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Having control of skis

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yzzid
Posts: 125 - Karma: 150
Currently I have these old atomic boots and when I ski I feel like my feet are swimming around in them and my heel comes up very easily. The obvious answer is that the boots are too big. If I wanted to get new boots, are full tilts the way to go? Any recommendations for boots would be great. I just want to feel like I have control of my ski when I'm in the air and skiing. I'm going to get fitted tomorrow.
Dec 3 2016 9:24PM
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peteythefish
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"Your foot chooses the boot for you."

Go into your local shop and have the fitter find the boot that matches your foot the most. They're usually pretty good at it.
Dec 3 2016 9:39PM
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The.Fish
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Bootfitter. If you want full tilts, then u can try them on and hope they fit good. The bootfitter can help you find another boot that may fit you better if they dont fit. He will also get you fitted for footbeds and stuff.
Dec 3 2016 10:00PM
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SkiaNZ
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peteythefish"Your foot chooses the boot for you."

Yep
Dec 4 2016 12:34PM
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HAMNATION
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Get Fulltilts
Dec 4 2016 12:41PM
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Moosen
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peteythefish"Your foot chooses the boot for you."


This! Where are you located so we can help you find a good local bootfitter. My two choices that i know

Portland: EVO on Burnside
Montana: Grizzly Outfitters
Spokane: Sports Creel / Alpine Haus

Add more people!
Dec 4 2016 1:24PM
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cozzey
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Yeah you would never want to buy a boot from online without trying it on first, and I know must shops allow you to get free fittings and molding if you buy your boot from them.
Dec 4 2016 3:21PM
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omIV
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peteythefish"Your foot chooses the boot for you."


Dec 4 2016 3:27PM
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dan4060
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peteythefish"Your foot chooses the boot for you."

Go into your local shop and have the fitter find the boot that matches your foot the most. They're usually pretty good at it.


This.

Get a good bootfitter. If you are swimming in you were not properly fit.
Dec 4 2016 3:51PM
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yzzid
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Got fit today and the guy at evo brought out full tilt first chair 10s and salomon x max 120s. He said the salomons fit me better and they were lighter than the full tilts and cheaper. Excited to try em out!!!
Dec 5 2016 1:59AM
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SkiaNZ
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Awesome! I recently got new boots and they make such a difference! Before them I had a horrible pair of pre 2000 dolomites that were way too big and really didn't fit.
Dec 5 2016 11:31AM
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Da.Vinci
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everyone here is stupid get full tilts, it doesn't matter the size of them you will be better no matter what
Dec 5 2016 11:39AM
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hot.pocket
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madrieveryone here is stupid get full tilts, it doesn't matter the size of them you will be better no matter what


Damn you really know your stuff.
Dec 5 2016 8:59PM
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Casey
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madrieveryone here is stupid get full tilts, it doesn't matter the size of them you will be better no matter what


That's what my boot fitter told me too, I bought my boots 8 sizes too big to match my outerwear it's gangster as fuck
Dec 5 2016 9:25PM
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Deepskier
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Its all about you, your foot, and how you ski. So can't tell you what to get BUT them Fischer RC4 vacuum 110's tho.....
Dec 5 2016 10:53PM
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CabbyArrant
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DeepskierIts all about you, your foot, and how you ski. So can't tell you what to get BUT them Fischer RC4 vacuum 110's tho.....


What do you think of the fischers? My local shop caries them how well does that vacuum fit process work
Dec 6 2016 9:07AM
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Da.Vinci
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hot.pocketDamn you really know your stuff.
free my nigga fuckhot.pocket
Dec 6 2016 9:34AM
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Deepskier
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CabbyArrantWhat do you think of the fischers? My local shop caries them how well does that vacuum fit process work


They are incredible, extremely responsive, comfy, and solid especially when you put some nice foot beds in and fit them. The vacuum process is super easy they will trim your footbeds and put them in then cook your boots for 15 minutes then you will put them on and then they put 2 sets of sleeves over your shells and adjust the pressure to your liking. Then it will just leave that pressure there for about 6 minutes then you can take them off and wait 24 hours for them to cure and they will be the most comfortable boots. I use insulated A-LINE beds with an expert booster strap on mine and ride a 330 pressure in my heel and 160 in the toes. But like I said it is different for everyone and every foot all I know is they are the best boot I know.
Dec 6 2016 11:08AM
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hot.pocket
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madrifree my nigga fuckhot.pocket


You two are really committed to this stupidity.
Dec 6 2016 12:09PM
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MIHoodlum
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Full Tilts are for people that fit in them. Buy boots by fit not brand and color.
Dec 6 2016 12:14PM
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Da.Vinci
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hot.pocketYou two are really committed to this stupidity.
yah nigga reppin
Dec 6 2016 6:35PM
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