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Ski Boot Roll Call

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KilaTsunami
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What ski boots are you currently rocking? Post Brand, & Model.

Feel free to include size, volume, and any modifications you've had done (Heel wedge, Canting, Etc.)

Just curious to see what's popular these days. Can't get a good look when I'm at the mountain since everyone's pants are so baggy.
Nov 14 2024 12:03PM
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KilaTsunami
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AfroSkierBeen riding the Roxa element 120 for about 6 seasons now. Been through 2 pairs. Wicked boot and last forever. Extremely good customer service if you ever do have a parts break ie buckles. They’ve sent me anything I’ve requested with no questions asked. They won’t let you down


That’s really cool, our Elan rep pushes them. I might try the element. What volume foot do u got?
Nov 15 2024 12:16AM
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Gnar_Shralp406
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bennwithtwonsI’m incredibly fussy about my boots, hence the same pair for more than a decade. That being said, I’m seriously considering finally upgrading to some modern GW boots. Gotta get with the time (plus, cat tracks are annoying as hell)


If you've been happy with your KR Pros, find a newer Krypton or a Lupo Pro HD. They'll have CripWalk soles.
Nov 15 2024 12:17AM
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egirl.ski
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BallClapperDrop what race boots ya’ll rocking as well. On the hunt.


Lange RS wc zb
23.5

was in an rs 130 and liked it, needed smaller and narrower, always easier to make a boot softer than to make it stiffer

touring in a mind bender 110 lv 24.5
don’t love it but it was so cheap like 2 years ago
Nov 15 2024 12:53AM
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iDontHitRails
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BallClapperOn the list to try but the problem is I can’t find literally any race boot to try on in my entire state. The one good race shop closed a few years ago.


What state do you live in?
Nov 15 2024 12:55AM
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partyandBS
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i have some fischer ranger 29.5 that my buddy gave me for my first touring boot. they were too small and i have since upgraded. will give for free to someone under the condition that they give them away for free once they no longer need them. dm me!
Nov 15 2024 12:59AM
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migidimigi
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I have FullTilt B&E in size 26,5. Quite many spare parts changed, but the real mods are:

- little more room for the pinky toes in the shell
- new 120 flex tongues from sammy c boots
- Booster straps
- cheap ass footbeds for that arch support from local sports equipment store
- longer upper cables for my thick ass calves
Nov 15 2024 1:22AM
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Lubu159
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Salomon S/Pro Alpha 130 for resort and Salomon Shift Alpha Boa 130 holds my tiny heel in place and with blowing out the toe box is a money fit for me
Nov 15 2024 1:37AM
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BallClapper
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iDontHitRailsWhat state do you live in?


Washington
Nov 15 2024 1:41AM
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BallClapper
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Skied a raptor wc and loved the heft, provided a very muted snow feel and made flat landings feel like nothing. Forward lean was too much though. Isn't it adjustable on the cs?
ChunderfaceIts been hard for me to adjust to. I was trying to run the Intuition Powerwrap and it wasn't working out. I just got the Prowrap but havent skied them yet with it. They are WAY more substantial and heavy than the Hawx. The forward lean is noticeable in comparison, too.
Nov 15 2024 1:44AM
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BallClapper
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Was looking at those too. Might just order a bunch of shit to try and send em back if they don't work. Can't find race boots to try on locally.
Gnar_Shralp406I'm trying out some Rossi Hero 140s this year.
Nov 15 2024 1:46AM
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iDontHitRails
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BallClapperWashington


Idk how far you are from hood/Portland but they have some legit shops. Doug’s in hood and obviously evo in Portland. I’d give em a call
Nov 15 2024 2:22AM
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tomPietrowski
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Currently three pretty different boots.

Resort is the Cortex 140 with a sidas PU race liner.

Park is the Revolve TW with the stock intuition wrap.

For touring I currently switch between a Mindbender 130 boa with a sidas pu classic and the dispatch Pro with the stock boa liner.

**This post was edited on Nov 15th 2024 at 2:57:46am
Nov 15 2024 2:57AM
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kalle.
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deacwhere did you get the rubber boot board?


they were on my 1st gen full tilt seth morrisons and these are now the 4th pair of boots i’ve had them in. some of the people i know have been arguing against the rubber cause you loose some force without a hard plastic but i rather take the little absorbing the rubber gives
Nov 15 2024 3:19AM
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FitzRoy
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First chair 10s(the white ones) and hawx ultra xtd (current gen) both in 26.5 and both punched for a tiny bit of pinky toe room. Superfeet in the FTs, sidas in the atomics forgot which exact insoles. Cracked the back shell of the FTs, broke the tongue mount, and a cable so they’re a little frankensteined at the moment
Nov 15 2024 3:31AM
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