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What Are Some Good Park Boots?

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whatsamonad
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Hey guys, I'm in the market for some new park boots but I also ski the rest of the eastern mountains. I've been looking at the Full Tilt Booter's and they look sick but I don't know much about boots at all. Could you guys give me some recommendations on what park boots to get and which ones you guys like? I'm 6' and 130 (LOL IK XD)
Jan 2 2013 4:56PM
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last_tango
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Boot fitter

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Jan 2 2013 5:03PM
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whatsamonad
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I kinda wanted some reconciliations on boots that you guys like just to give me some ideas. Also, how is Full Tilt as a boot company?
Jan 2 2013 5:08PM
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Bertrand
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No such thing as a park boot. Go to a bootfitter. Find a boot that fits and flexes the way you want it to. Buy those boots.
Jan 2 2013 5:10PM
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No.Quarter
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I probably wouldn't go for boots that fit you...




think about it
Jan 2 2013 5:12PM
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J_Steez
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Yo,
I have the FT classics and they are dope.
If you are willing to spend a little more money than the booters, go and buy the drop kicks, or classics, or hot doggers.
FT'S are great dude.
Jan 2 2013 5:17PM
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EthanScott23
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if the guy wanted to hear that shit he'd go to any other thread on ns so I think like dalbello voodoos and spks for a more sturdy boot i have tom wallisch hot doggers and i find them pretty soft for what i like to do
Jan 2 2013 5:18PM
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EthanScott23
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not talking about jared b js
Jan 2 2013 5:19PM
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whatsamonad
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Thanks a bunch guys! And Yes I know I know I'll go to a fitter I just wanted to get some ideas
Jan 2 2013 5:24PM
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aust.s
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You my friend are an idiot.
Jan 2 2013 8:38PM
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No.Quarter
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yeah. sure. he's the idiot
Jan 2 2013 8:41PM
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DeRizzo
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hahahahaahhahhaahahahaahahahah no
Jan 2 2013 8:57PM
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DosasNMimosas
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get fulltilts... who needs boots that fit right when you can just buy swagged out kicks?

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sarcasm if you didnt get it
Jan 2 2013 8:59PM
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whatsamonad
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Haha yeah I see that I should definitely go to a fitter now, just wanted to get some ideas of what you guys were rocking. Also there aren't many fitters near where I live but I'll get to one. Thanks for the help!
Jan 2 2013 9:33PM
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Bertrand
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Nawh.

There are different flexes that may be better for some people who ski a lot of park. The flex you choose is based on how you like to ski, and how heavy you are. My friend rocks booters. They are a "park boot". He likes soft boots, and didn't get them because they are for park, he got them because they fit his feet and he likes the flex. I rock first chairs. Definitely not a "park boot", yet I still lap the park when the snow isn't good. For me, my "park boot" is the stiffest boot full tilt offers.

Just trying to say that companies slap labels on boots based off of trends. If they label a boot a park boot, it convinces people it is the best boot for them because they ski park, when it might not be. My friend, even though he charges hard in and out of the park, will ski a soft boot because he likes it. I however, will not dip below a 100 flex because I feel like my shin will touch my toes. It's all personal preference.

Buy a boot that fits and flexes right for you, instead of what you think is right when you go in.
Jan 2 2013 11:38PM
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Clark~G
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get solomon spk's theyre great
Jan 2 2013 11:48PM
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whatsamonad
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Thanks man, I'm really learning a lot about boots here that I didn't know before. I guess they are a lot different then park skis vs other types of skis because it's mostly personal preference. I'll see if I can find a fitter with Full TIlt's around where I live because I think they look baller and I would love to try some.
Jan 2 2013 11:48PM
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SkiFreshPow
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Not gonna give you crap about a bootfitter I'll just tell you about the the booters (and other ft options). Booters are the wider shell that ft makes, for feet around 103-104 mm as opposed to 98 with the hot dogger, first chair, etc. If you have wide feet they would be the correct shell, otherwise forget it. Also, if you are gonna go for a wide full tilt you should get the high five. They have a way better liner and a 6 flex tongue instead of 4. you'd still be good in the park but it'll feel more stable when ripping up the groomers.
Jan 3 2013 3:23AM
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onenerdykid
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Going into shop with a specific brand or model in your mind is one of the worst things you can do to yourself. This is why everyone on here is just saying "go to a boot-fitter". If you get hung up on the idea of an FT or a Salomon or an Atomic or whatever, it actually makes it harder for YOU to find the right boot for YOU. When you go in looking for a boot, you will subconsciously try to make that boot work for you and this will lead to discomfort and pain. Take it from someone who has been fitting boots for over 10 years. I see it all the time.

