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Thoughts on skiing these boots in the park (dalbello)?

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HabitualShred
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I don't know too much about boots but these look pretty good. Could I ride these in the park?
Nov 21 2015 8:18PM
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HabitualShred
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http://www.dalbello.it/en/boots/freride/kr-rampage-id Here's the link
Nov 21 2015 9:04PM
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s-hand
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You can ski whatever boot you want in the park. The whole "park-specific boot" thing is just a marketing ploy in my opinion.
Nov 21 2015 9:56PM
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btedeschi
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Used those last year for park. Got hella shinbang, little too stiff for me but hey a lot of other people i know love them
Nov 21 2015 10:42PM
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gnar_whal
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Go to a boot fitter and get what fits your foot best
Nov 21 2015 11:52PM
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trevorschu
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I was wondering the same thing but will full tilts outside of the park.
Nov 22 2015 12:08AM
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dingus
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s-handYou can ski whatever boot you want in the park. The whole "park-specific boot" thing is just a marketing ploy in my opinion.


I agree with this, but a pair of Full Tilts, Dalbellos or whatever other boots these parkies are using these days will be more comfortable in park conditions than lets say a pair of racing Langes. But if you get a boot that is in your flex range you'll be fine no matter what boot you get. And in case you're wondering flex depends on 3 main factors; Weight, Style, Aggressiveness. I think a lot of the boot companies post a table on your correct flex range depending on those three things.

Oh and don't forget

"Get Full Tilts"
Nov 22 2015 4:38AM
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dingus
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s-handYou can ski whatever boot you want in the park. The whole "park-specific boot" thing is just a marketing ploy in my opinion.


I agree with this, but a pair of Full Tilts or Dalbelloes will be more comfortable in park conditions (hard landings, shin bang, etc) than lets say a pair of racing Langes or even a just a "all-mountain" boot. But what is more important that what boot you get is what flex you get, you have to get a flex that is in your comfort and skill level. Your proper flex is usually determined on 3 factors; Weight, Style (Park, Racing, All-Mountain, etc), and Aggressiveness (Beginner to Advanced). Dalbello should have a table on their site saying what flex you need according to those categories.

Oh and don't forget. . .

"Get Full Tilts"
Nov 22 2015 4:48AM
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dingus
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trevorschuI was wondering the same thing but will full tilts outside of the park.


Yes, my Dropkicks are great all around the mountain, get a #6 flex for a good park boot but also great on the rest of the slopes.
Nov 22 2015 4:50AM
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onenerdykid
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dingusI agree with this, but a pair of Full Tilts or Dalbelloes will be more comfortable in park conditions (hard landings, shin bang, etc) than lets say a pair of racing Langes or even a just a "all-mountain" boot. But what is more important that what boot you get is what flex you get, you have to get a flex that is in your comfort and skill level. Your proper flex is usually determined on 3 factors; Weight, Style (Park, Racing, All-Mountain, etc), and Aggressiveness (Beginner to Advanced). Dalbello should have a table on their site saying what flex you need according to those categories.


You need to remember that an original Full Tilt is a Raichle Flexon, a race boot from 1980. This is no slight to the Full Tilt, but it just goes to show that ski boots work in different disciplines as long as they are the right fit and flex for you. In my opinion, there is nothing inherently better in the design of a Full Tilt than a Lange or vice versa.

In regards to flex, the right flex has almost nothing to do with your skiing style but instead with your weight, height, strength, and ankle range of motion. If you select a boot flex on those listed criteria, then it really doesn't matter if you are going to ski in the park or spend your time ripping groomers or skiing the trees. Your boot matches you and your biomechanics, not where you ski on the mountain.
Nov 22 2015 7:35AM
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S.J.W
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You need to remember you don't get shin bang from having a stiff boot. You get shin bang from your boot not fitting. The four biggest contributors to shin bang are your boots not fitting, no footbed, no power strap and them being too loose. A ski boot is a ski boot, there is no such thing as a park boot. Case and point the Tom Wallisch full tilt pro model is the exact same boot as the first chair, but no one would touch the first chair in the park.
Nov 22 2015 11:50AM
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HabitualShred
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I know a boots a boot and if it fits well it can be ridden anywhere, I guess my question was: has anybody ridden these boots in the park and how was it??
Nov 22 2015 5:33PM
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elcornholio
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Shin bang means your boots don't fit correctly most of the time. I have Il Moro T's with the max stiffness settings, and they're super stiff but I put booster straps in which will dampen the force on my shins. They ride like a dream.
Nov 22 2015 5:39PM
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btedeschi
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HabitualShredI know a boots a boot and if it fits well it can be ridden anywhere, I guess my question was: has anybody ridden these boots in the park and how was it??


Yeah they are good in the park
Nov 22 2015 5:54PM
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