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Which SPK for all-mountain?

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C.R.G.M.
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I was just wondering which SPK model is best for an all-mountain boot cause I just tried on a pair at sport chek and they are the compfiest things in the world and im looking to get a pair of SPK's within the next few weeks.

Dont know if this helps but im an aggressive downhill skiier 28.5 boot. Venture into the park for mostly jumps.

+k for help!

Mar 27 2011 4:40PM
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Its_Greg
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You probably want the pro or at least the kaos... The kreation is more of a begginer boot and the flex is way too soft for any aggressive all mountain skiing.
Mar 27 2011 5:47PM
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derpina
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Pro for sure! It's 110 flex and it's seriously my dream boot on every part of the mountain. I can charge the fuck out of the bowls and rip the fuck out of the park in them. Doesn't matter where you are. I'll never ride another boot.
Mar 27 2011 5:59PM
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arandomname
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It depends if you want a softer or stiffer boot.  I would go SPK Pro if I had to get one of the three, but I would also probably never get the SPK for all-mountain.  It does not have nearly enough forward lean.
Mar 27 2011 6:35PM
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derpina
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Meh. With the technology that goes into boots and skis these days I don't think forward lean is that necessary. I never ever have a problem with them.
Mar 27 2011 6:37PM
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arandomname
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Maybe, I don't know.  I felt awkward in SPKs when a friend of mine and I switched boots for a run.
Mar 27 2011 6:40PM
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C.R.G.M.
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I kinda like a bit of a stiffer boot. 10 being top flex, 1 being barely any flex. I'd say I like a 7-8 flex. I was looking at the Kaos the other day but cant you tighten or loosen the flex on them or no?
Mar 27 2011 6:53PM
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derpina
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Here's the thing... I'm a 5'4" girl, maybe 130lbs soaking wet and have no problems with the SPK pro being too stiff. They are PERFECT. They're 110 but there is so much padding in those suckers that you have extra give. It's not like a 110 race boot with zero padding and it feels like your leg's in a cast. You're going to be disappointed with the Kaos or Kreation if you don't spend much time in the park. Get the Pro, you won't regret it.
Mar 27 2011 6:59PM
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C.R.G.M.
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Thing is the Pro (Me being 14) would be like 2 months saving. Arent they like 700 bucks...
Mar 27 2011 7:28PM
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sskier
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I have the 09 kreations and I love them,but like said above,they are pretty soft.If you are heavier and sending massive drops go with a kaos or pro model,the kreation will be super soft.
Mar 27 2011 7:30PM
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derpina
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Retail is "$735" but you will NEVER see them for that much.

Between $550 - $400! Depends where you buy.


Mar 27 2011 7:30PM
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sskier
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www.corbetts.com go there NOW to get the pro for like 399,seriosuly look at it.I bought my step ups there for 285 plus tax(322) and the original price is 479.Great deals.
Mar 27 2011 7:31PM
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Banane.
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I wont recommended spk for all mountain, i have some and hate them when om skiing hard. But thy are the good in park and fits great, little wide for me ( liner are packed out)
Mar 27 2011 7:49PM
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derpina
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You have to specify which SPK you ride. Difference in SPK pro and Kreation is night and day.
Mar 27 2011 7:58PM
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Banane.
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Kaos, sorry for this.
Mar 27 2011 8:51PM
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sskier
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never mind,they are $304 on corbetts not $399.
Mar 27 2011 8:51PM
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blatt
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flex is a preference. since they all have the same fit, the only real differences are looks and flex. If you like a stiffer boot go with the ghost or if you want a lighter flex try the pro or the kaos
Mar 27 2011 9:33PM
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C.R.G.M.
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Say if I were to go with the Kaos.. Would I really feel that much of a difference on the 100 flex. At my local mountain (say I were to do the biggest drop there = 20 ft) I wouldnt really feel it that much would I..?
Mar 27 2011 10:22PM
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blatt
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If your dropping 20 ft cliffs and charging pow, go with the ghost.
Mar 27 2011 10:57PM
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derpina
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He doesn't have $900. The SPK Pro is going to be the closest to the Ghost though.


I'd go with the SPK Pro, still. Haha. Kaos might be okay. I definitely wouldn't go with the Kreation though. Too soft IMO.
Mar 27 2011 11:06PM
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C.R.G.M.
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On my mountain... Pow comes every two years (Unless you consider 12 cm of fresh snow every couple days, and hardening at night "Pow" than I wont be charging pow.) I was just saying 20ft drop as an example. Kaos I think is the boot im goin for!  

Mar 27 2011 11:08PM
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C.R.G.M.
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Come to think of it my Sport Chek near by stopped selling winter gear today... Where in Canada or  the US can I buy the Kaos say next month on the 20th?
Mar 27 2011 11:14PM
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jblaski
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If you really want an all-mountain boot. Go look at the Shogun. It's between the stiff burly Ghost, and the soft SPK.
Mar 28 2011 1:07AM
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.Duncan.
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i got my ghost's for 100$ /claim

haha but for real if you are 14 don't waste your money on a boot you outgrow immediately, get something that is stiff enough for everything and will let you grow.
Mar 28 2011 1:33AM
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Legoman
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Im sorry but SPK Pros are not a 110 flex, they are still one of the softest boots out there.

If you have to have Salomon get the Ghost or Shogun, unless you have boats for feet then try something else like a Technica or something.
Mar 28 2011 1:44AM
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sskier
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www.corbetts.com
Mar 28 2011 6:59AM
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C.R.G.M.
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Awsome thanks for the help guys, much appreciated. I think im gunna go with the Kaos.

^^^ Someone up there said if your still growing... Yeah, Im 5'11 190 Size 11.5 Feet so I think growing is at its end.

Mar 28 2011 12:30PM
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.nasty
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they felt that way because of the far more straight up stance they have. it's almost a 90 degree angle. lol
Mar 28 2011 12:48PM
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arandomname
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Yeah, I know, it's kinda rediculous.

And to those people recommending Ghosts... that's not one of the SPKs.  The three SPKs are the Pro, Kaos, and Kreation.  The Ghost is a 120-130 flex boot I believe, with a last of around 98.  I'm not 100% sure on the flex or last of the Ghost but I know it is totally different from the SPKs.  Also, SPK Pros are said to be a 110 flex, but I think they're more like 100 and then the Kaos a 90 and Kreation an 80.  And those numbers might be a bit high.

Mar 29 2011 7:38PM
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