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Wider Full Tilts

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Colingarnes
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So I currently use Dalbello Panterra 120's and I dig the wider last but was checking out next year's full tilt offerings. . I was wondering if anyone has experience with the Descendant 6's or B&E Pro and has also used the Dalbello's.

Don't really know the difference between the descendants and b&e... But the embroidering on the pro model turns me off a bit.

If you guys have good things to say in comparisons I'll give them a check out.

Thanks guys.

**This thread was edited on Apr 16th 2018 at 12:21:45am
Apr 16 2018 12:14AM
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tomPietrowski
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If the flex is work on the panterra check out the acsendant. It comes with a 10 tongue which should be close to the 120 you have. The 6 and be will be way softer.
Apr 16 2018 7:41AM
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Colingarnes
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I could do with some more flex. My main concern is how the toe box of the wider shells compares with that of the panterra 120.

The ascendant does seem like a nice touring option. Also the Descendant 8...

Is there anything that stands out on the B&E that brings it to that price point? Aside from the sweet stitching lol.
Apr 16 2018 9:43AM
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JoeF2661
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I have the dependent 8 and I cant say enough good things about the boot. I've just used it this season but it the most comfortable boot I've ever bought. I know some people gripe about full tilt sometimes is they dont gold up but mine seem good and I'm pretty abusive on my gear.
Apr 16 2018 9:59AM
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Line_Skis
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Hey bud, what embroidering are you referring to?

There are a couple of main difference between the B&E and the D6. First and foremost, the B&E has a PRO liner vs. the PERFORMER liner of the D6. This is, realistically, the defining difference. The PRO is considerably more customizable through the heat molding process -- there's more closed cell foam --and features internal J Bars. It means you get better ankle retention, and the liner won't pack out as quickly.

Secondly, you get a cam-locking powerstrap. And then you get into the aesthetics, which, I think we can all agree, looks pretty dang fire on the B&E. Henrik and Phil really like skiing that Flex Six, which for a lot of people, is perfect for skiing park.

That being said, the D6 is a great boot; you can still get a solid cook on the liner, it features a shock-absorbing boot board (great for east coast), and that flex six is solid for park skiing. Coming from the Panterra 120, though, it sounds like the D8 is the boot for ya -- flex wise at least -- and still has that killer Pro liner.

-W. @ full tilt
Apr 16 2018 5:11PM
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