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Looking For New Park Ski Boots ($~450)[16/5'11"/170lbs]

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Michael_Thatcher
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Hello, my name is Mike and I ski in the SASKATCHEWAN PRAIRIE, with trips to Louise, Sunshine, and Whitefish. I am an ADVANCE TYPE 3+ SKIERthat skis everything. but, what I'm looking for in this future pair of SKI BOOTS is for park riding all day long. The Jumps I hit are about 15'-25', and there is a scatter of rails/boxes to hit. I am 16 5'11, 170 pounds and my BUDGET IS no more than $450 for Boots. Thanks For Your Help. A link to my main area: Missionridge.ca


In Summary:

LOCATION : Flat Prairie, with occasional trips to the rockies.
HEIGHT/AGE/WEIGHT : 5'11"/16/170
ABILITY LEVEL: Advance Type 3+
BUDGET: $450
WHAT KIND OF BOOT DO YOU WANT: Something for park


I hope I made this clear for you guys, thanks for your help! I went to my local ski shop yesterday (boxing day), it was really busy so I didn't have much of a chance to talk with a boot-fitter, however I did look at some of the boots. (Salomon SPK's/Wallisch Hot Doggers/Full Tilt's). I can extend my budget if it's going to make a huge difference, since I'm likely to have these boots for quite a few seasons!
Dec 27 2012 2:37PM
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LeComfortable
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Dalbello voodoo look great for wath you want!
Dec 27 2012 2:42PM
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dadunda
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There really is no such thing as a "park" boot. It is mostly just advertisement with a few extra features but the boot that fits your foot the best and has the best flex for you would be the best in the park. Go into the shop again open minded and try on any kind of boot (People even ride race boots in the park!).

I would like to direct you to the "How to buy ski boots" sticky at the top of the page for more information. There are just two many kids who go out and buy Tom Wallisch FTs because they think that they will stop shinbang and be the best park boot, then a few weeks later make a thread Full tilt pain omgz plz help.

Dec 27 2012 2:42PM
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tomPietrowski
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Dont worry about what the boot is worry about how it fits.

$450 is not much but hopefully you can find somthing on sale. First of all take about $150 aside and save that for custom footbeds, they make a huge differnce and you really cant get a good fit without them.

That leaves you around $300 for the boot. Luckily if you buy in a shop they will do boot work for free so you dont need to worry about that.

Your best bet is to sit down with a good fitter and let him select the best boot for you. In your price range there will not be much but hopefully they have a sale or some of last seasons boots.

Good luck.
Dec 27 2012 2:42PM
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Michael_Thatcher
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Alrighty, thanks for the advice, I'll head over there today and try a few pairs on. Perhaps I will up the budget a bit, I'm going to have these for a while. What kind of footbeds would you recommend?
Dec 27 2012 2:53PM
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tomPietrowski
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The best footbeds in my opinion are the Sidas Comformable's. They work great so long as the fitter knows allot about making them.

Defiantly avoid the Superfeet trim to fits. The Superffet Kork pro's can work well if you have a low arch and a stable foot.

But generally Sidas are the best option for most feet.
Dec 27 2012 3:06PM
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Michael_Thatcher
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Thanks for your help. I'll make sure to keep that in mind tonight when I go!
Dec 27 2012 4:22PM
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