Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post.
Register to become a member today!
Questions About Boots....
Posts: 5536
-
Karma: -1
Ok, so this year I'll prolly be working as an instructor at my local hill, and that means being in ski boots a hell of a lot, so I want some new ones, they've gotta be super comfy and be made for freeriding, the ones I'm really looking at right now are the new Mojo, the 1080, and the Diablo Flame Hotform.....anyone knwo anything about these boots, or can suggest another boot I should look into, remember I'll be on these things alot, and they've gotta be comfotable enough for that, but with a good freeride flex too, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Posts: 7863
-
Karma: 22
Tecnica burns are more freeride oriented.
Posts: 5536
-
Karma: -1
Yeah, I've heard that, but they have the same flex index, and the reason I was thinking the flame is cause of the hotform, I figured being in them everyday, I'd want a super comfortable ride, and I've heard nothing but good things about Tecnica's hotform system.
Posts: 458
-
Karma: 10
u need 2 hit ur local ski shop and let them fit u. 4 all u know, the 1080's wont even fit u, whereas the technica might fit like a glove. once u know what boot fits ur foot, then ask for advice. im not bein a dick, thats just the way 2 have the most success w/ boots, probably the most imp. piece of equip.
i cant stop raving about the nordica speedmachines. if they fit ur foot type, BUY THEM!
Posts: 5536
-
Karma: -1
well I planned on getting fitted, but those were the boots I was planing on trying on, so I was just aking if anyone who has them could tell me what they think the pros and cons are, and if anyone wanted to suggest another boot as well.
Posts: 2594
-
Karma: 20
try every god damn boot that they have. i fit boots for a local ski shop, and if you don't try everything on, you're probably gonna miss the best choice.
Posts: 458
-
Karma: 10
^this guys def right. but u should probably get fitted and try shit b4 u start a thread like this. if u dont have a solid opinion on what boot is good 4 u, ur probably going to get swayed by people like me ravin about nordicas, when in reality what other people think is complete bullshit 4u.
i know the feelin tho, u cant wait to try the boots b/c thats all u think about...
Posts: 2155
-
Karma: 19
Throw in some custom foot beds in your new boots too!
Posts: 6562
-
Karma: 107
^word.
like dr. schols or some shit. haha but if you find the boot is sort of narrow but you like the fit around the rest of your feet,the boot will strech, but the dr.schols will widen the part thats narrow by pushing the lining further out right off the bat.
Posts: 4634
-
Karma: 227
I go skiing around, 60-70 times a year, should i get custom footbeds? Are they worth it? How muc hdo they cost?
Posts: 54
-
Karma: 10
^ replacing your stock footbeds with a trim-to fit footbed or custom-made footbeds is the way to go for ANYONE that wants the best fit, performance, and comfort from your boots.
Pull the footbed from your current boot and check it out, even top-of-the line boots offer footbeds that are one step away from garbage.
Like everyone else has mentioned go to your shop and ask questions.....make sure they measure both of your feet, check the width of your feet, and also speak to you about your feet (namely any issues, do they get cold, how your current boots fit, where they hurt if at all, etc).
Many shops have part-time kids and full-time people.....ask who is the best bootfitter and set an appt. up. That way you are guaranteed qaulity time with someone who knows what they're talking about.
Posts: 1864
-
Karma: 930
Posts: 4987
-
Karma: 345
x-waves are much better boots than the 1080s.
Posts: 162
-
Karma: 10
i used to work for breck's ski school (an experience i will NEVER repeat) and i used my super nice custom fit tecnica diablo fires (really custom fit, i worked for a shop) and let me tell you, it sucked. my feet hurt all the fucking time. my suggestion is to get some cheap entry-mid level boots that have plenty of flex and comfort options, light weight is also a huge plus. the kind of skiing you do on your own is totaly different than the kind of skiing you do for ski school, and wearing out your nice gear at work sucks, it really takes a beating. as far as choosing a boot for your own use goes, dont look for a boot that is designed to fit a specific purpose necessarily. find the best fit boot for your foot shape/type/whatever and work with a boot fitter to make it work perfectly. ive used womens boots and freeride boots, and what has worked the best for me so far has been a pretty stiff man's boot, and i ski park almost exclusively (im not fat either, and ive never been a racer). go to a reputable shop in a ski town if you get the chance (surefoot sucks by the way, if youre in breck go to the racers edge or talk to nate at christy sports). i hope that helps
Posts: 5536
-
Karma: -1
Why?
What was your experience working as an instructor? I wanna hear good and bad.
Posts: 162
-
Karma: 10
working at ski school you turn your passion into your job. it sucks, vail resorts sucks they are mean and take advantage of you, you get paid poop and it cuts waaaaaay into your ski time. work for a place where you can have a split schedule, work 7-10 ski from 10-3 and work from 3-8
Posts: 5536
-
Karma: -1
So then...anyone spent alot of days in a row in some soft boots(rossi, etc.) I'm now thinking I may want a fairly cheap and super comfortable boot like that for using all the time, and a nicer one for freeriding.
All times are Eastern (-5)
