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Narrow spk

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Ben.
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They need to make one. nuf said. it such a comfy boot, but with my narrow ass feet i swim in it.
Dec 10 2008 2:05PM
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Mr.O
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Even with a size or so smaller? I thought the SPK's run big/long too.
Dec 10 2008 2:09PM
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Ben.
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yeah i cant find one that fits. its either too short (toes running into the end) or too wide.
Dec 10 2008 2:20PM
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Mr.O
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Ohh that sucks man, i have Kreations and they might be too big cause I got them cheap and just went by shoe size, big mistake!! I mean they fit ok, but a custom fit boot would be way better. So Im going to get fitted for some full tilts.
Dec 10 2008 2:24PM
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ski_DC
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try the ghost. has a stiffer flex, but similar design. also, dalbello or full tilts might be your ticket
Dec 10 2008 2:54PM
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b-kul
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yeah dude good call.
Dec 10 2008 5:03PM
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ellepelle^^
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Salomon dosent really work for skinny legs/feet, you should go for either dalbello Il Moro, or some Full Tilt...
Dec 10 2008 7:00PM
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huge-go
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The ghost is just a better boot in general.
Dec 10 2008 7:44PM
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Lemuel
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go for the ghost, its made with the falcon shell which is a skinnier profile
Dec 10 2008 8:48PM
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T_orageskiier
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i have the kaos spks and have a narrow foot but find my heel and ankle are locked down just the foward part of my feet as room. I actually like this cause i can curl my toes and such
Dec 10 2008 9:10PM
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Balto
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check darbello and full tilt
Dec 10 2008 9:23PM
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Simmo
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I've got narrow feet and just got my new Ghosts becaue spk's are too fat for me.
Love them, really great liner and most of the same features as the spk.

Whats everyone opinions on taking out the flex rivets?
I've been used to pretty soft boots so 110 flex feels damm hard. I'm like 160lbs and ski all the mountain and the park.
Dec 10 2008 10:01PM
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JonathonChandler
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get a custom foot bed
Dec 10 2008 10:25PM
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Evan.Frazee
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i went from an SPK kaos with a pro liner to a lange fr110 and im never going back.
Dec 10 2008 11:01PM
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huge-go
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If you're used to softer boots, then go for it. It's not hard, and they're made to be taken out if need be.
Dec 10 2008 11:56PM
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LC.
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The Ghost liner is terrible. Get Guns or Falcon 10s for the same price/cheaper with the race liner.
Dec 11 2008 6:21AM
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Simmo
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Are you suggesting that the ghost is a bit of a gimmick and the guns are the better boot for freeride/freestyle?

I ski'd guns last year and it was the lace up liner and tongue cushioning which attracted me to the ghost for this season after I started getting pretty bad shinbang after 9/10 weeks skiing time.
Dec 11 2008 8:01AM
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LC.
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Yeah kind of. The Ghost is a total gimmick. You know the guys who "developed" it don't even use it (Seb Michaud included)? You're far better going for a Falcon 10 - better hold (4 buckles), better liner, still 110 flex. Shock absorbers in boots really do next to nothing - get some good footbeds made and your natural shock absorption in your heel works as it should. The Gun is a 95 flex with the same race liner as the Falcon 10.
Dec 11 2008 12:01PM
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Simmo
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Yeah I went for the full cork massive money footbeds.

I'll ski them all week and let you know my opinion on them compared to the guns!
Dec 11 2008 10:55PM
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matttt
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I use guns, they are great for narrow feet and are realllllllllly sick boots!
Dec 12 2008 5:59PM
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huge-go
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Dude...
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142281
Dec 12 2008 7:31PM
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huge-go
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I'm sorry...
Dec 12 2008 7:44PM
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LC.
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Whatever. Falcons feel way more even and secure on my feet.
Dec 12 2008 7:58PM
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huge-go
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They may, but they crush mine. The ghost has a bit more forgiving instep, which made the boot feel perfect. I like the lace up liner as well. Small touch which I could definitely live without, but certainly appreciate.
Dec 12 2008 8:08PM
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