 Poster: A snowHead
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I think it's about time I got round to getting a properly fitted pair of boots, and would appreciate some advice on the best general course for me. I already have newish boots, which are by no means uncomfortable, but if they're really not suitable then I'll consider replacements.
I'll be in Chamonix for a month starting mid Jan, and from the small amount of knowledge I've gleaned from these forums I'm under the impression my best bet is to get the bootfitting done somewhere where I can actually ski on them and adjust afterwards; if that's not correct then a trip to Bicester might be in order, otherwise I presume I need to book up an appointment with Footworks?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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PhilG, The snowHeads Boot Clinic might be an option for you, with any adjustments done at Footworks when you're in Chamonix.
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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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Get thee to t'zoo m'lad.
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PhilG, first suggestion would be to go to the bootfitting session in Lockwoods. Then you might get sorted out before Chamonix.
Footworks is well worth the visit, but make sure you book an appointment.
If you decide to do that, ask for Steve. Take a thimbleful of whisky with you (it's all he can handle).
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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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I did have a look at the boot clinic, but leamington's not exactly on my doorstep, I don't keep a car as I'm in London (though could hire one if I really had to), so it's a royal (tee hee) pain to get to. Couple that with the fact that I'm a bit short on time off due to above-mentioned Cham trip and it's not as simple as it might otherwise be 
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PhilG, OK, then Footworks is the way forward! Best bootfitters in the universe! (if your opinion of the universe is "Europe")
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Let the train take the strain LS is only an hour and a half from London..and Bicester even closer
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Wear The Fox Hat, Does this mean we have competition from somewhere outside Europe? Petrol bombs and lazer guided ninja squirrels to the ready!!
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NAKEDZOOKEEPER, I was asked on another forum to list who I considered to be the good guys, and here are the other 5...
Lockwoods in Leamington Spa
Inner Bootworks in Stowe, VT (ask for Benny)
Boot Fixation in Frisco, CO (Jeff)
Snowind in Reno, NV (Bud)
Superior Ski in Snowbird, UT (Steve)
I'd also add Mosh from SBS in Aspen.
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NAKEDZOOKEEPER, how do I go about getting an appointment booked?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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PhilG, Suggest a ime and a date on here and we'll put it in the Diary, i'll be doing your boots up next! 
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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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SMALLZOOKEEPER, I get to Cham around midday on Jan 10, so without presuming that you work on Sundays, how does late afternoon on the 11th look?
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PhilG, Yes we work Sundays, we're closed every day between 12,30 and 15,30. So it's up to you. 
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You know it makes sense.
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In that case then, let's go for 15:30 on the 10th; I can get a couple hours in on the slopes just to get back in the feel of things and reacquaint myself with my boots, then be amazed on the Monday morning as to how much better it feels 
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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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As follow up on WTFH' post,
Add this name to the list of bootfitters: HEIERLING in Davos.
http://www.heierling.ch/
Phenomenal service. 3D Computer graphs, laser "things"... own brand footbeds and custom fit liner. If you happen to ski in Davos - visit them!
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Poster: A snowHead
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PhilG, Whoo ho, i've 'isynced' you to my phone. 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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SMALLZOOKEEPER, I have no idea what that means, but it obviously makes you very happy. I'm pleased for you 
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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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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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NAKEDZOOKEEPER, Work boy, work! Mouse has gone wrong again! Pi$$
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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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SMALLZOOKEEPER, That'll teach you for going for fashion over function. You ordered that new Spyder jacket yet?
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NAKEDZOOKEEPER, Nice one, googling 'Spager Jacket'.
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"New for 2008, the Spyder Spadge Jacket and matching Mimsy pants"
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Someone get the Keepers back in the zoo! Should I be worried that I'll be buying arachnid gear next week?
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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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Doh - looks like I'm losing my marbles - 10th is a Thursday, and it's the 13th I arrive. SZK, can we make it 15:30 on the 13th, not the 10th? 
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PhilG, That should be fine, I've made a note on the super important notice board.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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PhilG, i-Sync-ed it is.
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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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SMALLZOOKEEPER, Gimp
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