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Life after SPKs

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ItsFen
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So I've been using spk's for the past 5 years and the one buckle finally ripped off and the boots are fucked. Plus I have a better job and money to buy new shit... anyways I'm really skinny and as some of you may know, skinny people can sometimes have shitty circulation or something but your fingers and toes swell up and get cold easily, its just really uncomfortable. this didn't happen with my spks so I was wondering if there are any boots similar to the spks or what other people have switched to since they stopped production. Leaning toward Roxa or full tilts.. but idk
Jun 24 2018 1:46AM
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mattross4508
Posts: 43 - Karma: 199
The name changed from spk to ghost. Still think everything is the same but not 100% sure so you could get those boots again and go to bootfitter.

**This post was edited on Jun 24th 2018 at 5:06:58pm
Jun 24 2018 2:13AM
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profa_212
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Go to a bootfitter. Absolutely nobody on the internet can tell you what boot will fit you.
Jun 24 2018 4:50AM
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AGOF
Posts: 2038 - Karma: 3,605
If you have circulation issues get the boot that fits you best, then add an intuition wrap liner for maximum warmth
Jun 24 2018 6:36PM
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lil.Boye
Posts: 2703 - Karma: 12,352
i know a dude that used his 2010 spk until thus season, he bought some FT descenants and he loves the fuck out of them. but seeing a bootfitter would be the smartest option.
Jun 24 2018 6:37PM
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CalumSKI
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havent ridden FTs but i have only heard good things
also just a word of warning, some of may friends said that if they were gonna re buy FTs they would order more cables because they tend to break after a while

**This post was edited on Jun 24th 2018 at 6:57:32pm
Jun 24 2018 6:53PM
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cheerio
Posts: 1032 - Karma: 3,415
mattross4508The name changed from spk to ghost. Still think everything is the same but not 100% sure so you could get those boots again and go to bootfitter.

**This post was edited on Jun 24th 2018 at 5:06:58pm


Pretty sure its not the same boot anymore. Bobby brown used to ride SPKs but he was wearing FTs at dewtour last year. He rides for Salomon so he technically should be riding Salomon boots as well. Also I recently saw a video of Oystein ridding an old model of SPKs.
Jun 24 2018 7:09PM
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.CJ.
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CalumSKIhavent ridden FTs but i have only heard good things
also just a word of warning, some of may friends said that if they were gonna re buy FTs they would order more cables because they tend to break after a while

**This post was edited on Jun 24th 2018 at 6:57:32pm

*after a few days
Jun 24 2018 9:01PM
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skiP.E.I.
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mattross4508The name changed from spk to ghost. Still think everything is the same but not 100% sure so you could get those boots again and go to bootfitter.

**This post was edited on Jun 24th 2018 at 5:06:58pm

The Ghosts and SPKs are not the same. The Ghost is quite a bit more narrow.
Jun 24 2018 9:02PM
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weastcoat
Posts: 6433 - Karma: 74,235
get full tilts
Jun 24 2018 11:08PM
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eheeth
Posts: 459 - Karma: 2,529
just buy some off ebay second hand
Jun 24 2018 11:49PM
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benkelly35
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What size do you need? I have a pair that I rode for a season and never touched again.
Jun 25 2018 10:33AM
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Mr.Bishop
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FeldstezSo I've been using spk's for the past 5 years and the one buckle finally ripped off and the boots are fucked. Plus I have a better job and money to buy new shit... anyways I'm really skinny and as some of you may know, skinny people can sometimes have shitty circulation or something but your fingers and toes swell up and get cold easily, its just really uncomfortable. this didn't happen with my spks so I was wondering if there are any boots similar to the spks or what other people have switched to since they stopped production. Leaning toward Roxa or full tilts.. but idk


Man, RIP. I just destroyed my SPK pros to the point of no return as well.

Everyone who says full tilt, I've got super wide feet so they've never fit in the past. I should try the new descendant line which claim to be wide...

I really wish Salomon hadn't discontinued those boots. I really do love them.
Jun 25 2018 1:21PM
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Casey
Posts: 7873 - Karma: 24,654
I moved from the SPK to the Quest 110. It was a big change to move to a low volume toe box, but for a touring freeride boot they are working out great. No Ragerts
Jun 26 2018 1:22AM
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eheeth
Posts: 459 - Karma: 2,529
Maybe ns should get together and buy the old spk moulds and start a ski boot company...

**This post was edited on Jun 27th 2018 at 7:43:21am
Jun 27 2018 12:47AM
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cheerio
Posts: 1032 - Karma: 3,415
eheethMaybe ns should get together and buy the old spk moulds and start a ski boot company...

**This post was edited on Jun 27th 2018 at 7:43:21am


JLev has done it once.. He can do it again!!
Jun 27 2018 9:47PM
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ItsFen
Posts: 183 - Karma: 960
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benkelly35What size do you need? I have a pair that I rode for a season and never touched again.
Jul 5 2018 11:40AM
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MikeSmithDoesNo
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Spent years fitting boots in a shop.. I'll be that guy.

Go to a boot fitter.
Jul 9 2018 3:39AM
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eheeth
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the207lifeSpent years fitting boots in a shop.. I'll be that guy.

Go to a boot fitter.


no.
Jul 9 2018 8:09AM
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eheeth
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the207lifeSpent years fitting boots in a shop.. I'll be that guy.

Go to a boot fitter.


no.
Jul 9 2018 8:16AM
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Titus69
Posts: 9329 - Karma: 17,816
If you go for FT just get Roxas, they're made together but a little better and the element 110/120 are a little narrow so mind that but stupidly light and comfy.

Or just see a fitter and browse multiple options
Jul 9 2018 9:27AM
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MikeSmithDoesNo
Posts: 13 - Karma: 26
eheethno.


Fantastic logic.
Jul 9 2018 9:05PM
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lilgapaboi
Posts: 260 - Karma: 580
I'm still using my 2013 SPKs with missing buckles and i will continue to use them til they dont go around my feet. Best boots ever created
Jul 13 2018 1:36AM
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