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Ski boots (re-worded)

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badondon
Posts: 64 - Karma: 11
ok so im looking for some ski boots. my feet haven't stopped growing (i think) so im not looking to buy the best top quality ski boot. i have line afterbangs paired with griffons. i do own some shitty rental boots that the store gave me for free. the point of this thread is what should i do?
-buy some new ones. *(if so what are some good boots for a reasonable price?)*
-keep the crappy rentals and wait a a season or two to see if my feet grow, then spend money on some high quality boots?
the rentals actually fit decently to be honest, especially for a rental.

my last thread i said my price range was 150-200. well i did a bit of research and found out i cant really get a good pair for that cheap. so im raising my price range to 200-500.
thanks


Nov 11 2010 10:01PM
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badondon
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also just throw out some freeski boots brands because im going to my local ski shop to take a look, and the people their know nothing about skiing to be honest. or at least the guy i was talking to...
Nov 11 2010 10:07PM
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TheAtomicPunk
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I can't recommend a boot for you but some brands to consider (but not limited to) are Nordica, Full Tilt, Dalbello, Lange, and Salomon.

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/311248/

You also may want to read that thread if you haven't already. I think it will benefit you.
Nov 11 2010 10:13PM
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BWalmer
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There really isn't a "freestyle" boot, there are boots that work well for freestyle, but it's not like a race boot wont...hard to explain. What's more important is how they fit. When you go to the shop, ask to "get fitted for boots", not "I need new boots" or anything like that, you want to try and find the most experienced person to fit you. If you want, you can ask if they have a specific boot fitter, if not, and if possible, try and find an actual boot fitter, if you can't find a boot fitter, then you'll have to be really annoying and ask to try on SEVERAL different boots before deciding on one, it is annoying, but with boots being the most important piece of equipment it's well worth it, and most shops will put up with it, but don't waste all that time and then go and buy them online...it could be a while. Also, try not to "cheap out" on boots, again, boots can either make or break your day, it sucks being in a really uncomfortable boot all season (or even longer).
Nov 11 2010 10:33PM
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badondon
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thanks for the advice.
Nov 11 2010 11:00PM
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