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My Boot Debate

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WIfreeskier
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OK, I really need some new boots because my shitty Salomon Performa 5.0s are too damn small. The most I will pay for a new pair is $300, and I need a boot that is comfortable (i get the most terrible shin bang). These are the boots I have come up with (prices in USD):

- Lange Concept Jib Boot $190 www.getboards.com

- 2002 Rossignol Free X $135 www.d-structure.com

- Rossignol Soft 1 $300 www.getboards.com

If you have any of these boots or have tried them, your opinion would be great. I am tempted to get the Free X, since they're so cheap, but I need to know what some people thought about them.
Oh yeah, I know I should see a bootfitter, but there isn't one within 3.5 hours from me, so I just want some opinions here and want to see what you guys think I should get. Thanks a lot!
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22 years ago
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Matty.
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free x cuz its in canadian dollars which is like 75$ american

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22 years ago
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WIfreeskier
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No, i said that these were in US dollars.
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22 years ago
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fakie
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HOw much do you weigh? How are you going to ski, all mtn, jib, 50/50? How wide is your foot? How big is your caf? How small is you heal? Do you have a high instep?

I have used all and the soft is too soft for my weight and not wide enough for my caf. I have the Concept JIb Boots..light! and comfortabel for my foot. Go try them at a shop and then decide..if they do not have the Concept try a L10 or any other 'High Fit' volume Lange to get the general idea

Good luck!

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22 years ago
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Shane_McWannabe
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Out of those 3 go with the Soft 1.
22 years ago
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WIfreeskier
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I am 145 lbs, have a size 12 foot, have a pretty damn skinny calf (i'm a tall skinny guy), my foot isn't too wide, and I ski 70% park, 30% other.
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22 years ago
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fakie
Posts: 377 - Karma: 11
The soft would be the way to go, but the X is also a good pick, might be a hare stiff, but def more performaced driven..

I would rule out the Concept, this year it is VERY wide, like Salomon compacted out wide! I love it though!

take this for what its worth....

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22 years ago
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CalgaryJibber
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ya softs fo shoe,I got them ,theyl fit like, any foot, and they are good for all mountain too, but try them on at a shop, then buy them online

'moseley kicks ass, you guys are just jealous of his money and all the hot chicks he gets and his hair...beautiful hair, so soft, oohhhh'-alpentalik

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22 years ago
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woodencrate83
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line transfer boot online line's website for 125...
22 years ago
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cko
Posts: 1869 - Karma: 32
I have the Free X and I love it. It will be a shame when those boots have to be retired. I'm pretty skinny too and they fit my calf fine. I really doubt they would be too stiff unless you got the XX. You might also want to check out technica's in the same price range because I found that they fit fairly similar. My advice would be to set a price and then try every boot in that price range to see what fits best.



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22 years ago
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Papa
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don't get any of those, salomon 1080 all the way, more comfortable than any boot, well except the rossi soft, but the 1080 holds up in everything, i've taken it out of bounds and double black mogul runs, rossi soft not so much. It's not to expensive either, tons of ankle support
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22 years ago
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WIfreeskier
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i've tried my friend's 1080 boots and didn't like them too much.
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22 years ago
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cko
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1080 boots seem to be wider fitting than the rossi's or technicas. so if you're skinny like me, the rossi's are the way to go.


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22 years ago
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OReJow
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yes, 1080's are very wide. awesome boot if it fits though.

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22 years ago
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l_KeViN_l
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yea I'm getting this years 1080's next year..


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22 years ago
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schlonginator
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lange jib boot
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22 years ago
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hotdog.garbage
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the rossi softs are garbage, dont waste your time
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22 years ago
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Gdawg3
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By far the best park boot that nobody talks about is the Nordica Wave. These easily have the thickest liners, and are way thicker than the 1080. It's good for all-mountain and park too. I'm a tall and skinny guy, and it has worked great for me for 2 seasons, even packed it's still really good, I never get shinbang.


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