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marinejonny19
Posts: 221 - Karma: 11
so i have had the same pair of Nordica boots for the past 5 years. finally got rid of them. went to the ski store and leased a pair of used salomon xscream boots for 35 bucks for the rest of the season.
my question is what boots should i get after the season is up and i have to give these guys back? I like park but i am more of a whole mountain skiier wether it be groomers, pow, tree lines.



oh and let me just stop you right there before you even say it I AM NOT GETTING FULL TILTS!!!

thanks and plus karme for anyone with some good input.
Feb 3 2009 12:39PM
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highaltNM
Posts: 552 - Karma: 52
I have to politic for the Salomon SPKs.  I have used a ton of other boots (Nordica, Technica and Head) across all different types of riding and I think the SPKs are  the most versatile boot I have had.  I can ride my center mounted AR6s in the park and they stomp for sure or I can use em' on my rockered pow skis and they are just as nice.  SPKs fo sho.
Feb 3 2009 12:41PM
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pmw
Posts: 5760 - Karma: 831
second. i love mine, only problem is mine are not the warmest boot on the planet, second season riding them and after they got packed out i started noticing it
Feb 3 2009 12:43PM
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SteezethePirate
Posts: 506 - Karma: 34
third, i love them to death and wouldnt go to any other boot, i ride my ghettos, old assassins, and ar6s and they rock everywhere no matter what
Feb 3 2009 1:06PM
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Klick_2_klaim
Posts: 3396 - Karma: 25
Whats wrong with Full tilts?
Maybe theyll fit awesome and you'll love them... maybe they wont.
Go see a boot fitter, and get your foot in the proper boot.

also... searchbar to the max homes.
Feb 3 2009 1:20PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
Posts: 3928 - Karma: 65
a good boot is one that fits. go to your local boot fitter and sort it out with him and not us. i highly doubt you'll get proper advice on what boot to get in here. you could check out the sticky thread in this forum about how to buy boots for a solid general guide line, but seriously... get fitted, it's the only way to go.
Feb 3 2009 2:05PM
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IHOP
Posts: 2155 - Karma: 19
If you're old Nordica Boots fitted you fine you should look into this years Ignition boot. That's what I am ridding on right now and there really great. Good flex, good retention, all 4 buckles micro adjust, big booster strap, fur lining, shock absorbers, and best of all they have a double hinged top buckle and a weird shell design that makes getting in and out of your boots ridiculously easy.
Feb 3 2009 2:10PM
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Luc.
Posts: 7540 - Karma: 59
u just cant make threads like this it makes no sense...

there is 100% no way for anyone to give u suggestions unless u are willing to buy a boot that is so umcomfortable u will ski an hour max before crying.

go to a ski shop.

tell a boot fitter what u are looking for.

let him fit you. bring lots of money and knowledge of what they have becasue just becase the boot fits doesnt mean its what u are looking for.

DONT BE AFRAID TO SAY NO. but at the same time u need to trsut ur bootiftter that he is intelligent enough to not fuck u over. if u dont trust em, dont buy from him.
Feb 3 2009 2:38PM
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OLDFRED
Posts: 194 - Karma: 9
amen.

check out lyndon's Sticky Thread in this forum.

Boots are the most important part of your gear and also the most intricate to solve. Seriously, read his thread...it's a sticky for a reason.
Feb 3 2009 4:11PM
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