 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi
I am going skiing for the 2nd time in 3 months coz I love it and have bought some brand new boots. But being a noob I have a few questions about them.
They have 3 positions on them, one is legs upright sking and the other 2 are for leaning left /right. I am an advanced beginner I suppose ( just trying to perfect parralel turns) What are the positions that I wouldneed please?
I have bought some skis aswell pics attached and was wanting to know if they are any good, I think new they are 599 euros but I paid 80 secondhand.
These are the boots.
http://www.skieur.com/media/Guide_Matos/Chaussures_2014/img/wedze_2014_rns_100.jpg
and these are my skis
http://www.skieur.com/dynastar-contact-groove
The first time i skied was in December after a lay off of 30 years 
The ski boots that I rented felt like Divers boots hence the Purchase.
Thanks alot guys
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Welcome to SH..
I suspect the settings refer to the canting of the top of the boot.
I would have expected the boot fitter to ensure that this is set when he/she fitted the boot for you.
really if in doubt its probable best to return to the 'Neutral' position.
If you do make adjustments, make sure that any screws are re tightened.
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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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Thanks Bob
Xhat does the canter do then?
Thanks
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You can adjust the canting yourself:
1) Take out the liners of the boots.
2) Put your feet in just the shells of the boots and clip up all of the buckles loosely.
3) Stand on a flat floor with your feet a "natural" distance apart.
4) For the next step you either need to be in front of a mirror or preferably get the help of someone else to look. Your calf should have approximately the same amount of room to the top part of the boot on each side of your leg. If this is the case, you don't need to do anything.
5) If your calf is much closer to one side or other of the top part of the boot you need to adjust the canting. Loosen the screws, change the angle of the top part of the boot, re-tighten and return to step 4.
6) When you are done, put the liners back in the boot. Double check that the canting adjustment is done up properly.
M
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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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Excellent answer!!
So its just in case you walk like John wayne then lol
What do you reckon of the skis ?
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| glisser wrote: |
What do you reckon of the skis ? |
Dynastar are a well respected brand, but that's a lot of money for a 4 year old model. Skis wear out without ever being skied, I think you could do a lot better elsewhere.
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| hyperkub wrote: |
You can adjust the canting yourself:
1) Take out the liners of the boots.
2) Put your feet in just the shells of the boots and clip up all of the buckles loosely.
3) Stand on a flat floor with your feet a "natural" distance apart.
4) For the next step you either need to be in front of a mirror or preferably get the help of someone else to look. Your calf should have approximately the same amount of room to the top part of the boot on each side of your leg. If this is the case, you don't need to do anything.
5) If your calf is much closer to one side or other of the top part of the boot you need to adjust the canting. Loosen the screws, change the angle of the top part of the boot, re-tighten and return to step 4.
6) When you are done, put the liners back in the boot. Double check that the canting adjustment is done up properly.
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What about footbeds, I'd think any footbed normally used in the liner needs to be placed in the shell before checking the cant?
Edit: yes you can DIY, but do also consider having an expert check this as a bad setting could mess with your knees.
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| Spyderman wrote: |
| glisser wrote: |
What do you reckon of the skis ? |
Dynastar are a well respected brand, but that's a lot of money for a 4 year old model. Skis wear out without ever being skied, I think you could do a lot better elsewhere. |
Surely 80 euros wasn't a bad price, assuming condition is ok?
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| balernoStu wrote: |
| Spyderman wrote: |
| glisser wrote: |
What do you reckon of the skis ? |
Dynastar are a well respected brand, but that's a lot of money for a 4 year old model. Skis wear out without ever being skied, I think you could do a lot better elsewhere. |
Surely 80 euros wasn't a bad price, assuming condition is ok? |
Your link says they're 599 Euros, 80 Euros is fine.
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Spyderman, 1st post says €80 second hand.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Yeah 80 euros
Little chipped on top but soles look ok , not that i know what to look for. They have been waxed aswell.
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