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Yeti Width Ski Boots...

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Squashit
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Hola-

Tis my second season in the park, and I gotta say I'm lovin' it- I have a serious addiction that no counseling center can cure.

A problem I've encountered is my SPK's seem to be to narrow for my "Yeti" like feet.. I've been doing a bit a research on boots to see if there are any companies that make a 110mm wide boot.. even a 105mm would suffice- but no luck yet.

I've heard a rumor that Dalbello makes a 105mm IL Moro, which I wouldn't mind taking the damage to the wallet for, but I'd like to get some input from the pro's first.

SO- does anyone know of a company that makes a 110mm? And if not, can you confirm if Dalbello really does make a 105mm?

Thanks boys and girls

Jan 23 2012 2:00PM
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Trace.
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I know Atomic makes the "live fit" boots which have a 106mm last, not sure about the 105mm IL moro though.
Jan 23 2012 2:07PM
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thegouda
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im pretty sure the dalbello boss is 105mm
Jan 23 2012 2:08PM
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CDdesign
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i second the Atomic Live fit boots.. variable width
Jan 23 2012 2:10PM
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Squashit
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muchas gracias ombres! :-)

Jan 23 2012 2:15PM
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SkierX
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Boss is 103mm.

Just a heads up to be aware of to the OP. There are a lot of wider boots out there, thing is most of them are for recreational skiers who will sacrifice performance for comfort. Make sure that you keep an eye on flex and pick a boot that fits your foot properly without being a limp dick on your foot.
Jan 23 2012 2:30PM
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CDdesign
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***excelent asterix***
Jan 23 2012 2:34PM
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Moon_Park
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hahahahahaha
Jan 23 2012 2:34PM
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onenerdykid
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Live Fit 120 helps avoid limp dick ;)
Jan 23 2012 4:24PM
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SkierX
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Which is a very good thing.

Ladies do not like limp dicks, and who wants something that ladies don't like?
Jan 23 2012 4:39PM
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onenerdykid
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Quoting for truth
Jan 23 2012 4:46PM
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Squashit
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well I'm def into skiing to please the ladies.......................................and to avoid limp dick.
Jan 23 2012 5:08PM
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VD.
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 on the atomic live fit note try out the atomic overload 106mm last, here's the link to the evo page:

 - http://www.evo.com/alpine-ski-boots/atomic-overload-reactor.aspx#image=44722.Color.Hardgoods_BlueBlue_Image.jpg

Jan 23 2012 5:26PM
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.cam.
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Aren't spk's a 106 mm last?
Jan 23 2012 5:28PM
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Squashit
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alright, so I've decided to shoot for the Dalbello Boss... does anyone know the TRUE difference between the Boss and the Boss I.D.?  I know the insole is different but I'm curious about what the difference is... was the I.D. developed to increase shinbang protection?

If anyone actually has these boots give me a shout, I'm prob gonna pick these up in the next week or two.

Jan 25 2012 1:39PM
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thegouda
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the difference between them is the ID has the intuition liner. get the ID
Jan 25 2012 1:42PM
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Squashit
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thank you bro bro- I understand the liner is the difference but the function of the liner is the nature of the question here... any info on that?

I've navigated to the dalbello homepage and did plenty of looking around but no real explanation... is there a difference in control? Is there a difference in shinbang? What's de scoop on deez boots?

I greatly appreciate your help!

Jan 25 2012 2:03PM
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SkierX
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Intuition liners will provide a better fit, better control, more comfort and more warmth than the standard liners will.
Jan 25 2012 2:08PM
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Balto
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You can punch and grind out boots quite a bit, you can deff make your spks fit
Jan 25 2012 3:00PM
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Squashit
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gracias!

Jan 26 2012 9:51AM
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SwagasaurusRex
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Definitely. And i see you live in minnesota. Go to Pierce Ski and Skate. It is the location where almost all of the states best racers go, and it has one of the states best boot fitters named Dave Hinz. He is the head boot fitter for all of the minnesota highschool and college race teams, and will definitely help you with your boots. He will likely be able to heat up the boot and punch it out wide enough for your spk's to fit correctly. He worked miracles with my boots. It is definitely worth a shot. btw the shop is right off of 35W and 98th street.
Feb 23 2012 11:05PM
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Squashit
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muchas gracias! lol

I've decided to ride out the rest of the season on my SPK's. I had a couple guys in the park say that the SPK pro's would be more fitting to me, but I'd assume they have the same last, and upright position the SPK is known for.

The problem I'm having is the boots are too upright, carving is more difficult than traditional ski boots- which I would expect. Is this a known issue with the SPK's (not being an all mountain boot?) or would this be a noob just needing to practice carving fundementals?

Thanks again, I appreciate all the input!

Feb 29 2012 4:34PM
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tomPietrowski
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The SPK pro will fit the same as the 90 or kaos.

The spk is quite upright, but this does not mean, its no good for all mountain. I have been wearing them since they came out, and the only thing there a little soft for is big mountain. The stance of teh boot when foward is only a few degrees off somthing like an impact 100 for example.

Have you got footbeds in your current boots, and were they even fitted for you? I would imagine by aligning your foot and possibly a strech you should get them to fit.

And just about the intutions they will fit tighter then the standard liner, this may be good or bad, you will have to try them to see. They will be warmer and form a bit better to your foot, but they will wear out faster then the standard heat mold liners.
Feb 29 2012 5:35PM
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