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Ryanvdonk
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i have worn through the toe pieces and heel pieces in my current boots past the point where i can replace them, the result is that they no longer are solidly held in my bindings (prereleasing). i have a wider foor, like a lighter boot. i was thinking Mojos, 1080 Foils, or something else. lange makes narrow boots which usually don't fit me. they will be for park, all around, booters, and steeps, but i am looking more for comfort and lightness. i am looking for imformation on these boots, and possibly other suggestions you might have. thank you.
Jun 16 2006 10:56PM
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Jul.Roc.Ski.
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go with what fits your foot the best and definetly get some cork superfeet. (as long as you have some sort of arch)any good ski shop can fit you correctly and get you in the boot that will perform the way you want it to. make sure to get your foot measured also. ive sold boots for 7 years now and hardly any one knows their true foot size.good luck.
Jun 16 2006 11:28PM
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Anathema
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salomons tend to fit wider, so depending what you like to ski get the 1080 or spk boot if you like park, or x8 or 9 if you're more hinted towards freeride.. , and throw some of the green super feet (maximum shock absorbtion) in em.
Jun 16 2006 11:40PM
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Powforbreakfast.
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the mojo's have an adjustment feature in them, so they flex like park boots or like pro gun model boots. they're pretty good, and so are x-wave 8's for freeriding^^^. foils own as well.
i've heard good things on the kryptons?
someone else can reinforce that.
Jun 16 2006 11:56PM
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Ryanvdonk
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gracias, i am currently stuck in the casa, had the wisdoms yanked today, so i can't goto a shop for a couple days, but i want some ideas so i can research pricing, seeing as i have all day. keep the info and suggestions coming.
Jun 17 2006 12:13AM
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cbrady
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1080 foils are dope...theyre mad comfortable and they got shock absorbing soles...so its straight for gettin air and ridin rails
Jun 17 2006 12:43AM
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Astomp
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ive got a pair of brand new rossi elite bandit 1's in a 27.5 which i believe is a 9.5 or 10.
Jun 17 2006 11:48AM
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Ryanvdonk
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too small, im like 28.5 if its a wide boot, 29 or 29.5 for most
Jun 17 2006 2:07PM
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dat_ski_dude
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atomic makes a wide fit boot. i have a wide foot and the B9 fit me best.
Jun 17 2006 3:44PM
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Tclif
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i have wide feet also and the foils were a match in heaven, so look into the foils, plus search the net and you can find some really good deals on the foils right now, but like others said you might want to try them on first but in my case i already had salo boots (26.5) and knew how they fit so i went with a 27 in foils and they were perfect. try to find the stores that have closeouts in your size because you can really save a shit load of money.
Jun 17 2006 3:59PM
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Love_Wins.
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If you have semi-wide or wide feet don't get the Krypton at all, I have narrow feet and after the lining packed out I can't stand them because my ankle hits the inside of the boot shell, they do flex amazingly though.
Jun 17 2006 6:19PM
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MLB
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I have 9XWave by salomon.......they are wide and comfy for my feet. I just bought some insoles for the park and they rock man......anywhere.....the 10Xwaves.....i find they are a little to stiff for what i am looking for.....but give the XWave a try man....stiff enough for everything.....and wide for comfort.
Jun 18 2006 12:23AM
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J.D.
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Go to a reputable shop. Don't ask online. It depends so entirely on your foot.
Jun 18 2006 12:28AM
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SirFryanator
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agreed
Jun 18 2006 12:46AM
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Ryanvdonk
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alright, went to a shop yesterday (for fitting, they had terrible prices) and it's is between the 1080 foils and the MOjos. any thoughts on which one?
Jun 20 2006 4:32PM
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Ryanvdonk
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i was just saying the shop i went to had horrible prices, like 500 for mojos and 450 for 1080s, so i obviously wasn't going there, i have time today, so ill look at other shops in the area.
Jun 20 2006 5:21PM
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boxskier
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if you are looking for a med fit park boot that's light, go with the SPK
http://www.proctorjones.com/pjonline/product.asp?s%5Fid=0&dept%5Fid=0&pf%5Fid=97
Jun 20 2006 6:16PM
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Ryanvdonk
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i was thinking about these, but in comparing it to the 1080 foil, which is cheaper, it would perform worse all mountain. that's why i'm looking around now for the best deal on either the 1080 foil or MOJOs in 28 or 28.5 (same shell size, with custom insole wouldn't matter anyway)
Jun 21 2006 1:56AM
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a-g-b
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aren't half sizes to deal with width of the foot....could be wrong. I would personally recommend some rossi softs... no shin bang....but may be a little to soft for all around preference
Jun 21 2006 2:04AM
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Ryanvdonk
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half sizes have the same shell size (plastic part), the padding is different as is the insole.
Jun 21 2006 3:54AM
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skifreak_101
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yeah it is just how think the actual sole is
Jun 21 2006 10:38AM
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uni-corn
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http://store.christysports.com/catalog/clearance/ski/ski_boot_clearance/dalbello_krypton_rampage_boots

too bad you have a wider foot
Jun 21 2006 4:17PM
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Ryanvdonk
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went with 1080 foils in 28.5, i was lucky, my local shop had a return this week, so they had my size, and it was $80 cheaper than anywhere else i'd seen, including online.
Jun 21 2006 9:26PM
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