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Different boots for different skis?

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Karma_Police
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So after riding some Salomon gun boots for my first two years of hardcore skiing I switched over to some full tilt booters. I am extremely happy with the fit as it is 2nd to none as most of you can attest. But recently I have been skiing a lot of powder and big mountain stuff and have come to realize that these boots won't cut it unless I get a stiffer tongue which I was planning on doing until.... I happen to stumble upon some rossi b-squad 130's demo'd boots for 100 bucks. I picked them up thinking hey if I don't like them a buddy will. Well i tried them on and fell in love. I guess my question is does anyone here ski with different boots for different skis? I like my full tilts for park and messing around but I must say that these rossi's give me a lot more confidence when i get into harrier stuff.

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Dec 21 2010 12:04AM
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tomPietrowski
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Of course you need the correct sort of boot for differnet skiing. Its just like having a park ski and a powder ski. The requirements are completly differnt so having the appropriate boot is always going to be a good idea, its just that most people once they get a good fit dont want to have to start again with a second boot. That is one thing I think full tilt have done right letting you swap the tounges so you can get differnt performances from the one pair of boots.
Dec 21 2010 12:08AM
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Ducky.
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I hope you're joking.
Dec 21 2010 3:08AM
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tomPietrowski
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What do you mean? are you saying that you could go do an Alaskan heli trip or a salomon race in your Full Tilt park boots. You could, but it would not be by any means as good as if you say had a big mountain boot or a race boot. Just like having the correct ski for the job you also benifit from having the correct boot.
Dec 21 2010 4:23AM
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tomPietrowski
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sorry slalom not salomon, I write salomon to much at the moment
Dec 21 2010 4:25AM
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Ducky.
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Uhm yah, to a certain degree.

Seth Morrison has Full Tilts

Seth Morrison skis in AK

Seth Morrison kills AK

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yea
Dec 21 2010 4:30AM
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tomPietrowski
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yes but how many kids do you see wearing seth's boots in the park. Seths boot is stiff and is designed for big mountain use, yes you could swap the tounge to a softer one and you have a park boot but I did say this before. My point was that yes there are certain boots which will be better for certain types of skiing.
Dec 21 2010 4:37AM
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onenerdykid
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This is most easily seen in world cup race where athletes have a speed boot for DH/Super G (which is slightly softer) and technical boot for GS/Slalom (which is slightly stiffer). Likewise, most athletes that compete in big mountain and park use different boot flexes depending on the event (not so much fits, but maybe). Charging a line with an 80 flex boot and a stiff ass 190cm ski is kinda sketchy, and at the very least would make you work way harder for the same turn when compared to a stiffer boot (that isn't too stiff for you).

When I hop onto a set of our World Cup GS boards, my once stiff 130 flex boot can't cut it and I totally wish I had the 150 or stiffer. The ski and the speed just turn the boot to mush.

First and foremost, the boot has to fit you and be the correct flex to your subjective build. But it also has to somewhat correspond to your ski choice and how hard you ski. Especially if you seriously compete in big mountain events.
Dec 21 2010 4:50AM
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bob_ham
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the tongues change flex. Full tilt makes all types of boots. Classics are an all mountain boot, or at least referred to as that. Doesnt mean you cant ski park in it (will wesson)
Dec 21 2010 8:43AM
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onenerdykid
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He used to ski the orange #9 tongue for a while too. Generally, skiing is easier in a stiffer boot (but that is subjective still and largely based on your weight/flexibility).
Dec 21 2010 9:20AM
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cobra_commander
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say your a size 26. your rossi's are 7mm longer then your fullshits.

you know skiing park in a real boot is possible. you don't need the piece of shit that full tilt calls a boot to ski park.
Dec 21 2010 9:58AM
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Karma_Police
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I've also noticed that the not only does the stiffness improve my skiing but the height of the boot. I feel as if my fulltilts even with a 10 tongue will be like wearing low profile sneakers for basketball when I could be wearing hightops. I know I need to go to a boot fitter, but these were such a hot deal I couldn't pass up. I just need to ski the rossis more than 1 day to really see how I like them and then decide what to do.

I must say though that when I first thought about a 130 flex boot I was timid to say the least thinking it would be sooooo stiff but it really isn't that bad and helps me control my skis a shit ton better.
Dec 21 2010 10:21AM
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Evilchris
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So if I buy full tilts then I will be as good as Seth Morrison?!
Dec 21 2010 11:52AM
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MEGAZORD
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I am skiing Inferno 130's everyday.
Dec 21 2010 2:19PM
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Ducky.
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Yes.




Like I said, to an extent, it is definitely possible. I skied Lange Race Boot in the park for 2 years, because it was the best foot for my foot. Now I currently do use my Seth Full Tilt's in the park, but it doesn't make me a better skier.
Dec 21 2010 3:13PM
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onenerdykid
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They definitely provide you with more support though, and that arguably does make you a better skier. If you put #2 tongues on your boot, you would feel a noticeable difference in your balance and control over your ski. You could get used to it, but the stiffer tongue does the work for you.
Dec 21 2010 4:13PM
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blatt
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Based on said logic, yes.
Dec 21 2010 5:10PM
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