 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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DB, yeah, I'd seen that, it was not clear just how different the shell moulds were.
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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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DB, so not really more options than a decently stocked boot fitter?
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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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AFAIK, the lower shell is the same on all of them. The differences are in the cuff. All built to the same formula... relatively high volume, with foam filling the (sometimes spacious) gaps. Happy to be corrected.
For mine, Strolz took me up a few levels, but alas it is time for me to move on. It not them, it is me, you understand. 
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| ulmerhutte wrote: |
| AFAIK, the lower shell is the same on all of them. The differences are in the cuff. All built to the same formula... relatively high volume, with foam filling the (sometimes spacious) gaps. Happy to be corrected. |
Strolz do say they do a model for wide feet so the lower shell might not be the same on all models. ..... but yes, you could foam a pair of buckets and they would feel great until they started to pack out. If one of the strolz boots happens to fit your feet then great but I don't see any magic in strolz boots. If another shell fits you better, Strolz won't be the best solution.
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Thanks a lot for all your replies!
I thought that one of the main point of Strolz was to made a "made-to-measure" shell ... So if it is the case, it should be the best fitting shell ...
Anyway, in my case, given all your useful answers, I will probably go for a fitting at Profeet 
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CharlesD,
As far as I am aware the shell is only made to measure in extreme circumstances and that costs more. I doubt any Strolz supplier other than Strolz themselves (in Lech, Austria) are setup to do such tailored shells.
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^Voila! So no real benefit, taken plenty of people out/away from Stroltz, always seem happier after.
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CharlesD, go see CEM.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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CharlesD, You are in London, you will be get excellent service at Profeet
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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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I had my boots fitted at Profeet about 3 or 4 years ago. After a few tweeks in the early years to get rid of minor issues, they are now really comfortable and I love my boots to bits. Mrs Sno Trax also had her boots fitted there a year or two after mine and again it has solved all her comfort issues. We've recommended Profeet to a few others and they have all come back happy.
The only thing I would recommend it that after your fitting is to go to somewhere like Hemel to test them out. Whilst the short slope and constant drag lifts aren't ideal for getting into the correct position, it will highlight any possible issues with the fitting so you can get adjutments before you travel.
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sno trax,
+1
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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What do think is "so wrong"?
Do not know for sure, but I find it hard to believe that Strolz would make a custom shell. Not at any sensible price anyway. That would surely require the making of a custom mold.
I will there next week, so I will ask to satisfy my curiosity.
Last edited by Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name: on Thu 23-01-14 21:14; edited 1 time in total
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Poster: A snowHead
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| skimastaaah wrote: |
| DB wrote: |
CharlesD,
As far as I am aware the shell is only made to measure in extreme circumstances and that costs more. I doubt any Strolz supplier other than Strolz themselves (in Lech, Austria) are setup to do such tailored shells. |
so wrong!
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Really? I've had two pairs of Strolz boots fitted. One pair in Vienna, one in Lech - they used standard off-the-shelf shells that had been manufactured before hand. Yes their website makes you believe they make tailored shells just for your feet, but it's only marketing.
So how do the distributors make the shells? Do they have shell moulds?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Actually, if you read the Strolz website carefully, you will have to agree that DB speaks the truth.
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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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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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In the first step of the fitting process we determine your skier type and match you with an appropriate shell configuration. Shells are completely customized and are available in different heights and widths. Shell stiffness, forward flex and cant are also matched to your weight, physiology and ability level.
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http://strolzboots.com/custom.htm
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That second video actually highlights another issue... the Lech store is usually super busy. The boot fitters have little time to discuss your needs or deal with problems after the foaming. The Zurs store is often a lot quieter, but their best boot fitter moved to Lech a few years ago.
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| DB wrote: |
So how do the distributors make the shells? Do they have shell moulds? |
I believe the distributor (UK singular!!) is able to inform the Strolz manufacturers details required to custom form boot shells if that is required. That is my understanding.
However, in this thread, Charles has decided on Profeet. .... Good for him!
Such a pity! 
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| skimastaaah wrote: |
| DB wrote: |
So how do the distributors make the shells? Do they have shell moulds? |
I believe the distributor (UK singular!!) is able to inform the Strolz manufacturers details required to custom form boot shells if that is required. That is my understanding. |
Exactly as I said, only Strolz in Austria are set up to make a Strolz custom moulded shell.
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| For specific foot problems such as club feet and pinned ankles, a specialist boot will be produced in Austria in a three to four week period. This modified boot will then be fitted by Steven in the UK. |
http://www.strolz.co.uk/index.html
Strolz are very good in that they can piece together various components to best match boots to the customer's feet but as I found out they don't always have the best model to suit every pair of feet. Strolz boots are normally modelled (assembled) and not moulded to the customers feet.
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