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New SPK liners?

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Whifazoo
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okay so i have 26.5 spk pro boots and my liners are packing out like a bitch, my boots are starting to feel huge , but i want to get a season out of them so im thinking of getting some repacement liners for them to make them last as long as possible. what liner would you reccomend for this boot if other types would even work at all, i really have no idea if this is even a good idea to do or if i should just suck it up and get new boots. im looking for some suggestions, prices, and good places to buy. im looking for some moldable ones too and the ones FT has on there site seem pretty snazzy but i dont know if they would work with this boot or how much they are. help me out guys!

+K For ANY help and i search bard but nothing came up for this

Jan 16 2010 1:56AM
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Big_Spence
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http://www.intuitionliners.com/
Jan 16 2010 2:01AM
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Whifazoo
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180 usd might be a little much to make it worth it for half a season, do you have a pair or know anyone that does, the seem really good but any first hand experence?
Jan 16 2010 2:14AM
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Big_Spence
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You're only trying to ski them for the rest of this season?
If yes, then I would suggest making a thread in B/S/T asking if anyone has any heat-moldable liners for sale in a 26.5.
Or you could take them into a shop. There is a good chance they can help you out with some adjustments.
Also, I don't know what year SPK Pro's you have, but I know 08/09 and 09/10 have had semi-moldable liners, meaning they can be molded a little to your feet.
Jan 16 2010 2:18AM
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Whifazoo
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i have last years and i ski like every weekend i they wont stop paking out they just keepgetting way way bigger, so right now im looking at getting a ceapish liner and some smaller boots next year but if i can get a nice liner that wont get super huge then i will just do that i guess, im just trying to avoid buying new boots mid season or at all
Jan 16 2010 2:24AM
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Big_Spence
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Makes sense.
Well, here is my advise:

Deal with it for another month or two.
In April-ish Evogear, Sierra Skis, Backcountry and basically every other major online ski retailer has HUGE sales during that time. Go to your local shop and locate a boot that you think will work best for you. Then, when the sales start popping up, snag a pair of whatever boot you decided on or something very similar.
Jan 16 2010 2:27AM
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iliketoski329
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for a temporary solution just get thicker socks... should help at least a little thats why when i get fit for boots i use the thinnest socks possible so even if the liner packs out a little i can just use a slightly thicker sock
Jan 16 2010 2:33AM
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Whifazoo
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sick man thanks for all the help +k to you :)
Jan 16 2010 2:41AM
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onenerdykid
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I know this is common practice, but it can definitely lead to problems down the road.  If you can find a shop that specializes in boot-fitting, pay the extra cash and get the boots fit properly by the shop.  They will (should) guarantee the fit and do free custom work on the boot for you if problems arise down the road.  Also, they can more times than not have way better customer service to offer if warranty problems happen with your boot.

Price is important, but so are having boots that fit.  And most of the time it pays to have a good relationship with a shop/boot-fitter if one is local to you.
Jan 16 2010 2:49PM
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