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Full Tilt Questions

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huckaberry
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I have some salomon spk's right now and they are really great and comfortable, a little wide though. So I'm really looking into a nice flexy boot. Such as the full tilt booter. Seems flexy.

I get shinbang very easily. I had a crash this past season and the doctor says i can ski but my shins may hurt if i land weird, backseat or wrong.

So would the full tilt booters be my best option for flex wise. I really need flex boots, badly or every fall will be painful and ruin my day.

Thanks for all the help.
Aug 15 2008 10:56PM
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Jmanski
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Go to a boot fitter and see how full tilts fit, they might be too narrow...

Booters will be incredibly soft. I have konflicts and the are too soft for me.

How much do you weight?
Aug 15 2008 11:00PM
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huckaberry
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100 pounds
Aug 15 2008 11:06PM
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Jmanski
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what are you mostly skiing... park?
Aug 15 2008 11:09PM
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huckaberry
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Park yes, Lots.
Aug 15 2008 11:10PM
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Jmanski
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what did you think of the spks flex?

im planning on using a 9 tongue on the FTs this years and the 6 tongue for park. the booters come with the 2 flex which should be ridiculous.
Aug 15 2008 11:18PM
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huckaberry
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It didn't feel that great for me, and it felt like i could go with way way more flex.

I was looking at the specs and all of them are 4, 6 or 8 in flex then i look at booter and its 2. Looks crazy, it may just be what i need though. i neeeeeeed flex.
Aug 15 2008 11:21PM
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jsaya_SagStraps
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you still need control though.
Aug 15 2008 11:23PM
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FNJ
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i think youll  be good man. i went from kyrpton pros to full tilt model a's and was fine
Aug 15 2008 11:23PM
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huckaberry
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Can't i get multiple toungs for different flex to? Or is that just for the bumblebee?
Aug 15 2008 11:26PM
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Jmanski
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ya if you want more flex than SPKs than try some booters
Aug 15 2008 11:26PM
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huckaberry
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Sounds good, Thanks for all the help!

Problem now is finding a local dealer, there are none in Portland, OR.
Aug 15 2008 11:30PM
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DangerToes
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just a heads up, you probably already know this, but all full tilts are narrow
Aug 16 2008 1:30AM
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huckaberry
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Yeah I have heard, my foot seems pretty narrow though.
Aug 16 2008 2:53AM
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jsaya_SagStraps
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yea u can get additional tongues for evry boot
Aug 16 2008 4:17AM
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huckaberry
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Where? There is nothing about it on the site
Aug 16 2008 9:37PM
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bikerocker
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full tilt is the shit, easily upgradeable, you can get any flex on any boot, just by swapping the tongues, and they are the best flex i've ever tried. i got zero shin bang last season.  go full tilt!
Aug 16 2008 10:08PM
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kingcomet32
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i just bought a pair, fitted em and shit but havent actually rode them

full tilts a sick choice though cuz if you find that the 2 is way too flexy you can just bump up to a 4 or wutever until you find something that works for you
Aug 17 2008 12:47PM
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huckaberry
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Does it come with extra tounges?
Aug 17 2008 3:29PM
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kingcomet32
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ive got flippers wearin a 29.5, so they didnt have the right size extra tongues to put on, but the guy was saying i could get some easy or theyd swap or something, only bad part is you have to go through a dealer to get them and theyre like 30 bucks i think for an extra?
Aug 17 2008 11:53PM
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kingcomet32
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+ just make sure to ask about stiffer tongues while getting the boot fit
Aug 17 2008 11:54PM
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Silence
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From memory there is 8mm difference in the width of those boots. Unless you were floating in the SPKs, the FTs are the wrong boot.

If you fit a Krypton, then FT's would most likely be compatible, SPK - helllllll no.
Aug 18 2008 2:24AM
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huckaberry
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Yeah i have tried Krypton, it fits well. My Spk's seemed to wide anyway. So FT might fit.
Aug 18 2008 12:17PM
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Capurnicus
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how do the Booters fit lengthwise? do they run short or long?
Aug 18 2008 2:07PM
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jasontheredhead
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ya i have old salamon foil boots and there perfect, are the spk's like them
Aug 18 2008 7:05PM
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LC.
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You already made one mistake with the SPKs so why guess again? Find a good shop, get better boots, save money in the long run. End of sotry.
Aug 18 2008 7:09PM
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huckaberry
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Well that's what I'm going to do.
Aug 18 2008 8:26PM
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huckaberry
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Bump,


Why isn't their any dealers in oregon?

Item on fulltiltboots.com says avalible to buy august 15th, it's august 18th whats up?

