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Ski Boot Fitting

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dylan.horne.522
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Hey guys I'm new to this site so if I am doing something wrong please let me know. I am relatively new to the park scene I got some Afterbangs last year and I started just doing some basic rails and 180's 360's and such on smaller jumps. I was using some rec boots that I had and I have to say they absolutely sucked on jumps and really anything aggressive. I need to get some new boots for this year but I am wondering if new better fitting boots will fix these problems (listed Below) and if not what custom work do I need to get done.

1. My heel would lift a lot any time I put pressure on my tips.
2. To fix number 1 I would tighten the straps to the point where my feet hurt like hell after 2-3 laps (From the Midwest so using a rope tow).
3. I would get a lot of toe bang on most every jump large or small I went off.

I read through the boot fitting forum and it gave me a lot of information but I am just wondering if my problems were mostly from an ill fitting boot and how I would go about purchasing boots to insure they are remotely comfortable.

Thanks
Jul 22 2014 11:00PM
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dylan.horne.522
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Central Minnesota, about 50 Miles NW of the Twin Cities
Jul 23 2014 12:13AM
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tomPietrowski
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just to confirm what was said above your issues were from your boots being too big. when getting a boot fitted it's really important that in te shop the boots will be the tighest they will ever be. As soon as you start skiing the liners begin to pack out and bed in and you will get around a size more room. So boots should feel almost too small at first. If you buy them and they are already roomy an comfy they will get too big. Too big boots are the cause of so many issues. The other thing to make sure you buy is footbeds. They may seem like extra expensive but honestly you can not get a good fit without them.
Jul 23 2014 1:00AM
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50Kal
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Pierce skate and ski. They are located in Bloomington, Minnesota. The best boot fitters in the midwest if not America.
Don't let there 15 year old ski racing website fool you. They are with out a doubt the best boot fitters in the midwest.
I've spent last 4 winters skiing in Aspen,CO and I still have not found a better boot fitter.
Find a date you can go, make boot fitting appointment with Dave Hinz. Make it for about 2 hours so he has plenty of time check your feet out,look at your boots and maybe try some boots on.
It doesn't cost anything to get your feet looked at but I'd say throw him a few buck as a tip.
Dave Hinz is super legit. Bit too truthful sometimes but he'll give you his honest opinion when you ask and won't bullshit you.

http://www.pierceskateandski.com/

Seriously, go to Pierce skate and ski. I can't recommend them enough. I plan on seeing them this fall to get new foot beds and some new liners.
Jul 23 2014 1:21AM
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onenerdykid
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For future reference, we have a thread dedicated to solving problems with your current boots:

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/768122/The-Official---What-is-wrong-with-my-boots---Thread
Jul 23 2014 2:40AM
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shin-bang
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yes your boots are too big. im having all the same problems and my boots are a size and a half to big
Jul 23 2014 1:31PM
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