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ParkingLotPiss
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Im finally getting new boots this seasons. Got my old ones when I was a much less experianced skiier (5years ago) and its time for something a bit higher preforming. My last boots were 85 flex and much to soft. Im about 170-180 lbs I ski park about 50% of the time and would describe meself as a fairly capable skiier. Of the boots i've tryed on the only ones ive managed to find in my size and not way too narrow were the Solomon S/Pro 100 HV and the Rossi Alltrack 110 HV. I think 110 flex boot is probably better for how I ski when I tried them on in the store there was a slight pain in my pinky toes. The S/Pro was at a shop that does bootfitting by the alltrack was just at a big box sports store so i havnt had the chance to talk to a fitter about this. Trying to deside if should just get the 100 flex solomon or get the 110 Rossi and hope that the linner can be molded right to elimate the pain.
Nov 24 2024 8:23PM
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deac
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boot fitter
Nov 24 2024 8:35PM
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ParkingLotPiss
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deacboot fitter


Only bootfitter in my city doesnt sell the alltrack 110 or any rossi stuff. Im not about to drop hundreds on a boot he's not familar with and take it to see if he can make it work for me.
Nov 24 2024 9:13PM
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deac
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ParkingLotPissOnly bootfitter in my city doesnt sell the alltrack 110 or any rossi stuff. Im not about to drop hundreds on a boot he's not familar with and take it to see if he can make it work for me.


then go out of your city? lmao
Nov 25 2024 1:02AM
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Non_State_Actor
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Where do you live? There are tons of folks here that have good bootfitter recs.

It'd probably be worth it to buy a slightly lesser out of the box fit with a bootfitter than the reverse. If it was just a little snug on your little toe that's a super easy punch.
Nov 25 2024 2:18AM
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ParkingLotPiss
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Non_State_ActorWhere do you live? There are tons of folks here that have good bootfitter recs.

It'd probably be worth it to buy a slightly lesser out of the box fit with a bootfitter than the reverse. If it was just a little snug on your little toe that's a super easy punch.


Victoria BC,

Far as I know Costal Ski + sport is the only one in Victoria and Ski Tak Hut (3hours away) is the only other one in the island. I know there are options in Vancouver but I don't really have the time to go to Van for a day
Nov 25 2024 10:22AM
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PartyBullshiit
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ParkingLotPissOnly bootfitter in my city doesnt sell the alltrack 110 or any rossi stuff. Im not about to drop hundreds on a boot he's not familar with and take it to see if he can make it work for me.


Is there any reason you’re stuck on the alltrack? I have a the 110. Use it for light touring. Love it. But if you have a local fitter who sells other brands why not go have him fit you with other options and see if he has something that will work better?

if he’s a solid fitter even not selling rossis he should be able to do work on them and make them fit better. Especially if as you describe you only need a pinky punch.
Nov 25 2024 11:13AM
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ParkingLotPiss
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PartyBullshiitIs there any reason you’re stuck on the alltrack? I have a the 110. Use it for light touring. Love it. But if you have a local fitter who sells other brands why not go have him fit you with other options and see if he has something that will work better?

if he’s a solid fitter even not selling rossis he should be able to do work on them and make them fit better. Especially if as you describe you only need a pinky punch.

Not stuck on the alltrack at all just they're the only HV110 flex boot I've been able to find in my size. The fitter works out of fairly small shop that doesn't have a huge selection (Skis - Coastal Ski & Sport) they also have the technica mach1 hv 110 but not in my size.
Nov 25 2024 11:18AM
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jfp
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I would absolutely go see the boot fitter, they can order boots they may not have in store. You apparently have a high volume foot, and are set on a 110 flex, but still the proper assessment from a boot fitter is the route to go man. I checked their site and all adjustments are free for a year with the purchase of the boots with them . And if you end up with a boot with customizable options like heat moldable liners or shells you'll want the professional assistance to do it correctly. Buying boots without being fit is just so bad of an idea.
Nov 25 2024 11:54AM
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