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I am going to a bootiffter tomorrow but any suggestions?

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snl093
Posts: 251 - Karma: 11
ive been looking at full tilt booter spk pro and a couple others
Oct 26 2011 12:19AM
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Bumblesteeze
Posts: 3092 - Karma: 748
All you need to do is listen to his advice and try on boots.
Don't forget your skis socks...
Oct 26 2011 12:27AM
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Bumblesteeze
Posts: 3092 - Karma: 748
All you need to do is listen to his advice and try on boots.
Don't forget your ski socks...
Oct 26 2011 12:27AM
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Kreech
Posts: 4178 - Karma: 3,024
This. do NOT go in with preconcieved ideas of what you want to get. Looks/popular idea do NOT matter. Even if it's the shittiest looking boot in the world, if it fits right, get it. Forget everything you think you know, and just let him fit you.
Oct 26 2011 1:15AM
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gretzels
Posts: 170 - Karma: 339
thisthisthis!

Don't be afraid of sizing down a bit if he urges you to.
Getting a tighter fit boot helps so much--you can really be "one with the ski" by eliminating the slightest bit of wiggle room.
Plus, toenails will always come back :)
Oct 26 2011 1:59AM
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Chaunceyskis
Posts: 2197 - Karma: 346
Its insane how much I have sized down in the past two years. I wear a size 13 shoe on average and i'm wearing a 28.5 Full Tilt boot which on their sizing chart is a mens 10.5...not syaing that you need to size down this drastically, but I have found that the wideness of my foot is what has given me the larger shoe size and a smaller ski boot with a wide last has given me that "one with the ski" feeling that was mentioned ABOVE^^

so yes...just let the boot fiitter work his or her magic and good luck finding the perfect boot.....

BUT PLEASE make sure you trust your bootfitter....your season depends on it
Oct 26 2011 2:41AM
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Alkyy
Posts: 2839 - Karma: 149
I just got put into a pair of Lang race boots and couldn't be happier.  I was not expecting that going in.
Oct 26 2011 10:56AM
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Mt_Baker_Man
Posts: 2012 - Karma: 105
If he doesn't take the liner out and shell fit your naked foot just in the boot shell first, walk out the door and find someone else.
Oct 26 2011 1:56PM
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hokkanee
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 435
bring him treats
Oct 26 2011 2:38PM
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Randy_Quench
Posts: 5447 - Karma: 4,343
I agree with 50% of this thread. definately listen to him and keep your initial thoughts to yourself. IE "these arnt full tilts i dont want them"
however, make sure you are comfortable in the boots they suggest to you. dont let them size you down too much. the reason i say this is a lot of local shops are race oriented and racers wear VERY sized down boots. get something that is snug and feels good but isnt 20 sizes too small.
Oct 26 2011 2:56PM
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Mt_Baker_Man
Posts: 2012 - Karma: 105
Like me... I am in a 24.
Oct 26 2011 6:25PM
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CorbinLefebvre
Posts: 175 - Karma: 164
Dalbello is a quality boot and i love how you tighten the top buckle. Ive never had problems with Dalbello

Oct 29 2011 5:54PM
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Blake.P
Posts: 9894 - Karma: 3,585
mine never fall off, its wierd. the whole outside half turns purple and it doesnt really go away until like august
Oct 29 2011 6:08PM
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mountainviper
Posts: 1931 - Karma: -3
Don't listen to any of these dummies. You march in there and demand full tilts that are two sizes bigger than your sneakers. Then slap the fitter and then slap your momma and tell that bitch she best bust out a credit card before you gots to keep it realz and get all steezy naw mean? Seriously listen to what everyones sayin and let the fitter do his/her thing on your foot ok?
Oct 29 2011 6:22PM
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Crispy.
Posts: 6116 - Karma: 7,712
nah bro just go for the Tom Walish boots cuz they're so sick and they're park boots so you must get them.
Oct 29 2011 9:32PM
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richard.
Posts: 873 - Karma: 55
be open minded to all options
Oct 29 2011 9:38PM
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mountainviper
Posts: 1931 - Karma: -3
You forgot the two sizes too big but other that, your post pisses excellence!
Oct 29 2011 10:12PM
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mountainviper
Posts: 1931 - Karma: -3
All jokes aside OP....peep the sticky up top titled "how to buy ski boots". Should give ya all the info you need.
Oct 29 2011 10:43PM
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forrest1
Posts: 88 - Karma: 18
what city r u in
Oct 30 2011 12:09AM
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TijmenDal
Posts: 4849 - Karma: 1,295
Listen to his advice, but make your own decision.

You should get the boots which give you you the following feeling when putting on:
OMG! THESE ARE HEAVEN! THEY'RE SO TIGHT AND SNUG AND THEY FEEL REALLY COMFY, ALTHOUGH I THINK MY BLOODFLOW TO MY FEET IS GONE.

You KNOW when you got the right boot. If you haven't gotten the above feeling, get another boot. Really. A boot should feel like every square inch is covered by the liner, but in all places with the same pressure (when putting it on, a lot! But it'll wear out)
Oct 30 2011 4:09AM
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maxwell666
Posts: 554 - Karma: 20
everyone in this thread is regurgitating bullshit, you need to decide what boot you want based on what you do, they are all saying "omg its a park boot, big deal get what fits" but it does matter, have fun landing a jump with your knees forced forwards in a 150 flex race boot with 30 degrees of forwards lean.
Oct 30 2011 6:18AM
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@tlas
Posts: 1625 - Karma: 68
i had that feeling for the double six's! then i looked at my wallet...  sad, i had to part with them. and go with the spk kid pro.... a very similar fit just a wie bit heavier and abit harder to get into.  my next years boot!
Oct 30 2011 10:32AM
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