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DFA79
Posts: 276 - Karma: 10
I started riding park more this yr, and my Atomic boots feel a bit burly in the air. What would you suggest as a versatile, lightweight, comfortable boot?
Apr 17 2007 4:17PM
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KG_
Posts: 2198 - Karma: 20
dont get the spk's, stay with ur race boots
Apr 17 2007 4:18PM
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chickenwang
Posts: 5639 - Karma: 40
ive had enough of people coming onto ns for boot help
GO TO A SHOP AND TRY ON ALL THE BOOTS IF NONE FEEL RIGHT GO TO ANOTHER SHOP AND FIND A GOOD BOOT FITTER ITS THERE JOB TO HELP YOU FIND A BOOT THAT FITS RIGHT HENSE THE TITLE BOOT FITTER
end of rant.
Apr 17 2007 4:21PM
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DFA79
Posts: 276 - Karma: 10
This is the first time I've done it so don't respond if you got nothin to say, I just want to hear opinions from experienced park riders, most of my friends are boarders.
Apr 17 2007 4:30PM
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chickenwang
Posts: 5639 - Karma: 40
so go to a shop
or all you will here is spk or krypton pros
Apr 17 2007 4:31PM
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B-Wall
Posts: 176 - Karma: 165
SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK SPK ITS LIGHT AND DOESNT FELL "BURLY IN THE AIR"
Apr 17 2007 4:37PM
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DFA79
Posts: 276 - Karma: 10
I work in a shop that sells Rossi, Solomon, and Atomic boots. My Atomic all mtn's are great, I just can't decide btwn scratch and SPK.
Apr 17 2007 4:42PM
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chickenwang
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then why dont you try them both out?
the scratch is alot narrower and a bit stiffer than the spk
Apr 17 2007 4:46PM
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DFA79
Posts: 276 - Karma: 10
I agree, I tried em both, just wondering how they were over time.
Apr 17 2007 4:49PM
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chickenwang
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how long to you consider over time? cuz most people have only had one season on them
Apr 17 2007 4:50PM
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DFA79
Posts: 276 - Karma: 10
I only rode each once, but I liked them. Just wondering if anyone regretted getting either one after a few weeks, or a season. Everyone in the shop rides GUNS or Atomic boots.
Apr 17 2007 4:54PM
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jacobski
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I rode SPK's this yr, no regrets.
Apr 17 2007 4:56PM
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chickenwang
Posts: 5639 - Karma: 40
well i have had the spks since befor thanksgiving and they have been great except the rivits in the booster strap broke looose and i havent found anyone with the tool to remove it so when im done this season i am sending them back to see what they say
Apr 17 2007 4:57PM
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STACKS
Posts: 1938 - Karma: 42
spk's were nice for me this year
Apr 17 2007 5:07PM
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ScratchFS91
Posts: 678 - Karma: 27
ive mostly heard good about spks

not sure about scratches, exept they look sick
Apr 17 2007 5:09PM
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DFA79
Posts: 276 - Karma: 10
It's good to hear some opinions. Has anyone ridden the Dalbello Rampage (THall Pros)?
Apr 17 2007 5:14PM
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parkchilla
Posts: 445 - Karma: 12
spk's or 1080 foils
Apr 17 2007 6:43PM
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KravtZ
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i ride the rampage's and they are sooooo sick...super comfy though i needed a good amount of ajusting to get them to fit good. they are a little cold in teh toes on really cold days but its all good. and they are super all mountain and they dont flex a lot when u want them to be stiff
Apr 17 2007 7:52PM
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DJSTEVEINNIAMIXX
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mmmmmmm for park probobly spks
Apr 17 2007 7:57PM
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k-k-kyle
Posts: 112 - Karma: 10
1080 FOIL BOOTS. they are seriously the mose versitile, all mountain but mostly park boots ever. theyre the most comfy boots ive ever tried on and theyre cheaper than the spks. i like em better. you should check em out.
Apr 17 2007 8:21PM
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mmckechnie
Posts: 1483 - Karma: 29
whatever fits
Apr 17 2007 8:29PM
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DDrem.
Posts: 3552 - Karma: 24
ill save forum space and add a question to the thread for myself
i have some nordica boots i got for cheap from my shop and all this season ive had the most unbearable shin bang to the point i cant stand or walk sometimes. ive tried readjusting the booster strap and buckles but nothing works. what boots are solid for park that have helped anyone stay away from shin bang? spk? krypton? dalbello? scratch?
Apr 17 2007 8:34PM
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Chucktheweasel
Posts: 551 - Karma: 128
Try on a pair of Tecnica Flames, pretty narrow, and they should fit tighter than normal because they pack out a ton. I like 'em 'cause they have a shorter cuff as well, and a nice flex. My foot felt a lil sloppy in the SPK's. Also try the Nordica Superchargers as well. They feel really nice (note they are medium/narrow fitting as well). Just try 'em on meng, like the kids above are saying. But you definitely have more options than SPK's and Krypton's. Make sure you talk to someone who knows how to fit boots too.
Apr 17 2007 8:34PM
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