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Salomon Quest vs. Ghost

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Dustin.
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Follow up to my last search for boot advice...

I tried on a ton of boots this weekend and I've narrowed it down to these two based on fit and price, the Ghost I tried on is last years model in a 120 flex and the Quest that fit best was the Max 100. I realize the flex is quite different, and I'm looking to purchase a stiffer boot but I do still enjoy an occasional casual park lap. Nothing too insane anymore, just sliding rails and simple tricks on jumps.

Basically: I want a stiffer boot that I can push harder than the soft park boots I've used the last few years, but I'm nervous about going overboard with it.

I'm 6' 180lbs if that helps in any way, and unfortunately I am only familiar with the cheap park boot world for the last few years so help would be awesome.
Nov 18 2013 11:36PM
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TRAP_CHEF
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Im the same size as you and have those exact ghosts they are great boots and i have no problem with them in the park flex is really prefference but a stiff boot will perform better when charging and dropping cliffs
Nov 19 2013 1:09AM
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BirtDike
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Dont get a quest unless your going to be touring, and it sounds like the ghost fits the best, am i right? Get those, i have the same exact boot, the black and green from last year. They are softer than other brands 120. id call them a 115 realistically. they aren't too beast for park, but i weigh 185. They are great boots, but mine need to be punched out before they're good to go, I have about 6 days on them. So far they have outperformed my full tilts (had a hotdogger, now a first chair), and once they're punched out they will be my go-to boot.

Nov 19 2013 1:42AM
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tomPietrowski
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Of those two I would think the quest max 100 will be too soft. Its a soft 100 flex and with it having a walk mode there is no option to alter the flex. The ghost is however adjustable. It can be 120, 110 or even 130 with some mods. It would be the better boot for park laps defiantly. It wont be as easy top fit as the quest max, but so long as you have a good fitter you should not have any issues. If you are interested in a walk mode, have a look at the quest max 130. Its a soft 130 but still stiff enough to really charge in. Its good price wise too at usually only 10% more then the quest max 100. I have fitted quite a few for coaches this season as it is a boot they can rip in but have the comfort to be standing around in all day.

Let me know if you have any fit or other general questions.
Nov 19 2013 2:21AM
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Dustin.
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Thanks for the tips guys, I was leaning towards the Ghost. I probably would have gone Quest Max 130 if it was in my price range, but I just can't find a deal on that boot.
Nov 19 2013 11:01AM
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