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Are New SPK's a Good Buy?

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MN_Nice
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I'm most likely getting them this year but i just want to be sure. Good Buy?

Sep 17 2009 6:04PM
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~534N~
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I tried some out last year. they feel kinda stiff (obviously compared to my invaders). They also just feel too narrow. but it depends on what you are looking for in a ski.
Sep 17 2009 6:25PM
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japanada
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spks are a boot by salomon. They are quite popular, have a very wide fit, and are not too stiff. Go to a bootfitter to try them on first and be properly sized.
Sep 17 2009 6:37PM
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b-kul
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it was a ski a while ago...
Sep 17 2009 6:41PM
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GKO
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i getting a pair, my last pair lasted me through more than 2 seasons.
Sep 17 2009 7:00PM
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japanada
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correct, but he stated new spks, implying in my mind that he is referring to this seasons spk, which would be a boot.
Sep 17 2009 7:08PM
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~534N~
Posts: 69 - Karma: 9
i was talking about the ski. i have spk pros. i personally dont like them because they are good in the park only (duh they are a park boot). for the money i say no. but i got em on sale so whatever
Sep 17 2009 10:18PM
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Happy.
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I dont see how people have problems with them out of the park. I use mine everywhere and couldn't be happier with em. SPKs kick ass
Sep 18 2009 12:16AM
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MEGAZORD
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They are so wide though. You cant possibly make a hard turn in a boot that wide.  Unless you have megawide feet, these boots are only decent in the park.  No way in hell i would want to be going fast in them, or skiing trees.  Just that extra width is a lack of turning accuracy. 
Sep 18 2009 8:41AM
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b-kul
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i know i was just being a smart ass.
Sep 18 2009 11:32AM
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Twaddler
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the spk was a good ski. lasted me 2 seasons and even now theyre not in bad condition. theyre pretty stiff so dont expect huge butters but theyre great on jumps
Sep 18 2009 11:47AM
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pjbauer
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yeah they are stiff, mine were super good on jumps
Sep 18 2009 8:00PM
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jibjunkie
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this thread is quite confusing
Sep 18 2009 8:15PM
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