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Nordica Boots difference

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CrazyCanuck
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Hey I am thinking about buying some nordica boots. Does anybody know the diff between supercharger ignition and spark? Is the Ignition really worth the extra 100 bucks?
Jan 28 2008 6:37PM
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Silence
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The Ignition has a better liner (precision fit), has a 80-90 flex, thicker strap - 45mm twin energy driver

The Spark is a lower end liner (comfort fit), 70-80 flex, 35mm single energy driver strap

Probably worth the extra $100

The ignition is basically the same boot as a Beast 10
Jan 28 2008 6:44PM
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japanada
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couldnt have said it better myself.
Jan 28 2008 6:56PM
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CrazyCanuck
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I heard some stuff about the ignition being a wide boot. Is this true? I am about 5'6 140 and have skinny feet so. Any help?
Jan 28 2008 7:00PM
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Silence
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Ignitions are 101mm wide.

To compare against other boots on width alone (Say in a 27.5 size)

SPKs are 106mm
Salomon XWave 8's are 100mm
Dalbello Krypton Rampages are 98mm

They are on the wider side.
Jan 28 2008 7:05PM
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Silence
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Seriously, don't buy a boot based on it's width. Shell out the cash and go to see a bootfitter. Boots will last you much longer than a pair of park skis.
Jan 28 2008 7:09PM
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PacificRimJob
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Right on bucko.

The spark is virtually the same EXACT boot as the beast 10, with a rivet in the back that really doesnt change how stiff it is in all reality, and has a similar, yet not as massively comfortable as the ignition. It has a narrower powerstrap.

the Ignition is a WEE bit stiffer than the beast 10, has a kick to the fucking ass liner, and delivers the best vibration absorbtion of any boot i've ever skied with. sick sick boot. really veristile on its fit.

the enforcer and the blower are both more like the hot rod boot of old...
Feb 11 2008 6:32AM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Silence pretty much made short work of thsi thread.  Listen to him.
Feb 11 2008 12:46PM
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BigM1218
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i work in a sjop that sells both. They have the exact same line, but a different flex
Feb 11 2008 2:51PM
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PacificRimJob
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Fail...

THe liners are totally different.
Feb 20 2008 2:05AM
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BigM1218
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no, they're not. Its all based on a different flex and they're a different color. Thats it, same liner
Feb 21 2008 10:50AM
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yeahitsdave
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they fit much bigger than the xwaves tho, much more space overall.
Feb 21 2008 11:25AM
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Silence
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have a look in the shop manual then, and you'll see why there is a difference in price. It's not because they are a different flex. The liners are more customizable and overall way fucking better.
Feb 21 2008 3:21PM
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PacificRimJob
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FAILURE.

I happen to HAVE THE FUCKING BOOTS... Trust me... the liners are very different..
Feb 22 2008 3:15AM
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