005 8:15PM
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eastAR5
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no salomon 1080 is the only one

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Jul 30 2005 9:16PM
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Burrito
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I love my Lange CRL 80 FRs. They are crazy light, and absorb shock really well. If you're not too heavy, I highly recommend them.


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Jul 30 2005 9:40PM
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skicali916
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I have a pair of langes from like 2000 that are called "Lange Jibs" I never really used them tho, i grew out of them pretty quick. theyre size 27.5 if anyone wants to buy them.

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Jul 30 2005 11:52PM
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skiforass
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you are worried if you boots are heavy you suck ass

Jul 31 2005 12:27AM
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imoverit
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it's less about heavy and more about comfort, you cant land hard many times in raceboots before your feet start calling you names. but if i told you to go for a 5 mile run with the choice of 15 pound ankle weights or 5 pound ankle weights, i'm pretty sure we all know what you'd choose.......bitch

Jul 31 2005 2:24AM
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LC.
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I've read a lot of good things about Dalbello's 3-piece boots recently (Krypton or ZX Supersport) - check them out if you can. I've heard of guys using Salomon's soft boot (Verse line) in the park and liking it a lot but they'll suck out of the park.

Jul 31 2005 6:06AM
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imoverit
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ok, i actually found a pair of this year's 1080's that are only 200 bucks new, i don't think im going to beat that

Jul 31 2005 9:47AM
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Lineskier-101
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^Me neither, you'll probably like them.

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Jul 31 2005 10:00AM
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skia4life89
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rossi soft lights are good boots, i really like a flexy boot for hard landings and stuff.....nordica has a good flexy boot but i forget the name of it..

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Jul 31 2005 10:42AM
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WIfreeskier
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i picked up some Lange Concept Jib boots for $130 2 years ago, it was such a good deal

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Jul 31 2005 12:39PM
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srwinnsuco
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the more flex doesnt neccesarily mean the better boot, especially the salomon crossmax's cheap as hell and for a reason. THEY ARE RENTAL BOOTS

Jul 31 2005 12:41PM
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imoverit
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ok then , where is the cheapest place to buy boots this summer?

Jul 31 2005 3:05PM
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imoverit
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?

Jul 31 2005 3:15PM
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Literature
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Only on mars do jib boots exist.

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Jul 31 2005 8:06PM
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Justo8484
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does no one understand the fact that you can't just say, ok these boots are good in the park, its the right boot for me? you NEED to go into a shop and try the boots on. you need to try different models on and figure out which one fits you the best. some people swear by their 1080 boots, but i've tried them on and they fit me like i'm sticking my foot into a tupperware container i.e. they don't feel comfy at all to me. i ride lange comp 120 fr's and they fit about as well as any boot will unless i go with a race stock boot because my feet are really skinny, but i didnt know that until i got my feet measured at a shop by someone who knows what they are doing and pointed out some boots i should check out. hopefully that helps you out.

Jul 31 2005 9:24PM
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t_walker
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my 1080s are amazing, no more shin bang and tons of all mountain control

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Jul 31 2005 11:22PM
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EaStCoAsTpRo
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Go to a ski shop and try on a bunch of boots and whichever is most comfortable for you wil probaly be best. I have technica x7's rival i know there not the best and arent made for anything imperticular but there compfortable and i perform well with them, i think its mostly personal opinion.

Aug 1 2005 8:27AM
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skogenjake
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rossi soft boots or...what i have- salomon verse softboots. 2 straps and this pull thing. black and yellow. sooo comfortable. better than anything ive ever tried on. i think they are 2 years old? you can ski them obviously everywhere. if someone complains about having to "work harder" out of park, they are a vagina. it isnt difficult. they are soft like no other. check ebay or a ski swap...




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Aug 1 2005 8:36AM
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skiforass
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your a fucking joke take your soft boot off a 80 footer and tell your not scared of breaking you ankle

Aug 1 2005 10:45AM
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freeskier1316
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boots are boots no such thing as a jib boot what ever is comforatable will be your jib boots


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Aug 1 2005 6:54PM
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SmoKinSkier
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Your never goin to get n e where in skiing by blaming your lack of skill and overall shittyness on your boots!!

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matthasaurusrex
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your crazy, i like you...but your crazy


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Aug 1 2005 7:30PM
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LC.
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Yeah, of course. But all boots can be modified pretty cheaply these days. The guy clearly wants to know what boots would be better for park regardless of fit and price.

Aug 3 2005 7:45AM
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Luc.
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i beleive the 1080 would be the best bang for your buck...thats what i want to get

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Aug 3 2005 8:40PM
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HVA
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u ride a saloman boot so i assume that u wouldnt be comfortable is a lange so i would go to the head mojo boots that r comin out next year. They gotta be sick!

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Aug 3 2005 9:59PM
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big_dan
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I am on my second season in my Tecnica Diablo Fire (with HotForm Liners).

i love them. they aren't too heavy, and are great as an all mountain boot.

They have an awesome power strap that really clamps the upper boot to your shin, so you can eliminate shin bang. They are wider in the toe box than previous models but still tight fitting around the ankle.

If you have ridden with Tecnica's before you'll love these!

Aug 4 2005 3:18AM
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skogenjake
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i live in the midwest. 50-60 ft booters in CO are about the extreme for me.




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Aug 4 2005 2:09PM
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skier4life159
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ur gear doesnt matter as much as the skier. when u fall with anyboot its still gunna hurt

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