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Park Boots Advice

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alice8217
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im looking to invest in a new pair of boots;

at the mo i ski in the alps about 3-4 times a year,
but i hope to spend all of next season in the snow, with these boots.

i ski maybe:
60% Park (Intermediate)
20% All Mountain (Advanced)
20% Powder (Advanced)

I guess I fancy a boot that suits the park a lot, a lot of flex, hoping to up my park skills this season and spend more time there.

Any recommendations?
i have been looking online and fancy:
Rossignol Scratch Boots, both last years black soft boots and this years white hard model. Anyone tried either of these out? Is there a lot of difference between the two models?

Solomon SPK - These look pimpin but a little pricey. Ditto with the Gun. Any good?
1080 Foils 06 or 07- old reliable? any difference between the years model?

Unfortunatley as I wont be hitting the snow til january and buying boots in alpine resorts makes no financial sense, ill be buying online... which means no boot fitters advice (i also live in a country with no ski shops...) and only one go with fitting and sizing.

any advice is much appreciated, i dont mind spending a bit of money either, the most important thing is that i choose a fantastic boot that will keep my toes comfortable for a few seasons.

Cheers :)
Oct 5 2006 3:38PM
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BennyB
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i would suggest: rossi scratches, salomon SPKs, or dalbello krypton pros.
Oct 5 2006 3:41PM
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bpalmer
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It's really not as simple as "what's the best boot". You need to think about the width and shape of your foot. A boot that doesn't fit the shape of your foot won't feel good, no matter what the special appointments/technologies it possesses. I mean, you can get custom footbeds too which ups the price a bit but also ups the comfort a lot.


I'd say if you are just getting into park, don't get the SPK's. That's sort of a waste of money, seeing as how its a park specific boot for the advanced park skier. They do look dope though.

I would look at last years 1080s or Rossignol Scratch boots. My friend got a pair of Scratch boots on eBay brand new and he swears by them, saying they are warm, comfortable, and soft enough to prevent the shinbang common from lots of park riding. So maybe look into that.
Oct 5 2006 3:45PM
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Ryanvdonk
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no spks, junk out of the park too straight up and soft. foils would be a better option. or guns if she likes them stif.
Oct 5 2006 4:15PM
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Freeskier22
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bro, when you are buying boots, you dont shop for models, you shop for fit.  boots gotta fit you like a glove, or better.
Oct 6 2006 10:14PM
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Ryanvdonk
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true, go for fit before anything, but she's a girl not a bro, notice the pink lettering.

No difference between 06 and 07 foil boots, just different colors.
Oct 6 2006 10:19PM
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cobra_commander
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well it will be worth driving the distance to get some boot fitting even if you then go order what fits you online.
Oct 7 2006 12:34AM
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nickmcnutt
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spk is a foot orgasm, but just for park. i have foils, there amazing. go foil.
Oct 7 2006 1:21AM
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Kungris
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pick a bunch of all-mountain/park boots and see which one fits the best.
Oct 7 2006 1:48AM
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alice8217
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the problem is that im irish, and there are only two shops in the country that stock ski gear, and only about three different boots... not really blown away by their range...
cheers for the advice anyway, i might wait til i hit the alps and get a proper fit :s
Oct 7 2006 6:33AM
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