Aug 19 2008 12:57AM
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richards
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chill dog chill
Aug 19 2008 1:18AM
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Capurnicus
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noone within 4 hours of me has fulltilts, so does anyone know the answer to this question? id love to go try on a million pairs, but i just can't do that.
Aug 19 2008 11:25PM
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Franny
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Is it better to have a soft boot on a soft ski or a hard boot on a soft ski? (talking about the flex)
Aug 19 2008 11:43PM
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huge-go
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100% personal preference
Aug 19 2008 11:47PM
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huckaberry
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Neither can i

Help please!
Aug 19 2008 11:58PM
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LC.
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Full Tilts go by shoe size, not mondo size. Find a chart and compare your current boots.
Aug 20 2008 2:59PM
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huckaberry
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Full Tilts Shell Lengths-

29/29.5 -  326 mm
28/28.5 im not sure i will assume about 318 or 319 mm
27/27.5 - 310 mm
26/26.5 - 301 mm
Aug 20 2008 4:58PM
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Capurnicus
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so would 25.5/25 be 292mm? that's so short, my spks are 297mm. if i have racestock binders set up to 297mm and i start wearing 292mm boots, will it make any difference? the bails are already all the way down unfortunately...
Aug 21 2008 12:02AM
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huckaberry
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Sooo i have 26.5 spks what would that be full tilt?
Aug 21 2008 12:20AM
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skihood
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i need help to anser these qs
Aug 25 2008 5:33PM
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e.soule
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the dalbello krypton's are flexy, i have a pair of them, i've never gotten close to having shin bang but i do jam my toes a lot if i lean back, there the right size for me but i still do. they are narrow too, just a thought tho ha go with what ya feel
Aug 25 2008 6:42PM
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skihood
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I just found out that al's ski barn will take returns until you get the right size for your full tilt's.

If they end up being to small all around you can return them.
Aug 26 2008 2:55PM
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dbchili
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tilts are kinda tight, mind you i went down 1/2 a size when i got em cause it was the last pair and i got them half off, but compared to the spks which i know fit like shoeboxes i might go up to 27 or 27.5, especially if youre still growing, but talk to someone from where youre ordering who knows, or send FT an email explaining your sitch and they might be able to have you talk to the rep for your area
Aug 26 2008 3:45PM
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dbchili
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oh and i didnt find them terribly narrow, unless your feet are pontoons they will fit, plus it molds to your foot more than a traditional buckle boot
Aug 26 2008 3:47PM
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huckaberry
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On the scale i posted up earlier my size for full tilt would be 27.5

If i order online i can always return to get a different size or turn it back for good.

Most of the sites stay in the 10's with boot sizes. So if I'm 27.5 Full tilt and convert it into the 10's what would that be? Does anybody know at all who has full tilts

Thanks,

Jake Reilly
Aug 27 2008 2:01AM
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huckaberry
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Never mind ignore this

Found the information i need.
Aug 27 2008 3:34AM
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uni-corn
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You do realize that you are going from one end of the spectrum to the other switching from SPK's to Full Tilts? There is a HUGE difference in the fit of these 2 boots. And Simon said up several posts, there is about 8mm of difference in last, which is a pretty good amount.

IMO, dont get them with out trying them on. Even if you do think they fit when you get them, you may be completely wrong. I was in the same boat with Rampages, and i am now on Flexon's instead. And that right there isn't even that big of a jump in last size.

You will be in HELL if you think they fit and they dont. I know there may not be many places around you that carry FT, but it would be worth your time to make a few hour drive to the nearest shop that does. Call ahead, make sure that a Bootfitter will be in, and drive there. It will be worth your time and money.
Aug 27 2008 11:44AM
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agustinco
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ok, another qwestion, I have a pair of 26.5 kryptons rampage and the shell is 309 mm, if I go with a full tilts then the right size would be the 27.5 right? cause the shell is 310 mm
Aug 27 2008 12:26PM
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uni-corn
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Yes.

I had some 27.5 Rampages and now my Flexon's(same as FT) a 318 shell.
Aug 27 2008 1:40PM
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huckaberry
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Im looking for new boots becuase
1. I can't handle spk's
2. I need new boots, well i don't need but i would like them
3. My foot is to skinny for spk's
Aug 27 2008 4:24PM
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uni-corn
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I am not saying to not get to new boots, i am just saying that an 8mm difference in Last is HUGE. You may think you are swimming in them, but it may not necessarily constitute that narrow of boots.

Go to a bootfitter, it is worth the drive
Aug 27 2008 5:32PM
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JaySkier107
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if you have a beefy foot full tilt is not for you but i tried on a pair last week and it was the most comfortable boot i have ever had the pleasure of putting on my feet
Aug 27 2008 6:42PM
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Rom
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I am the Full Tilt rep for CA/AZ/NV and the team manager for Porters I just want to throw that out there to avoid getting called out on being biased. 

That being said, the best thing you can do for your ski boots fit is to visit an experienced boot fitter.  Even if they don't carry Full Tilt, if your bootfitter has been at it for years, they are going to know how the flexon (what FTs are based on) fits.  If nothing else, they will be able to tell you what size boot you should be in, and how much volume there is to your foot.  In my experience, FTs fit well for anyone with a medium width volume or below.  The booter is the widest feeling model because it has the thinest softest liner. At least go into a shop, be up front with a bootfitter that you want to order that boot online, and get your foot fitted. It will give the shop an incentive to carry the brands you want  in the future.



As far as flex goes, the booter is pretty soft.  What type of flex you ski is completely and utterly your personal preference. I have never, ever had shin bang since going to the Full Tilts and I suffered from it so badly for years and years beforehand.  There is a great video of Seth talking about why he doesn't get shin bang because of the way the boot is designed here.  I also worked with Porters to make a bunch of videos about FT for their website.  One helping you figure out which is right for you is here. There should be others up soon.

Let me know if this helps at all, and feel free to ask any FT questions here or pm me.

Rom
Aug 27 2008 8:37PM
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