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Wapile
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alas, its time for me to get a new pair of boots. the ones ive been using for the past couple seasons just havnt done it for me. they were some type of technicas, not sure what model. I really just want a general idea of what type of boot might fit my needs well. I'm a relatively aggressive skier, who spends maybe 40% of my time in the park. I had a lot of trouble with toe bang last season. I go back and forth between some old AR6s, and last years obsetheds. I want something stable, and that lets me make quick turns. I know its up to me to get into a shop for the right sizing, i just want some initial direction. Thanks much.
Sep 21 2010 3:27PM
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CDdesign
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I would say if you can find em, pick up a pair of last years Salomon Ghost!  A very responsive boot, and you can always soften up the 130 flex by taking out the backbone or cutting the back!
Sep 21 2010 3:40PM
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DUKES
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ask a qualified bootfitter and they will pick a boot that will fit you and your needs
Sep 21 2010 3:59PM
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Wapile
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My only problem is that I live in Indiana, and if I go into a store, they can get me fitted well, they just generally don't know what to suggest. I'm just looking for a little guidance, so i have an idea of what i want when i go in
Sep 21 2010 5:42PM
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arandomname
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When you go in, just ask to try on things with different lasts and flexes.  Whichever last fits you snug enough, get something close to that, and whatever flex you like most, get something close to that.  Flexes aren't always the same among boot companies, but it'll give you an idea of what you want.
Sep 21 2010 6:01PM
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AJizzle
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U want whatever fits, but flex wise I would generally need a weight to suggest a flex range
Sep 21 2010 6:47PM
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Wapile
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ah shit, forgot about that. 6'4, about 180 lbs. And is the toebang problem mostly related to fit, or does flex and the type of boot come into play?
Sep 22 2010 12:09AM
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AJizzle
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Toe bang is generally caused by a boot that doesn't properly hold ur foot in place across the intep, thus allowing for too much movment of ur foot, and esp causing problem to those who ski switch alot im boots that are too high volume. For your weight I would look in the 110 to 130 range on flex for an agrvessive skier. I personally am biased toward a three piece design (dalbello krypton series, full tilts, nordica ace of spades) because I like the progressive style flex patterns that most of these offer, but just go try some on with a boot fitter and remember that the best boot u could buy is the one that fits ur foot the best with the right flex, even if it is labeled as a carving boot
Sep 22 2010 3:50AM
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onenerdykid
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if you really want to stop your toe-bang issues, make sure you also invest in a good pair of footbeds. No matter how good a boot feels, a footbed will only help you out even more and keep your foot locked in the back of the boot, and not smashed against the front.
Sep 22 2010 11:43AM
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