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Wide ski boot?

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D_Dress
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So im currently running the full tilt drop kicks and either i got a size to small or they are just to narrow for my foot, i got them molded skiied a full season on them and they just never broke in how i anticipated them to. Im currently in 28.5s, ill have to try some 29s on but for now does anyone got any good suggestions for a wider boot? Thanks
Sep 18 2016 8:02PM
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D_Dress
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29.5s** i dont think they make 29s
Sep 18 2016 8:04PM
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Cadenmccullough
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The newer full tilt shell called decendant I think are supposed to be wider.
Sep 18 2016 10:13PM
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D_Dress
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CadenmcculloughThe newer full tilt shell called decendant I think are supposed to be wider.


i heard those are super shitty quality so idk, ill go to the boot fitter and check out the 29.5s i think i got a size to small..
Sep 18 2016 10:33PM
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ABskier
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hawx magna
Sep 18 2016 11:43PM
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cdblu_freeski
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I had drop kicks and I felt the same way, they just never fit right for me (no full tilts do), got technica cochise 120's now, much nicer. Also was able to get tech toe/heel piece which is another reason I got new boots
Sep 19 2016 10:53AM
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D_Dress
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cdblu_freeskiI had drop kicks and I felt the same way, they just never fit right for me (no full tilts do), got technica cochise 120's now, much nicer. Also was able to get tech toe/heel piece which is another reason I got new boots


ill have to check them out and go to all my local shops and try a bunch of different boots on. i really liked the feel of the FT just not the fit..
Sep 19 2016 11:52PM
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tomPietrowski
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East_the_Skiill have to check them out and go to all my local shops and try a bunch of different boots on. i really liked the feel of the FT just not the fit..


trying on lots of boots will only confuse you. Best bet is to allow a fitter to selct the boots for you. The descendant offers a wide fit if you want to stay full tilt but fit should be the priority so if you find another brand works better for your foot shape go with that.
Sep 20 2016 1:09AM
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D_Dress
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tomPietrowskitrying on lots of boots will only confuse you. Best bet is to allow a fitter to selct the boots for you. The descendant offers a wide fit if you want to stay full tilt but fit should be the priority so if you find another brand works better for your foot shape go with that.


im wont be trying on like 10 pairs of boots im sure i can keep track of what boots i like. but like i said i read some reviews that the descedant falls apart super easily...
Sep 20 2016 11:27AM
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tomPietrowski
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East_the_Skiim wont be trying on like 10 pairs of boots im sure i can keep track of what boots i like. but like i said i read some reviews that the descedant falls apart super easily...


Tey have there issues like all full tilts do but I would not say they are worth out right dismissing. If you need a wide fit but really want to stick with a three piece they are a good option. I skied them quite a bit while reviewing them. But as I said just have a fitter select the best boot for you don't try to find them by yourself. The shell check is the best way to determine what will work. Just your trying boots on will tell you very little as the ones whic will probably work best will all feel too small out of the box.
Sep 20 2016 3:40PM
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D_Dress
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tomPietrowskiTey have there issues like all full tilts do but I would not say they are worth out right dismissing. If you need a wide fit but really want to stick with a three piece they are a good option. I skied them quite a bit while reviewing them. But as I said just have a fitter select the best boot for you don't try to find them by yourself. The shell check is the best way to determine what will work. Just your trying boots on will tell you very little as the ones whic will probably work best will all feel too small out of the box.


i see what your saying what do you mean by shell check?
Sep 21 2016 12:59PM
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Session
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East_the_Skiill have to check them out and go to all my local shops and try a bunch of different boots on. i really liked the feel of the FT just not the fit..


Sounds like you probably like the look more than the feel, because if they don't fit right then they shouldn't feel right. You probably just really wanted Full Tilt.
Sep 21 2016 1:04PM
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tomPietrowski
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East_the_Skii see what your saying what do you mean by shell check?


A shell check is how we asses weather a boot will work for you or not. The loner is removed and we compare the shape of the shell to your foot. There are around 5 things we look for and according to how the shell compares to your foot we can know weather a boot will work for you and what fitting will need to be done. Simply having a customer try a boot on tells us absolutely nothing as everyone will have a differnt view of how it feels. If the guy selling you boots is not doin a shell check then he is not a bootfitter
Sep 21 2016 1:37PM
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D_Dress
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SessionSounds like you probably like the look more than the feel, because if they don't fit right then they shouldn't feel right. You probably just really wanted Full Tilt.


Are you dumb dude? im talking about the flex and how they feel on ski, there not extremely small on me there just narrow... i thought breaking them in and molding them would help but it didnt...
Sep 21 2016 5:11PM
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MIHoodlum
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Go with the wider shells but if your ankle bone is rubbing FT are not for you.
Sep 21 2016 5:16PM
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D_Dress
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tomPietrowskiA shell check is how we asses weather a boot will work for you or not. The loner is removed and we compare the shape of the shell to your foot. There are around 5 things we look for and according to how the shell compares to your foot we can know weather a boot will work for you and what fitting will need to be done. Simply having a customer try a boot on tells us absolutely nothing as everyone will have a differnt view of how it feels. If the guy selling you boots is not doin a shell check then he is not a bootfitter

yeah he definatly didnt do a shell check im sorta a newb to the skiing scene. i can ride park all day(rails jumps) but when it comes to what gear im a newb hahaha Thanks!!
Sep 21 2016 5:22PM
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drumbumocdp
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look into the dalbello boss 110. Three piece thats not a shitty fulltilt. As said before, go to a bootfitter, but its a good wide alternative to the tilts
Sep 21 2016 5:35PM
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Session
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East_the_SkiAre you dumb dude? im talking about the flex and how they feel on ski, there not extremely small on me there just narrow... i thought breaking them in and molding them would help but it didnt...


I'm not dumb, my boots fit.
Sep 21 2016 5:45PM
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D_Dress
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SessionI'm not dumb, my boots fit.


alright sorry im not as cool as you, why are you even in this thread if you not trying to help? See ya bud
Sep 21 2016 11:06PM
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D_Dress
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decided to go with some Dalbello Boss ID boots, they are 103 width which is perfect.
Sep 24 2016 8:47PM
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