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FT vs Dalbello

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Jugs.jug
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Been thinking bout switching boots, anyone got some insight on if Ft or dalbello is better for park?
3 years ago
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Jems
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as an owner of both boots it literally does not matter what brand, get boots that ACTUALLY fit you. notice lots of new wave skiers riding high flex race or downhill boots for the extra control.
3 years ago
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Jugs.jug
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Awesome thanks so much
3 years ago
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weastcoat
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Jugs.jugAwesome thanks so much


Jugs.jug
3 years ago
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muffMan.
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What @Jems said.

but dalbellos are great boots, I got fitted for some krypton 120 last year and I love them
3 years ago
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Jugs.jug
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Jemsas an owner of both boots it literally does not matter what brand, get boots that ACTUALLY fit you. notice lots of new wave skiers riding high flex race or downhill boots for the extra control.


Awesome thanks so much
3 years ago
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freestyleskierjp
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Love Dalbello but wouldn't buy the Lupo 120 again unless it was the HD model. The 120 AX model are made with a polyolefin shell, which will literally scratch if you push your fingernail into it. The other plastics don't have this issue though!
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keagan.karstens
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I’m gonna admit I didn’t go to a boot fitter which was a poor choice on my end. I bought some Il moro 120s and they fit perfect and I can really feel my skis in them. I would recommend a boot fitter if you have the funds tho

Edit: I had the funds I just didn’t do it and got lucky

**This post was edited on Dec 8th 2021 at 12:38:59pm
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jompcock
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freestyleskierjpLove Dalbello but wouldn't buy the Lupo 120 again unless it was the HD model. The 120 AX model are made with a polyolefin shell, which will literally scratch if you push your fingernail into it. The other plastics don't have this issue though!

I never found that it affected performance, just made them get really scuffed up. They are way softer than my Il Moros which also claim to be 120... I believe that has to do with the cuff design. Also kept snapping walk switches skiing inbounds which is why I also got Il Moros for inbounds stuff. They use that shell material because it's lightweight.
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deadhead420
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Don't buy boots that are "Good for park" buy boots with the proper fit and your preferred flex. Flex and fit are all that really matter
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