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Any point in just buying boots?

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I’m still a bit of beginner at this boarding business (3 trips so far), but with two trips planned for this year I’m looking into buying my own kit.

Last time I was away (Mayhofen) the hire shop didn’t have a pair of boots to fit me (size 11) !

I ended up having to make do with a larger pair. The over hang over the front of the board was a nightmare, but at least it gave me a good excuse for spending most of the week on my a***se.

If I can’t afford to buy boots & a board is it worth just buying boots?

Would they fix any bindings?

How much if any overhang is acceptable.

Thanks

Gavin
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Gavin wrote:
I’m still a bit of beginner at this boarding business (3 trips so far), but with two trips planned for this year I’m looking into buying my own kit.

Last time I was away (Mayhofen) the hire shop didn’t have a pair of boots to fit me (size 11) !

I ended up having to make do with a larger pair. The over hang over the front of the board was a nightmare, but at least it gave me a good excuse for spending most of the week on my a***se.

If I can’t afford to buy boots & a board is it worth just buying boots?



Definitely, especially for us larger footed gents. When I carried the sticks of shame my worst experience was an ill fitting pair of hire boots. Took me ages to get off the mountain as I had to stop every 5 minutes in complete agony. A pair of boots which fits well is absolutely vital. Any half decent hire place should be able to supply you a setup which fits a pair of your own boots.
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Gavin, welcome to snowHeads snowHead

Yes....it's definitely worth buying boots, even if that is all the kit you ever buy. A comfortable, well fitting pair of boots will make such a difference to your enjoyment of the holiday, that it is a worthwhile investment.
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Hi Gavin,

After my first week boarding I got my own boots and can say that they are so much better than the hire boots I used when learning. Foot is comfortable and doesn't move around which leads to better control and confidence, at least for me.
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 Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Thanks guys/girls that's all the justification I need for spending some cash.

I'm off to the states with work early Jan, no doubt there'll be a few bargins to be had.

Cheers

Gavin
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Gavin, I have size10 feet and they used to hang over the edges until i got a wider board. if you are not going to buy a board yourself, ask the hire shop if they have wider boards. you may be lucky.
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Boots are the most important item, so definately. Bad boots can ruin your enjoyment of snowboarding.
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 After all it is free Go on u know u want to!
After all it is free Go on u know u want to!
id say your boots dont need to hang over a 1/4 inch ... any more than that and your gonna get some major drag....I, myself have size 13 boots and going with a wider board isnt always the answer...the way i see it (wider board= wider turns,,, ) but im no pro.. i have a burton clash 151 and it seems to do the job just fine!!!
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