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THURSTY
Posts: 393 - Karma: 174

switching from racing to freestyle. what is a good freestyle boot?

i ski in ontario

Nov 2 2011 3:29PM
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Evilchris
Posts: 2090 - Karma: 44
the one that fits
Nov 2 2011 3:43PM
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brapclap
Posts: 101 - Karma: 65
If you dont get Tom Wallish  hot doggers than dont even bother skiing park.  It not possible to do park and not use full tilts ... are you new??
Nov 2 2011 3:49PM
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SpaghettiWizard
Posts: 2825 - Karma: 166
full tilts, there are some good nordicas and technica agents are good but i guess theyre more all mountain
Nov 2 2011 6:47PM
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lukemeahan.
Posts: 1689 - Karma: 330
HAHA. Get whatever fits. Some brands would  be Atomic, Dalbello, Full Tilt, Lange, Nordica, Salomon. Theres lots more. But again get what fits
Nov 2 2011 6:51PM
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infuser
Posts: 1220 - Karma: 241
go to a bootfitter and have him pick you out what fits best... some good brands are full tilt, dalbello, nordica, salomon, etc...
Nov 2 2011 6:52PM
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crab_pretzel
Posts: 3919 - Karma: 622
wear boots. it helps you ski
Nov 2 2011 6:53PM
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howlongcanausern
Posts: 4982 - Karma: 1,737
full tilts for sure bro
Nov 2 2011 6:55PM
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SpaghettiWizard
Posts: 2825 - Karma: 166
not true. ive duct taped my bear feet before and was just fine
Nov 2 2011 7:13PM
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.R-Lohin
Posts: 1686 - Karma: 117
Don't listen to all these kids about Full Tilts, I like them, and want a pair, but its all about prefence and how much you ski. To the bootfitters you go!
Nov 2 2011 7:15PM
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Caleb.E
Posts: 3556 - Karma: 1,015
this.
Nov 2 2011 7:26PM
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Stickity
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Nov 2 2011 7:28PM
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Blurst
Posts: 13577 - Karma: 10,169
Get full tilts, there is even a shirt that says it.
Nov 2 2011 7:32PM
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infuser
Posts: 1220 - Karma: 241
the animal?
Nov 2 2011 7:40PM
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Blurst
Posts: 13577 - Karma: 10,169
no man your wrong, full tilts are the only good park boot
Nov 2 2011 7:54PM
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roddy116
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hey whats the next best alternative to full tilts if i have a wide foot?
Nov 2 2011 8:06PM
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EricaMN.
Posts: 2704 - Karma: 347
my feet are wide as fuck. TECHNICAS
Nov 2 2011 8:08PM
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Bumblesteeze
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Nov 2 2011 8:10PM
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Avifarer
Posts: 5926 - Karma: 598
if you want a boot that lasts, dont buy full tilts. if you want to keep buying parts to fix your boots, buy full tilts.
Nov 2 2011 8:11PM
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.R-Lohin
Posts: 1686 - Karma: 117
I REALLY hope that was sarcasm
Nov 2 2011 8:16PM
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3-6-steeze
Posts: 1135 - Karma: 147
Go to a boot fitter as soon as possible, because even weeks of researching boots online won't guarantee you'll be happy with the fit
Nov 2 2011 8:28PM
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Montana_Hoodrat
Posts: 1953 - Karma: 1,481
the full tilt booters. they are 102mm wide, compared to the regular full tilts that are 99mm wide.
Or the Salomon SPK, but I wouldn't recommend those unless you have really tough shins. :(
Nov 2 2011 8:39PM
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thebigbh88
Posts: 32 - Karma: 14
I use the SPK's and i rarely get shin bang. you just have to get them fitted right and find a place that will custom mold and shape them.
Nov 2 2011 9:06PM
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Montana_Hoodrat
Posts: 1953 - Karma: 1,481
They work for some people no doubt. I personally couldn't stand the lack of forward flex. the upper cuff was literally riveted to the lower part of the boot, preventing it from hinging forward. They say it's a 90 flex, but they don't really flex at all. I used them last year, riding mainly in the park, and I could feel my shins slam into the cuff on every landing. And yes, i even tried cranking the buckles down as tight as they would go.
Nov 2 2011 9:24PM
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Dr.Newschoolers
Posts: 1357 - Karma: 508
get whatever you think fits you...I would recommend the FT booter for a wide foot
Nov 2 2011 9:27PM
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Avifarer
Posts: 5926 - Karma: 598
if you are cranking your buckles as tight as they will go, your boots do not fit
Nov 2 2011 9:29PM
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Nigeria
Posts: 329 - Karma: 2,080
You win sir
Nov 2 2011 9:29PM
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thebigbh88
Posts: 32 - Karma: 14
Amen to that sir
Nov 2 2011 9:51PM
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TOUCHE
Posts: 1183 - Karma: 162
read no further and dont become a brandslave and get 'good' boots that dont fit right!
Nov 2 2011 10:13PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
Posts: 9215 - Karma: 5,398
the boots you already have? assuming you had good ones for racing. unless they're like race boots that you put on to race and then immediately take off when you're done. then you might want a second pair.
Nov 2 2011 10:20PM
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Montana_Hoodrat
Posts: 1953 - Karma: 1,481
i realized that. This year I dropped a size (in addition to getting full tilt booters)
Nov 2 2011 10:52PM
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