 Poster: A snowHead
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Having been persuaded (sadly) by info very kindly supplied in another thread, that I don't really need to change my 8 year old San Marco boots (which are very comfortable) just yet, I am left with this strong urge to do something to 'update' them.
There's been a lot of discussion on the forum about having thermal fitting done properly (which mine never were) so I though I might visit a boot fitter and get some new liners. so two questions really:
1) Is this a good idea, or is my urge to spend some money on my boots just indicative that I am basically foolish.
2) If it IS a good idea, can anyone recommend a good boot fitter in Val D'isere ('cus that's where I'll be Christmas week).
Thanx in advance
Simon T
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Precision Ski are fantastic. The are right in the centre oposite the tourist office.
Happy hols.
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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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FastCarver, Cheers!
I'm staying at the Mercure, which I think is very near to there. I'll pay them a visit.
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AxsMan, if you're going to get boots fitted anywhere then Precision Ski is the place to have it done in Val d'Isere. But I have to ask, if your boots are comfortable and aren't causing you any problems then why try and fix what ain't broke?
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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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Good point, I suppose the answer is:
1) A fool and his money.....
2) I just wonder if the 'new' thermal fit inners would be even more comfortable and
3) I think they may be getting a bit loose (I can move my feet a little both left right and up/down with them done up tight.) This makes them comfortable, but maybe reduces my control? I thought maybe new inners would still be comfortable but might improve my control?
I think (1) is probably the major part of it. 
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AxsMan, what do you mean by 'thermal fit' liners?
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AxsMan
1) Fair enough. I quite enjoy a bit of retail therapy as well, there's no harm in it.
2) Not significantly IMO. I've got them on mine, and they're pretty good, but they're never going to be carpet slippers, no matter what people may do to them.
3) It depends how loose they are. With carving skis it's no longer as necessary to have quite such a tight fit of the boot as it once was, due to the method used to turn the skis. I often ski with my bottom bindings undone. If they're not adversely affecting your skiing then it's probably not a reason to replace them.
Reasons to keep your boots are-
They're comfortable and you're used to them.
They are obviously appropriate to your level of skiing.
Old kit + decent skier = cool. 
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parlor,
Er, I'm not sure, isn't there some sort of heat-to-fit process these days where you put your boots on, and sit with your feet in a microwave for five minutes until either the liners expand to 'mould to your feet' or your bunions explode. (or something) ?
ST
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BTW it's worth booking a slot at precision for your first day in town if you can....
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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parlor,
Thanks for that, I WAS feeling a bit 'bored' with my boots, but thanks to your comments and those of kramer above I have now decided that old boots are 'cool' and since they ARE very comfortable there is no real need to have custom fitted liners. I will now go for the boot longevity award and see how many years they can be made to last. I only ski about three weeks a year so they should be good for another year or so yet.
I dunno, you guys are just saving me so much money! I'll just have to find something else to squander it on 
Cheers!
ST
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You know it makes sense.
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SMALLZOOKEEPER, that's very kind. I am the Duke of Verbier, Hazzard & Crispy Cream Donuts. And now the Sheriff of Cham... 
I need to have a quick chat with you Biggie, if we put tax on fat skis it'll stop all these people (two of them so far) fom getting them and it should mean less people in the back country. What do you think? Or should we just levy a massive punter tax and put bigger fences on the piste areas?
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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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I've bought snow camoflage and a sniper rifle, loads more fun and has an immediate effect.
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Poster: A snowHead
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FAQ
). If you'll get bored of the boots before they are kaput, like you were feeling when you poosted this get the heat 'moulding' done... just be aware that you should be as close to your skiing postition as possible...
