 Poster: A snowHead
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
|
Nothing generally wrong with Wedze kit but if the stiffness is scaled like most boots, 70 is IMHO too soft for a grown adult.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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?
|
to give you an idea, the softest mens boot we sell is 100 flex, i see so many places offering 80 and 90 flex boots, 70 is at the soft end of rental boot territory and not likely to support a grown male.....
how much skiing have you done?, whats your approx body weight in Kg?
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
|
Ex-Decathlon staff here; Boots were made in the Technica factory not sure about now though. It really depends on your body weight, ability level and what you want from the boot. Go into the store, try them on and get a feel for them. Speak to a member of the staff and see what they think. Don't waste money by buying the best value boot, find one that suits you perfectly and save for it. Nothing worse than a poorly chosen boot!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
Thanks for the replays. I am 6ft 2 and weight 14.5 stone. Been on a couple ski holiday and am comfortable with red runs. I went to a decathlon store yesterday and tried on 4 different types of boots, these being the most comfy. Just wondering if anyone had any or could point me in the right direction before I go ahead and buy some.
Thanks again
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
|
....then 70 is much (much) too soft. You should be looking in the region of 120...and certainly no softer than 110.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
@merch, way, way too soft. Agree with OFBag 110 min, 120 probs fine.
Probably too big as well. And with over padded liners which won't last.
Hence so comfy.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
The guy in the shop does not know what he is talking about. In fact, they are not even wrongly opinionated as a skier, they are plain WRONG.
You are 6'2 and 14.5 stone. I'm 5'9 and 13st and I have 120flex
To give an example, When I was a complete beginner I had boots that were 90 flex and comfortable. I bought them knowing that they would only do me for a short time. Then I moved onto good quality boots that would help me progress. 90-110 flex Dalbello's and properly fitted.
Now I'm better I have Lange 120flex and 0.5 sizes smaller and again properly fitted.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
@merch, where are you. We may be able to recommend suitable shop.
|
|
|
|
|
|
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
|
| Quote: |
The guy in the shop does not know what he is talking about
|
This.
Neither do the authors of the Decathlon website. Very poor advice. Unimpressed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I live in West Yorkshire. Can't believe they can give wrong advice!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
You know it makes sense.
|
@merch, it's not wrong advice as such. Decathlon caters to the lower end of the market. Holiday skiers looking for best prices. Their stock reflects this and is in the same category as the type of rental equipment you would get as part of a package holiday. If you want something more high end/specialised, then Decathlon is not the place to buy your equipment from.
However, Decathlon is great for clothing, especially base layers, etc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
|
|
|
|
Poster: A snowHead
|
|
@merch, personally I ski with boots that are 80 flex. So according to Decathlon I would be an 'advanced' skier. Compared with their usual clientele, that's probably true. I don't really have a problem with the information on their website, it's aimed at holiday skiers. Anyone who is more of a skier than that probably wants more in-depth information anyway.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
with your height and weight you should be as others have said looking at 110/120 flex boots
so YES their information is completely incorrect, it would suggest that i only sell boots for expert skier mmmmm not sure that's correct!!! however you can choose to ignore everyone on here and believe them if you so wish
|
|
|
|
|
|
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?
|
@merch, by comparison the Atomic website lists 70-flex as entry level, 80-flex as intermediate, 90-100-flex as advanced and 110-flex as expert and 120-130-flex as race. So yes the Decathlon website is a bit more 'flattering' about their customers' abilities... 
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
@queen bodecia, It is absolutely wrong advice. Target market doesn't moderate technical requirements.
And weight is also a factor...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
Yep, you need 100+ with those stats, even as a beginner frankly. I had some 90 when I was similar size, similar experience, and I could overflex them to a point of almost being dangerous, now find 120 bang on what I need but I'm marginally heavier than you.
Decathlon do sell higher end boots, sometimes they buy in a load of stock of particular models, so better options are often available, but they tend to sell at fairly close to the same price you'd pay at a boot fitter or at least knowledgeable shop.
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
6 foot, 14.5 stone, once a year ( twice if I am lucky) skier.
Average intermediate I would say. ( not in public, obviously the word expert is used.)
Lange 120 boots.
Seems a theme on here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decathlon are good for entry level stuff for loads of sports, but it generally stops there. We had to order some cross country stuff via the store in Glasgow and to explain to the guy in the ski department what cross country skiing is!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
@Ski lots, Decathlon as a group - so including Quechua - get reasonably tech for mountain sports...
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
@under a new name - I'm not saying that all the kit is poor - as per my post I buy stuff off them. However, unlike many other sports shops IMHO I have never encountered a member of staff in the place who knew what they were talking about when it comes to ski gear - and I've heard them talking cod's to willing customers. It's like buying kit from Aldi - great for base layers, but I would not trust the view of their staff on technical matters, so would not trust their advice on buying kit for other sports I have less knowledge of.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
@Ski lots, ah, yes, in the UK I can quite imagine.
|
|
|
|
|
|
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
|
|
To be fair I've encountered a similar situation astonishingly in Albertville!
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
Not very impressive. The staff in the Cluses and Passy stores are reasonably well clued up.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thanks for the info guys. Will keep looking for some boots but the info given is much appreciated
|
|
|
|
|
|
You know it makes sense.
|
|
Is there an agreed industry standard for boot flex ?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
|
|
@AndAnotherThing.., not 100%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Poster: A snowHead
|
|
Nope, it varies across all manufactures, then across their own boot ranges and is only a rough guide, no real measurable consensus in the industry. Factor in stuff like length of shin bones which act as a lever and individual preference and the only way to match the flex with the skier is to try the boots on. I've been able to bend a 120 technical boot almost in half in the store, then found a 110 all round boot felt much stiffer. I'm only 76kg but much prefer a stiffer boot, race 130 for piste and recently a much softer 130 off piste boot for forest skiing and messing about. I've tried softer boots and hated them.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
| Scarpa wrote: |
| Nope, it varies across all manufactures, then across their own boot ranges and is only a rough guide, no real measurable consensus in the industry. |
So nothing has changed in that respect then 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
