 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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faithsdaddy, equipment here is well frequented. Where do you live? then people will recommend some places to go 
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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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faithsdaddy, fit is the most important thing, coupled with a discussion about the type of skiing that you do. I got myself new boots in March at the Snowtrax shop which is reasonably close to me.
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Sarah- just south of Guildford
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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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faithsdaddy, you're lucky enough to be near Edge and Wax http://www.edgeandwax.co.uk/ . Or any store of Snow and Rockhttp://www.snowandrock.com/ . Or the Ski and Snowboard show at Earls Court. They should all have professional fitters and the right machinery. It is really, really worth it. They'll fit you for the sort of skiing you do, the look you want, comfort (in so far as comfort is possible in ski boots) and budget. There's also loads of guide online guides. Try Snow and Rock or some of the magazines. They'll give you an idea of what the fitters are talking about.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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Be careful at many places, they often sell the beginners boots aiming more towards comfort, then after two or three weeks skiing they are so baggy they hold you back. It is often better to hire for the first few trips unless you have awkward feet, then take the plunge and go to a specific fitter who has been recommended to you. And as said above, be honest about both the reality of your skiing and your aspirations.
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| henzerani wrote: |
| faithsdaddy, you're lucky enough to be near Edge and Wax http://www.edgeandwax.co.uk/ . Or any store of Snow and Rockhttp://www.snowandrock.com/ . Or the Ski and Snowboard show at Earls Court. They should all have professional fitters and the right machinery. It is really, really worth it. They'll fit you for the sort of skiing you do, the look you want, comfort (in so far as comfort is possible in ski boots) and budget. There's also loads of guide online guides. Try Snow and Rock or some of the magazines. They'll give you an idea of what the fitters are talking about. |
I would sooner take my chances with a random pair of boots pulled off a shelf in Decathlon than have a pair "expertly" fitted at a ski show - no time , no attention, crapshoot on skills of fitter.
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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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fit is everything, for everyone from beginners to experts, the main differences are the stiffness's of materials and the level of tightness, it is not just about size of the boot (if you think of size as length) it is about length, width, volume, etc etc if you try a boot on and it feels tight on the toes when you put your foot in, be sure to clip it up properly and flex it a few times to see if things settle, most people buy a boot a size too big based on the first 5 seconds in the boot, ski boots take time to bed in, they are not as comfortable as your favourite slippers BUT they don't need to cause you pain.
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I would sooner take my chances with a random pair of boots pulled off a shelf in Decathlon than have a pair "expertly" fitted at a ski show
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Quite.
- and for ski show add also Snow&Rock and Ellis Brigham. You may find yourself "fitted" by someone who knows what they're doing, but (much?) more likely you may not. Sufficient anecdotes on here to justify the continuance of the poor reputation that the chains have.
faithsdaddy, a good pair of boots are the ones that fit your feet correctly. Anything else is a bad pair.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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faithsdaddy, from where you live it would not be too far a trip to go to Bicester and see Colin at Solutions4Feet - and I see he has just posted here with advice. Well worth the trip.
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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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If you go to Edge and Wax or Snow and Rock, go midweek not weekend. They will have more time and you will get one of the full time experienced staff, and not risk getting a weekend part timer. I have had good experience in Edge and Wax, as have customers of ours, but we have also had people come in who were not impressed by their service, and I suspect it is very dependant on who deals we you.
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am I the only one who clicked on this link expecting something more interesting? 
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You know it makes sense.
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Srax- sorry to disappoint you. I'm sure there are some wonderful fetish sites for you to peruse on the internet 
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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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Poster: A snowHead
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If you're new to skiing then I'd say hire boots for the first couple of weeks and make sure it's your 'thing'. Even cheap boots aren't exactly cheap and a waste of money if you decide you hate snow and mulled wine.
If you are hooked and in for the long haul accept that the best boots for you aren't always the cheapest but you're making an investment for the long term, then get yourself to one of the specialist boot fitters. Check through these forums and you will find 2 names that always come up in the south east of England - Solutions4Feet in Bicester and ProFeet in Fulham. They've both already been recommended in this thread by happy customers and are interested in selling you the pair of boots that best suit your feet, then take their time fitting them. They aren't in the game of asking you which pair takes your eye, then trying to get you out the door and on to the next customer.
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