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Dalbello VS Full Tilts

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alexg1687
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I'm keen to give a 3 piece boot a go, given all the hype around them. Don't know if they fit my feet yet so obviously I'll have to check that out. A guy at the shop told me today that the full tilts allow a lot of movement around the top of the boot, whereas the dalbellos are more rigid. This might be a deciding factor (if its true) because I like to charge around at speed a lot of the time and I race skiercross a few times a year, as well as regular park stuff and screwing around.

So I wan't your opinion. Helpful, technical responses greatly appreciated.
Mar 24 2011 7:30AM
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come_at_me_bro
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i dont personally have Dalbellos, but some of my siing buddies do. We are hitting cliffs 20-40 ft. jumps of about the same size in the park, and they say that they couldnt be happier with the performace. They rae riding Kypton Rampages, you might want to check them out.
Mar 24 2011 10:43AM
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monkatizer
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GET WHATEVER FITS CORRECTLY!!!
Mar 24 2011 11:19AM
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BenWhit
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i had a pair of dalbello krypton rampages and they were sweet. i'm 6'2" 180 pounds and they were pretty stiff. you can fucking charge with them, no doubt about it.
with filltilts, you have the option of different flex tongues, so if you're looking to charge you can switch to a stiffer one.
Mar 24 2011 12:25PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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I have il moros.
1. THEY FIT ME
2. I do like them a lot, the tongue is sort of stiff but they bend really far forward which is better than having a soft tongue that has a small range of motion. plus the shin closure system is amazing. love the slap ratchet.

can't speak for full tilts.
Mar 24 2011 12:29PM
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DW.
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I have got the hot doggers, and for some reason, I get the worst shinbang in them. I don't think that it's because they don't fit properly, because there is no gap on the cuff between my shin and the liner, or my calf and the liner, but there is a little space on the sides. I don't really know if that's relevant. I also tried on the black dalbellos from this year, krypton somethings, and they seemed to fit just as well as the fulltilts (I didn't notice the gap at first, and obviously didn't get shinbang from trying them on), but I had my heart set on the fulltilts. If I could do it again, I would probably get the dalbellos. But also, another boot that was incredibly comfy, was the Nordica dead money I think (Idk, the one that's black with an orange liner). I would recommend that or the dalbellos
Mar 24 2011 12:45PM
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beowulf
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If your getting shinbang its because the boots dont fit. Sell your fulltilts on here and get new boots.
Mar 24 2011 12:52PM
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DW.
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thank you, that's what I've been told. But I don't understand where they don't fit? I've done some research, and it seems as though shinbang is caused by either way backseat landings (That has happened) or by too much room between your shin and the liner. But there isn't any room between my shin and the liner, as far as I can see. Can you help me out with that?
Mar 24 2011 1:00PM
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Simmo
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I think you get shin bruising from badly fitting boots and a different type of shin bang (strain injury) from landing backseat which even the best fitting boots ain't gonna help with. You just gotta work your legs out.

I tried on both dalbello's and FT's, ended up with the dalbello's just because the service i got at the shop was much better.

I liked the full tilts because they were so light, but they lacked heel hold and I hate those buckles.

Won't be going back to overlap boots, 3-piece is awesome.


Mar 24 2011 1:19PM
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Toasty.
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1st- get what fits.

2nd- i love my voodoos, they fit amazingly and the flew is perfect for a wider foot person.

Mar 24 2011 1:59PM
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bluehouseskis
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I bought some fulltilts this season thinking that they would be the most comfortable boot ever.... they're not. I'm so sad i sold my dalbello's. I ski everything, park when its sunny and pow wwhen it snows. But i will be buying dalbellos next season because they are the most comfortable boot ever. IMO

But buy what fits. Make sure you wear your socks/long johns to the bootfitter so you can be sure they fit right.
Mar 24 2011 2:21PM
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Dyar
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As stated above whatever fits.  I used to own some Dalbello Rampages and the did not fit me correctly and lost both my big toe nails wearing them for a season.  I know own Full Tilt High Fives and have had no problems at all.  But again whatever feels better to you...
Mar 24 2011 2:31PM
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Toasty.
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*flex
Mar 24 2011 3:04PM
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nCrow
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I have Dalbello Raves and they're awesome
Mar 24 2011 3:28PM
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tall_t
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dont question the tom wallisch boot. i have the dabello il moro, and theyre pretty ill. but the better choice is the fts, cause theyre lighter

Mar 24 2011 4:02PM
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Afeld
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Mar 24 2011 4:03PM
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Toasty.
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false. my voodoos are the same as my dads bumblebees.

yes my dad rocks ft

Mar 24 2011 5:23PM
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I_Am_Mod
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just throwin this in: the nordica ace of spades and related freestyle boots are 3-piece as well; the AoS is also one hell of a comfortable boot if it fits you right .....
Mar 24 2011 5:26PM
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Toasty.
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i was gonna get them, but they were 350 euro and the voodoos were only 250.
Mar 24 2011 5:30PM
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cwillygood
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i have full tilts.....they fit correctly....but i still get shin bang when im going hard....but no on little stuff( obviously ) but i think there super comfy
Mar 24 2011 5:36PM
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shibby
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http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/145107-full-tilt-vs-krypton-boot-info

