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Need boot and binding recommendations:)

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karakoniares
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hi! my name is kara and i'm from new jersey but i ski in big boulder and the surrounding area. i am an advanced skier, but i'm a beginner to park. i have line honey badgers that are 155cm and i'm looking for recommendations for boots and bindings. my friends have recommended full tilts for boots but i just wanted more advice. i'm 5'0, 16 years old, and weigh 95lbs (idk if that helps). i don't have a budget, but i do work minimum wage lmao so nothing too crazy. i also don't know what size bindings to get. it says the tip/waist/tail measurements are 120/92/116. i also don't care if the boots are mens. but yeah just lmk what your favorite boots and bindings are (keep in mind i'm not that good at park but i want to get better)

thanks:)
Nov 18 2020 2:03PM
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CatdickBojangles
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A bootfitter will give the best and only advice on a boot that you need. Seriously just go to a boot fitter you won't regret it.
Nov 18 2020 2:19PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Buy some used skis with bindings for pennies on the dollar off of craigslist, spend your money on boots.
Nov 18 2020 2:51PM
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Cade2
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Attack 13
Nov 18 2020 4:06PM
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mitchey
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BigPurpleSkiSuitBuy some used skis with bindings for pennies on the dollar off of craigslist, spend your money on boots.


This. Newschoolers *almost* sold me on full tilts and I wanted them to work so bad, but could never get them to agree with my feet. I'd recommend a stiffer flex boot for park though, especially if you're already an advanced skier. I can't speak to women's boots, but stiffer flex in mens boots ranges from around 110 (fairly stiff) to 130 (very stiff). Here's an evo article on it, but just like anything else in skiing a chart often can't tell you what is going to be the best option for you. Try on as many boots as you can!

https://www.evo.com/guides/how-to-choose-and-size-ski-boots#flex
Nov 18 2020 7:10PM
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tsewhsoj
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Go to a boot fitter! They will help you find the best boot for you, doesn’t matter the brand. You can use many different types of bindings, just make sure the brake width is similar or slightly smaller than your ski width. I like Look Pivots, since you are new to park you could get Pivot 12’s in the 90mm brake, but any binding will work!
Nov 19 2020 2:22AM
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Chris.B
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I've found tyrolia attack bindings to be pretty reliable and you can get them for under $200, since your new to park having a binding with a really high din isn't necessary. Boots are gonna be the most important part of your setup so go to a boot fitter and get what they recommend and look into getting custom footbeds made cause they can make the boot a lot more comfortable.
Nov 19 2020 6:26PM
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