If you want to find the right boot for you, go into multiple shops and ask for the main boot-fitter to assess your biomechanical needs and take into consideration your expectations. Take notes on what boots worked, which ones were not good, and then go to a different shop and repeat the procedure. Not every shop carries the same boots nor has the same opinions on boot-fitting, so it is good to get a few other opinions before deciding on a boot.

Once you have done this, you will have a good idea of what will work for you. You should then select the boot that fit your foot the best and was the appropriate flex for your needs and wants. When you pick that boot, make sure you also get a good footbed as well. This will ensure that your foot stays happy in that boot while skiing.

If you ignore this advice, that is fine. But you also need to then be ok with your boot potentially causing you pain and you having to spend $300-500 again on new boots to solve the problem.
Jan 3 2013 4:55AM
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whatsamonad
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Yeah I get that way a lot when I really want something that I think looks cool, but I'm not going to only tolerate FTs, I just want to try some on to see if they fit me. I think Dalbellos are just as cool and some of the salmon boots as well, so I don't think I'll have a problem with any pre determination, I would just really like to try some FTs because they look sick and I've heard very good things about them. Thanks for the advice il definitely try to keep this in mind when I go out to a fitter.
Jan 3 2013 7:39AM
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*RossFr23*
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I'd go with the dabello voodoo's because they are less expensive as the Full Tilt Booters. They are also the boots I use and they are great in the park and also all over the mountain. They're mass comfortable too
Jan 3 2013 2:19PM
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Lick
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Hello, I had the Dalbello Voodoo's last year, and they were alright but once the liners got worn down and the toe and heel piece did too, I didn't like them. Replace liners were kind of expensive and they hurt just to stand in after that. This year I got the Full Tilt Boots (my 2nd pair of full tilts) and they haven't failed to amaze me. I love them and I don't care if all the hype about them is failing, they are still the best boots I have ever had.

Go with the booters if you have the money.. otherwise the voodoo's are great boots.. just make sure you will be able to replace the liner
Jan 3 2013 5:33PM
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onenerdykid
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While this may be true for you, it might not be true for him. It's great that these boots fit you, but you haven't seen his foot shape so you don't know if this boot will be too wide for him (which can lead to ankle pain, toe bang, and shin bang), or too narrow (which will just be painful), or spot on. Your points are valid, but are only valid for you at this point. This is why he needs to go to a boot-fitter and find out what will work best for him.
Jan 4 2013 4:33AM
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caleb_lun
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Hey Mate, I have the FT Hot Doggers, and i absolutely love them. Don't be fooled though, cause if i didn't have relatively thin foot, it would be a different story. Its true not all boots and in particular full tilt will fit everybody, so going to a bootfitter is highly recommended. But if you really love the baller look of the full tilts, get them as you can always get them heat mouldered, widened, and adjusted to your foot (A few mates did this with great success).
Jan 4 2013 5:58AM
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Sparta
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yes boots can be stretched and ground to fit better but you are very wrong to think that you can get any boot to work for any foot. buying a boot based on looks and then making it fit you will result in probably less than 10% success rate.
Jan 4 2013 6:01AM
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Miclovin
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get the cool ones
Jan 4 2013 1:36PM
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caleb_lun
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I never said that it you could any boot to work for any foot, in fact if you read my post i clearly said that not all boots will fit all feet. Obviously you would only get them adjusted if the boots fits comfortably 95%, not with cases where it does not fit at all and you adjust them.
Jan 4 2013 5:04PM
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whatsamonad
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Of course, why bother getting ones that fit me? XD
Jan 4 2013 5:47PM
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SwagasaurusRex
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Its fine to go to a shop to try on a specific boot, but always look at it as critically as possible and notice every single imperfection about it (I did this with Full Tilts and I ended up with a Fischer race boot that works wonders).
Jan 5 2013 4:39AM
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