Read that. Dalbellos for me though, almost everything on Full Tilts (plastic, buckles, cables) feels cheaper.
Mar 24 2011 5:53PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Dalbellos and full tilts dont fit the same.
Mar 24 2011 6:07PM
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shibby
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This too, I haven't skied either but have done a lot of trying on in store. Dalbello (Kryptons) are definitely lower volume.
Mar 24 2011 6:11PM
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Blurst
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Actually to be honest the krypton series and the full tilt original series are pretty similiar fitting boot.
Same Last
Similiar three piece design.
Mar 24 2011 6:13PM
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Juice.Doctor
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i'd say the only differences are the forward lean and the volume in the toe box.. i like dalbellos best. but still get what fits.
also question:
how would the lowest number of flex in a shin piece for dalbello compare to full tilt's shin piece's?
Mar 24 2011 6:23PM
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MothaHucker
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i have the dalbello krypton rampage, and i have never been more satisfied with a boot in my life. they charge hard and hve a big range of flex patterns, i can drop big cliffs with them and stomp switch withouyt feeling wobbly like i did in my previous boot. get em
Mar 24 2011 7:00PM
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DGOskeeze
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I would recommend the Dalbello Krypton Pro. I have been in them for two years now and they rule. They come with two tongues. Stiff and medium. If you race a little it would be nice to throw in the stiff ones. Med. for park.
They also come with two zeppas (bootboards...) soft and rigid. If you are gonna be doing more freeskiing throw the soft ones in. Never had a problem with bruised heels or anything like that.
I have found that the Krypton Pro with ID liner is much nicer than Full Tilts. The intuition liner you get is the nicest liner on the market. Hands down.
The flex to a Dalbello is also one of the most consistent flexes I have ever found in a boot. My last Tecnicas would flex a little then feel like they hit a brickwall. The progressive flex of the Dalbello gets stiffer at the end of the flex. The more you drive them, the more they give back.
The dynalink heel buckle also rules. Unrivaled heel retention from that thing. So nice in fact that I hardly even strap the lower buckle.
You should go to your local dealer and check a pair out. Stand in them for a bit because right off the bat the liners don't feel too awesome. They are pretty stiff, but as you stay in them and warm them up they just feel better and better. Hope this helps.
Mar 24 2011 8:22PM
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alexg1687
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Thanks a lot guys, that's awesome. I really do believe in getting a boot that fits correctly rather than chasing brands. If the dalbello doesn't fit properly then I wont be getting it. There are just a few things that turned me off full tilts, the plastic buckles being one, but mainly that a lot of people have told me (bootfitters included) that im going to struggle to carve really hard in them. One even suggested I get a pair for park stuff and keep my existing nordicas for racing, but i dont want to do that.
Mar 24 2011 8:59PM
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ndye
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I use Rampages, and love them, no shin bang or toe bang or anything like that. But get whatever works best for you man, thats whats most important
Mar 24 2011 9:02PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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If you're gonna race in them, the dalbello C tongue (i think thats the stiff one) is like brutally stiff. I put it in once and was like wut? super stiff. dalbellos felt lower volume to me after trying on full tilts.
Mar 24 2011 9:05PM
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blah..
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I have raves also. Didn't know anything about them but I tried them on at this sale and they fit very well. Plus 150$ was a steal. Overall they have been the best boot I've had so far, and I've had lots of problems with boots. Theyfit well, didn't get cold. And had enough range for doing everything. Great boots. Very unknown.
Mar 24 2011 9:38PM
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steezysteeze
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I got fulltilts, they fit my feet an work great.

The only thing i don't like too much though is the wired buckle system. One time after Back yard seshing i only clipped one side of the strap into the buckle so one side was in and one side was just outside of the buckle. The one on the outside prevented me from being able to unclip that buckle so i had to unscrew the boot at the ankle screw for the cant system to get my foot out and undo the buckle. Anyways just be careful buckling up i guess. But i think that that was just a fluke.
Mar 24 2011 10:28PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Well i dont fit in dalbellos at all, but fulltilts fit me perfectly.
Mar 25 2011 3:12AM
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Juice.Doctor
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Then your feet have a higher volume. Dalbello- only low volume... Full tilts- high and low volume
Mar 25 2011 12:38PM
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LEATH
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I have had both Krypton's and Konflicts. I think I'm going back to Kryptons because I never had a problem with them, my full tilts middle buckle keeps getting stripped and Full Tilt keeps running out of parts. This has happened to  multiple people I know.
Mar 26 2011 9:12AM
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lukewalnuts
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FULL TILT and i'm not saying this because i've only tried one of the two brands. First i tried dalbello and i was decently happy with the boot. Although it was slightly heavy and a little uncomfortable if your out skiing hard for a 10 hour day. Next i tried full tilt ( i got the booter) and i loved them. so light weight and perfect for a wide footed guy like me. bottom line which ever one foots u the best u should buy
Mar 26 2011 9:46AM
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