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Dharma
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Hey, I am getting new boots next season and I'm curious about the new Drop Kick. At SIA, they seemed to emphasize that it was a value oriented boot, do you think it's gonna be cheaper than the booter? Because I'm gonna get whatevers cheaper and the drop kick look sick. Thanks.
Feb 21 2011 7:55PM
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BWalmer
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I believe that it's to replace the price point boot in the old FT mold. So, it's the old booter, because the new booter is the wide model. DON'T JUST BUY THE CHEAPEST MODEL though, if the booter is the cheapest it might not fit your feet correctly and your foot will be swimming in them which will make skiing and control your skis difficult and lead to blisters, on the other side, the Drop Kick might be the cheapest model, but it might to skinny which will lead to tons of discomfort and poor blood circulation. You need to find the boot that fits you best, not the just the cheapest model...oh, and they might not be FTs...
Feb 21 2011 8:12PM
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Dharma
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ok thanks.
Feb 21 2011 8:18PM
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Keith.
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What he said above.
Feb 21 2011 8:33PM
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Dharma
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Ok I'm not completely basing my decision on price but I just thought you guys would want to know. I was just at my local shop and the owner showed me net years ft catalogue. The booters are $385 and the drop kicks are $449.
Feb 23 2011 3:14PM
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Pudge
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450? that's effed. i feel like the performer liner is worth less than just 50 than the pro
Feb 23 2011 4:27PM
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J.J.M
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Your my favortite NSer
Feb 23 2011 4:34PM
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Dharma
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I know dude. I'm pissed now because this looked sick. Maybe I'll find some older model booters or hot doggers because I just can't afford this stiff haha.
Feb 23 2011 4:36PM
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Dharma
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Stuff I mean lol
Feb 23 2011 4:38PM
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Dharma
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Just a shot in the dark here, but does anyone know where I can get a deal on some past years ft's?
Feb 23 2011 5:06PM
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andrew95
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agreed super helpful guy
Feb 23 2011 7:34PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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i think FT usually sells out every year and it's hard to find last  years stuff.
Feb 23 2011 7:43PM
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andrew95
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best bet would be a local shop... and even still they will be more than likely sold out

Feb 23 2011 7:45PM
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Dharma
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Yeah that's what I thought. My shops only got Seth Morrison pro models left but I'm going to okemo tomorrow so maybe some shops around there might have a few left.
Feb 23 2011 10:16PM
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