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Full Tilt vs Dalbello

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Ride03
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I`m looking to get some new boots for the 09-10 season. I`ve been trying to decide between Dalbello and Full Tilt boots. The Bumblebee pro`s seem pretty sick and around what I`m looking for, but I`ve heard that Dalbello`s do a pretty good job in the park as well. So if anyone has some pros and cons or just reviews on a Dalbello or Full Tilt boot, that`d be great. I can`t find the right info from just research

Jun 20 2009 4:02PM
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Jesus-FlwrSubaru
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Although the Full Tilt is going to be an overall lighter boot, it lacks durability. The cables will snap with enough tension, but they allow for a more even flex. Dalbello will be a bit heavier, not much if you get the I.D. liners, which I'm guessing you want, they are made with aluminum buckles, so they will be tougher, the cable is placed only on the heel, wich is where the most flex occurs. Over all, I prefer Dalbello, and they are pretty similar in sizing, so if you fit Full Tilt, then you should fit Dalbello. Before buying get fitted, don't get boots just because of their hype.
Jun 20 2009 4:48PM
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Shabangarang
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there almost the same boot and im pretty sure diabilo makes full tilt
Jun 20 2009 4:50PM
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vintageone
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Dalbello does not make FTs... it is a different company all together
Jun 20 2009 6:49PM
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Ftacnik
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I heard something about K2 owning FT and Line but i might be wrong.

Ive never tried on dalbellos but i love my Full Tilts
Jun 20 2009 6:51PM
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vintageone
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that is true, K2 owns Line and FT
Jun 20 2009 7:00PM
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Ftacnik
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^Nice 3rd post
Jun 20 2009 7:51PM
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Aaaron.
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almost true.
line, K2, and full tilt are owned by the same investment firm.
they are not the same company.
Jun 20 2009 8:02PM
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Shabangarang
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well im pretty sure they sare the same molds
Jun 20 2009 8:57PM
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iFail
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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
post about something you know?  Not at all right...

To the thread maker:  They are a bit of a different fit.  All FTs use the same shell, the only difference is the liners and tongues they come with.  They are lighter, but IMO do not give as much control and many people say they are less durable.  I prefer Dalbello of the two, but thats just me.  Dalbello's Il Moro and Krypton Pro are both a bit wider than FTs, which are for a very skinny foot.  For me, I found I didn't like FTs flex very much and didn't think they skied as well, but like I said, personal opinion.

Jun 20 2009 9:32PM
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Aaaron.
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also, some FTs come with a rigid or active foot board....
Jun 20 2009 10:07PM
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iFail
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yah forgot that one too.  And for Dalbello Il Moros come with the rubber bootboard and Kryptons the hard plastic.  Honestly I am not sure why anyone would want hard bootboards
Jun 21 2009 12:04AM
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Ride03
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Thanks man,

I was actually not too sure about that, I thought that Ft used the same shell's, but that's helpful. i am sort of leaning towards Dalbello's now, but I'm gonna head to my local ski shop, and get fitted to see which brand my foot better fits. And could anyone start to narrow it down to specific models. The "Il Moro" and the "Rampage" would be my top picks for Dalbello. For FT, The Hot Dogger, the seth Morrison, and the Booter
Jun 21 2009 9:27AM
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ct_steeze
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i have dalbello kryptons and i like them a lot never rode full tilts tho
Jun 21 2009 2:00PM
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edd1e
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to the person above re; hard vs rubberized bootboards.

Softer bootboard gives more dampening/shock absorption (may be a slightly better insulator) and a Hard Bootboard offers more sensastion/feel.

I had rampages (dalbello) in the past and they were pretty good but a bit cold and I still got shinbang on the cold days. As my Boot sole is so worn I am going to switch to full tilts mainly because they are much cheaper for me

In Canada a dalbello il moro is $800 retail and I can get FT's for half of that at full retail price or even half again still through a hookup.

I really like the flex on the FT' more as its smoother. Im pretty sure though that the dalbello has more lateral stiffness, which could be a consideration if you ski alot of icey conditions.

Jun 21 2009 3:54PM
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musick13
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Full Tilt, Definitely
Jun 21 2009 5:26PM
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thisandthatfilms
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win
Jun 21 2009 9:49PM
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TheClap.
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J lev is part owner of full tilt..
Jun 21 2009 9:57PM
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