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SkiEastCoast
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http://www.proctorjones.com/pjonline/dept.asp?s%5Fid=0&dept%5Fid=10720

how dope do they look
Jun 16 2007 12:41PM
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fouldsys
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i love how salomon and full tilt both claim theyre boot is 20% lighter than any other boot out there
Jun 16 2007 12:46PM
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freeski1620
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whats the difference between the pro model and the kaos?
Jun 16 2007 1:06PM
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SkiEastCoast
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not sure i was thinking the same thing they have a few differnt models of the same boot anyone got any insight on this??
Jun 16 2007 1:39PM
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nhjibber
Posts: 761 - Karma: 38
the pro model SPK, much like the pro model 1080, is just a beefed up version or the regular SPK, a little stiffer, and probably some other slight differences (liners etc..)
Jun 16 2007 2:51PM
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Love_Wins.
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Yep, and the kreation is exactly the opposite, little cheaper liner, maybe a slightly softer flex.

I really wish I could try on a pair, but I've not been able to find a shop near me that carries them.
Jun 16 2007 2:58PM
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freeski1620
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so im not missing much if i get this years spk?
Jun 16 2007 3:16PM
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J.Durst
Posts: 51 - Karma: 10
I found a place in Wisconsin so if u live near there message me and ill give u directions... but ya the new pro spk is sick as hell...i tried on a few boots and that one fit the best....its a wider boot so it fit me really well... so i would suggest that if u run a wide foot...but i tried on the rossi' boots and they were pretty comfy but just to narrow... but all around i would go to a good boot fitter and just try on a few boots... it took me like a hour to find the boot i wanted so...takes time but well worth to get a good fit......get what feels good.....the place i went didnt let me see the boot i had on and then told me to flex and feel the boot and then tell me which foot was better and ended up like the SPK the best... good quality boots!
Aug 23 2007 2:24PM
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Valind
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SPK Pro Model looks SO SICK! I had last years SPK's and loved them. I will be getting the Pro Model this year. Awesome boot!!!!
Aug 23 2007 2:29PM
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fourhundred
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damnn, look at the foils going for 199$ is that a good deal?
Aug 23 2007 2:39PM
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Joan
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i htink they look kinda wierd, they almost look like a snowboard boot in real life and they have leather on the outside of them, seems like they would be heavier with the extra junk
Aug 23 2007 2:50PM
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kpudgar
Posts: 239 - Karma: 40
The Pro Model has other than the fact it's got a leather textile cover over it, the main difference is:

- the Pro also has a shock absorber in the toe (not just in the heel)

And take notice that both, the Kaos and the SPK Pro both have a flex of 95!
Aug 23 2007 3:24PM
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BenJAMIN4aWhil3
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I cant decide if I like the leather or not... seems like it might get ruined kinda easy. like if your edge hits or something on a grab or something. Idk.
Aug 23 2007 3:58PM
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kpudgar
Posts: 239 - Karma: 40
^yeah, me neither...I think it kinda looks dope but then again it probably also adds weight and bulkiness.
Aug 23 2007 4:21PM
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ski_DC
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can the leather be removed or is it a part of the boot itself?
Aug 23 2007 4:53PM
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nhjibber
Posts: 761 - Karma: 38
leather is really not that heavy at all, not in the small amount, that stuff is not that think.
as if ski boots aren't bulky already. A couple mm of leather won't make a difference.

to the kid who thinks it will get cut up. what tougher leather or the synthetic material that is stitched of the bottom of your ski pants.
Aug 23 2007 6:00PM
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boxskier
Posts: 383 - Karma: 10
Leather cuff cannot be removed...
Same "Gel" 3D shock inserts...
Pro 95 flex; Kaos 95 flex
Pro has "Pro" liner with more moldable material
versus "sport" liner in Kaos...
Kaos is identical to last year's boot...

Kreation has "autofit" non-heat moldable liner...
No Lace-up liner...
85 flex
No "Gel" Insert...
No padded Spoiler...
Smaller(45mm versus 55mm) power strap...

Aug 23 2007 6:42PM
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Bodeau.
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I Talked to a Salomon rep about the SPK Pro model and he said a couple runs and the outside is totally trashed because of the leather.
Sep 8 2007 11:26AM
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invader7
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my only concern was that your edges would cut it up and then it would look like shit
Sep 8 2007 1:32PM
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nychka
Posts: 1787 - Karma: 61
its definatley true for full tilt, i ride flexons and they are definatley lighter then pretty much every other boot
Sep 8 2007 1:37PM
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Public_Maverick
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so kreation is the same white spk they had last yr and kaos is blue with more flex!? answer!
Sep 8 2007 1:59PM
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edd1e
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kreation is now stiffer. blue one has not as good liner, smaller power strap.
Sep 8 2007 2:18PM
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masta_LE3B
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no the kreation is he toned down blue one i have it and its uber light and really nice not as nice as the others but nice and then the kaos is the same as last years and its white
Sep 8 2007 2:30PM
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freeski1620
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i think i want the pro models because they will mold way betta.
Sep 10 2007 3:21AM
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ski_powpow
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thats pretty sick
Sep 10 2007 10:17AM
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boxskier
Posts: 383 - Karma: 10
Leather cuff cannot be removed...
Same "Gel" 3D shock inserts...
Pro 95 flex; Kaos 95 flex
Pro has "Pro" liner with more moldable material
versus "sport" liner in Kaos...
Kaos is identical to last year's boot...

Kreation has "autofit" non-heat moldable liner...
No Lace-up liner...
85 flex
No "Gel" Insert...
No padded Spoiler...
Smaller(45mm versus 55mm) power strap...

Sep 10 2007 3:37PM
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