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Nordica Speedmachine

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Hobo_De_Esquiar
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I am thinking about getting a pair of Speedmachine 8s. I was just wondering if anyone has ridden any of the speedmachines. I know that they are good for going fast, but I was wondering how they are in the park. any help is much appreciated.
Nov 11 2006 1:36AM
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hollygrove
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Never ridden them, but from what i've heard, they are a pretty stiff boot and would definatly be more at home going fast or freeriding. And as far as park, i have no idea, but i think the superchargers would be more suited for that. I really have no idea if what i said help. haha.
Nov 11 2006 1:58AM
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dbag37
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I have the speedmachine 8's. They are a little on the stiff side (i think the index is 100 but that varies between brands). I just got em and its still early season so ive only hit a couple rails with em but they seemed to handle well.
Nov 11 2006 2:03AM
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MLB
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Speedmachines are not twins......so im gonna say that doing anything switch with them would suck.
Nov 11 2006 2:26AM
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Albino
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the boots dude, no one is looking for a pair of carve skis here.
Nov 11 2006 2:38AM
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Scottness
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they're really good boots bro. 100 flex isn't that stiff if you weigh above 140lbs. you'll dig 'em. nice looking boot to boot. haha, i like that.
Nov 11 2006 2:41AM
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Hobo_De_Esquiar
Posts: 154 - Karma: 64
thanks for the feedback. The boots felt stiff & I was just unsure if that would be bad for shin bang from jumps. Have any of you who have them had that problem?
Nov 11 2006 4:57AM
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weezyfeezy
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They're a decent boot, and unless you're a little girl, 100 flex really isn't that hard to push around. Not sure on the 8, but i know the 12 has a power booster strap that helps with edge drive and limits shin bang on hard landings. obviously, it's less of a park boot, and more of an all mountain boot for a real skiier. Get em if that's what you want.
Nov 11 2006 6:47AM
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ArmadaSkisUK
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if you were going to get some, get the 10's
you can still have the 100 flex but you get a booster strap which makes it easier to flex the boot
Dec 11 2006 7:05PM
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JaphyRyder
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I have last year's speedmachine 8's. I had salomon xwave6s and got horrible shin bang. I've now ridden the speedmachines with a booster strap (although Im sure the built in booster would be fine too) and my shins still hurt, but def not as bad.

Also, they seem really flexy for 100, not bbad at al in the park, but still awesome for al mtn. Overall, a great boot. You could do better for a pure park boot, but they helped me with my shins alot, and my shins SUCK
Dec 11 2006 7:30PM
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