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Boots... whats money, and whats trash?

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Bendehoe
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I will be purchasing new ski boots this weekend and was curious to gain wisdom from those who have tried and loved, or tried and hated. All mountain plus park
Jan 24 2006 11:16AM
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HiTz
Posts: 1467 - Karma: 11
u gotta try them on for urself but i have salomon x wave 8s and they r amazing...
Jan 24 2006 11:27AM
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freeskibum82
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the best way to get a great boot is to head to your local ski shop.. we're talkin one with an old guy thats been there a while and knows his shit. then tell him what you are lookin for.. dont even mention price.. then try on pretty much every company they carry in that category. DONT BUY YET... head to another shop and do the same thing..

Follow this up by researching the boots online.. look for reviews ( NOT ON NS..too bias) and company websites.

Always remember boots pack out 1/2 a size with good use.. so stay true to size or 1/2size smaller depending on the company.

If you are lookin for all mtn and park.. look towards the:
Salomon X-wave line
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Nordica Beast line

Boots are the most important thing you can buy.. they either make or break a season.. so be ready to spend some dough..
Jan 24 2006 11:34AM
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Bendehoe
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I am prepaired to drop loot, I have been needing new boots for 2 seasons. I do appreciate the advice, and I will hit up my bearded shop owner soon.
Jan 24 2006 11:37AM
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Triple_Strum
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good stuff freeskibum. Yes, each company's boot fits different. Try on many boots
Jan 24 2006 11:42AM
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inaba116
Posts: 414 - Karma: 24
I got the Salomon Pro Model Gun two weeks ago and they are amazing. They feel great in the park, all-mountain, and BC. I went from a shitty boot to a really sick one. It pisses me off that I have been riding on that old boot for so long. The Gun is good if you have a narrower foot. The flex rating is 95 which is 10 higher than the 1080 foil.
http://www.salomonski.com/us/products/products.asp?id=784339
Jan 24 2006 12:06PM
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Bendehoe
Posts: 8 - Karma: 11
Looking hard at the Nordica speedmachine 12's over the X-waves, just a personal preference I guess
Jan 24 2006 5:08PM
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Anathema
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i've got a pair of xwave 8s and they're sooooo sick. love em.
Jan 24 2006 5:22PM
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JazzyJ
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i like my exp3s. most people wouldnt consider them for newschool stuff but for the amount i do it they work well. and def try on many pairs
Jan 24 2006 5:44PM
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linepipeman
Posts: 155 - Karma: 11
buy my salmon crossmax boots for $250 brand new
Jan 24 2006 5:44PM
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mcheffernenton
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rossi soft boots... i heard are ahmazing
Jan 24 2006 6:01PM
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dynastarskier71
Posts: 611 - Karma: 16
dont buy the nordica easy move's they suck...the buckles broke off of mine after 2 weeks of riding
Jan 24 2006 6:03PM
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troublemaker3
Posts: 1954 - Karma: 225
how bout the technica diablos
Jan 24 2006 8:47PM
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troublemaker3
Posts: 1954 - Karma: 225
how bout the technica diablos
Jan 24 2006 8:47PM
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Elife
Posts: 2829 - Karma: 44
hellz yah...i have the magnesiums and they are sweet....the dual felx point is a really good idea
Jan 24 2006 8:55PM
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casimiro
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I have a very skinny foot and I love my dalbello kryptons, very soft flex. I love them, but yeah listen to those guys ^ try lots of boots on and price them out.
Jan 25 2006 1:25PM
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Alpine3
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i love my beasts
Jan 25 2006 1:27PM
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rockymountainmilitia
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I have a medium wide foot. I used to ride the salomon 1080 promodel, and also have tried the Xwave9free's. The is not better boot on the market then the Dalbello Krypton Pro. By far the best heal hold/fit ive ever had. Plus the customizations you can do yourself with softer tongues and stiffining bars make this boot so versatile. They also come is a freeride or park insole one is hard and one is really soft. If this boot fits your foot or maybe is a a little narrow get it. Im getting mine fitted at my shop so it fits even better. HANDS DOWN THE BEST BOOT EVER.
Jan 25 2006 2:35PM
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