 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all,
Thinking of getting new boots after skiing in Feb this year and getting a bit of trouble (mine are 10 years old now). I'll be in Tignes in April and am thinking of paying Franck at Nevada Sports a visit.
Can anyone say how much it costs (compared to other shops) to buy boots from here? I ski an average of 1 or 2 weeks a year, so I'm willing to spend enough for the right boot. I know it depends entirely on which boot suits me, but I don't want to spend £400 for a boot from Franck which would be £200 anywhere else.
Would appreciate any comments or other recommendations!
Thanks all
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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darv, Its back to Jo-Jo (Franck's father in law). I bought mine there about 5 years ago (and next pair - due next season. I dont recall paying a premium over any other shop and you can go back as many times as you like for small adjustments - if you ski down past the Chardoonet drag you can hop across the road and show him the bits (of your feet) that are red!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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It's my birthday on Tuesday so will be heading across on to make an appointment that day! I'll let you know how much it costs when i've been in for my fitting etc.
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Thanks both. Will be interesting to see the latest info!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Hey darv, ,
I went in today to organise a bootfitting, but he was empty so saw me right then. I'm going through the BASI system so wanted a stiff race boot that I can use for my courses as well as for my Eurotest when i do that.
He fitted me in the Technica Inferno 130 boots, which Ski Bartlett are selling for £440. He sold me them for €430, instead of the €470 they should be, and I am going in on Thursday, having skied them for a couple of days for further adjustments which are included in that price.
Obviously he has other boots for less advanced skiers too and I assume he is priced equally if not even more competitively for them.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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this guy is one of the best fitters that i have come across, does anyone know how early in the season he opens?
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Not sure when Jo-Jo opens in the autumn season but he was there for the opening of the E-K on 30 Nov last season
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I had some work done mid November two years ago.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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I am in Tignes now looking for Navada sports...having difficulty locating where it is...has he retired and closed?
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@lampbus, Yes he has, it was on Rue de la Piste, close to the Eterlou Resto. I think its now an estate agents (Yes another one!)
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@chocksaway, thankyou for the update, now I just need to find his spiritual replacement.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@lampbus, I bought boots in Mountain Story yesterday. Needed a tweak after I'd skied a couple of runs but now fit great.
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@chocksaway, as a local who’s taken over the baton from Nevada? I got mine fitted there a few of years ago. I’m trying to find out for a mate of mine who will be there new years week. He just needs a decent recreational boot that won’t turn into a set of wellies ideally from some in le lac who knows what they are doing…..
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You know it makes sense.
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@ajc2260626, I have used Jean Charles in Guy Clareys Sport 2000 on Rue de La Poste, he used to be in Ski fast. He would suit your requirement, that's if he's not retired as I think he has just reached the magic French age or will do next April.
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