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percs
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Im trying to find on new schoolers some 28.5 Full Tilt Hot Dogger or Dropkicks. I've been looking for some for a while and cant find any. I know this should be posted on WTB but hardly anyone goes on there. So if you or anybody you kno is selling 28.5 Full Tilt Hot Dogger or Dropkicks pleas let me kno. Thanks
Sep 2 2012 10:08PM
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tomPietrowski
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Most shops should have them instock by now. Obviously try to avoid buying boots online and getting second hand boots online is even worse.

Your boots are one of the most important pieces of kit, dont skimp.
Sep 2 2012 10:22PM
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rudager
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Buy what fits.

Since you're looking for two different fitting boots, you obviously haven't done enough research, let alone trying on and seeing what fits...
Sep 2 2012 10:39PM
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percs
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before u just make assumptions, i went and tried on full tilts. Who do you think you are? you think you kno everything! how do u kno if ive went and tried on boots or not?Or if ive done enough research? i kno what fits me! F off and let me buy what i want. -k
Sep 3 2012 12:38AM
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rudager
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Easy there cowboy. I'm just trying to help

I was thinking Booters, not Drop Kicks. I apologize.
As said, many shops are bringing in new gear, and old gear will go on sale. If you know it fits, shop around online. Like untracked.com
Sep 3 2012 1:17AM
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tomPietrowski
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^ do not buy boots online even if you have tried them on. You will still need them fitting such as custom footbeds, getting the liners molded and possibly shell adjustments.

Also if you buy in a shop you will get a boot fit garentee which means if the boots dont feel as good once you start skiing in them you can get them refitted free of charge.

Al of these are reasons why you should never really get a boot online, its just not worth it, even if they are slightly cheaper online.
Sep 3 2012 1:26AM
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rudager
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As much as you're trying to help, he might get mad and message you.


Online boot buying is risky. I don't understand why people always resort to it.

However, molding liners, footbeds, and punch outs can all be done in a shop after the boots are purchased.
I've been able to do it without any worries.

Plus, supporting your local shop is always a bonus, and they take very kindly to it
Sep 3 2012 1:52AM
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tomPietrowski
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^ of course you can get the molding and stretching done after you buy a boot online but you will be paying for it, whereas if you buy the boot in the shop in the first place it will be free. The cost of molding and stretching will often be more then you save buying online so it just is not worth it.

Hopefully if we can all make the newer members realize buying boots online is not actually any cheaper, then there would not be so many threads with boot problems.


Sep 3 2012 1:55AM
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percs
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Sep 3 2012 8:42PM
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TChronic
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http://www.getboards.com/products/Full-Tilt-Drop-Kick-Ski-Boots-2012.html
http://www.getboards.com/categories/Snow/Boots/Ski-Boots/Men%27s-Ski-Boots/
obviously trying them on in a store and purchasing them there would be ideal. But if full tilts do fit your feet then heres some online. I wouldn't recommend buying used because used boots just suck. Simple as that.
Sep 3 2012 9:00PM
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rudager
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Not to mention the wear on toes and heels in them, along with any punchouts that have been done.
Sep 3 2012 9:01PM
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acolvin12
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full tilt is the way to go and buy new
Sep 3 2012 10:22PM
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percs
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thanks. +K
Sep 3 2012 10:39PM
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stickski
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so much of this right here.
Sep 3 2012 10:49PM
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percs
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but im stilling looking for what the description says! offer up!
Sep 3 2012 11:13PM
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Finkle
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Well from your previous posts you can pretty much tell that you have not went to a boot fitter. Actually not to assume, but it seems like you bought some 27.5 classics offline....wore them around the house and now decided to get 28.5 hotdoggers or drop kicks 2 days later. Doesn't seem like you went to a boot fitter. Just do it... it only benefits you dude.
Sep 4 2012 12:56AM
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Sep 4 2012 1:26AM
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joshua
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Buy boots from a local shop. First of all, you should never buy boots online without trying them on, and second of all, if you do go to a shop, try on boots/get an employee to help fit you, and then walk away and buy online, that is just a huge slap in the face to the shop. Spend the extra money, and buy from a local shop. Most shops will be happy to set you up with the right boot, and will be happy to help you if you ever need bootfitting work done. Boots are one piece of ski equipment you do not want to mess around with, b/c nothing can ruin a day or even season of skiing than a poorly fitted boot.
Sep 4 2012 12:21PM
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percs
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I live in las Vegas and they'res only one shop and they suck at everything with skis and don't have any good brands
Sep 5 2012 10:40AM
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Finkle
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I am sure you know what your talking about, but its so hard to believe that a city like Las Vegas has no local ski shops at all. But what are bad brands? Just try them on... A boot is made for functionality not for show...
Sep 5 2012 1:58PM
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rudager
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Make the extra drive to a ski shop and boot fitter. It'll be way more worth it.
Sep 5 2012 9:00PM
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