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What boots to get?

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lechickenwing
Posts: 19 - Karma: 11
I'm 14, 5'9, 120 pounds, and a fairly aggressive skier. I ski for the powder, and do a lot of chutes in trees, reasonably sized drops (6-10feet) and I love making as few turns as possible in big bowls. I'm getting into big mountain style riding, and also backcountry touring. I want some boots with a good walk mode, but also really good downhill performance, and on the lower side of the price range. k+ for the most helpful comments and suggestions.
May 20 2012 9:36PM
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KillaSteeze
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go to a bootfitter, get boots that fit really well and not ones that just "look cool" like full tilts for example, it defiantly pays off in the long run
May 20 2012 9:41PM
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binturong-qwerty
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ones that fit... unless you want to be able to do triples... then get Full Tilts.
May 20 2012 9:49PM
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lechickenwing
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thanks. k+ to you
May 20 2012 9:50PM
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jibcrew1
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get full tilts they really are the best
May 20 2012 10:45PM
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lechickenwing
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thanks guys
May 20 2012 10:51PM
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snakerton
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ive heard that full tilts are good and everyone has them but what exactly makes them so good?
May 20 2012 11:58PM
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dadunda
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they help you float better in pow and spin faster as well as eliminating all shinbang no matter what.
May 21 2012 12:07AM
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snakerton
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so are most of the people at the ski shops boot fitters or do stores have a specific person who is a boot fitter?
May 21 2012 1:05AM
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TheClap.
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specific person and FT boots actually fucking suck, dont lisen to these 12 year olds.

go to your shop and ask to get fitted, boots are the most important thing you can buy, if your feet are happy youll be happy
May 21 2012 1:32AM
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SnailsNrailS
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theclaps just an ass wipe dont pay any attention to him, if u like to go big and ski pow get some full tilt seths
May 21 2012 1:48AM
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TheClap.
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are you fucking stupid kid? like really can you be that fucking dumb?


OP all the answers you need are here

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/311248/
May 21 2012 1:56AM
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Skiingsnow
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obvious troll is obvious
May 21 2012 2:15AM
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.jon
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boots aren't a fun purchase (like skis or new outerwear), but they are undoubtedly the most important piece of ski equipment.

take some time to find the best boot fitter in town. race teams often have connections to experienced boot fitters, and the best boot fitters (not coincidentally) often work in race shops. don't worry about whatever new gimmicky gadget comes out on next year's park boots. don't even worry about getting a park boot at all. whatever fits best is the best boot for you, within reason of course. throw on some blinders and entirely disregard the boot's graphic.

buy on the small side if there's ever a question between two sizes: a boot punch is much easier and more effective than bontex and foam work. your liners will also pack down, effectively adding volume to it.

i just dropped 630 bucks on my new boots after buying 225 dollar footbeds, and i don't regret a penny of it.
May 21 2012 9:09PM
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ikindalikeskiing
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cant tell if hes just stupid or trolling the op
May 21 2012 10:22PM
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_Jeffrey_
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i hear alpina boots are the best.
May 21 2012 11:10PM
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lechickenwing
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Thoughts on Dalbello boots? Probably kryptons or viruses
May 27 2012 1:03PM
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.ZT.
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I am getting fitted for new boots before camp. Any idea on any boots i should try out?
May 27 2012 1:26PM
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Mattsaff
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ANYONE WITH FULL TILTS IS AUTOMATICALLY A PROFESSIONAL SKIIER AND CAN SUCCESSFULLY FUTRE SPIN AND TRIPPLE
May 27 2012 1:42PM
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TimRiley
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boot fitter
May 27 2012 2:40PM
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ballsofsteeze
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i can personally attest to this. when i first bought my dropkicks i was a total gaper just getting in the park. my first day out i stomped my first switch double wobble 1260 octograb. the next trick i landed was a double cork 5 (suck it frej johnson). If i upgrade to hot doggers i know i'll land some triples.

i think i spelled frej's name wrong.
May 27 2012 2:54PM
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