Poster: A snowHead
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Hello,
I'm in the market for some new boots this winter, but trying to do a little research on the internet has left me lost, confused, and whimpering. I understand they all need to be tried on to find the pair with the best fit. But, I would like a little background information so I don't have to deal with some salesperson using me to pay their rent. I'm a big guy, like 250 lbs, or quite a few stones. I would say I'm a low level advanced skier who is trying to take his game to the next level by finally moving to the mountains. I know I want my boots to be stiff, but other than that I'm clueless. Just a list of some names of boots would be a great starting point, and I would really appreciate the help.
Thanks for any feedback
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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lasnico17 wrote: |
Just a list of some names of boots would be a great starting point, |
Speedmachine
Superheat
Falcon
Diablo Magma
+the blue boot
HTH,
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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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Ski, Walking, Welly (not sure if you have those) Gum (you probably don't have those either), FM (too rude), Chase Me, FM (ruder still), Cowboy, Fireman, Army, Doc Martens, goodness I could go on for ages.
Just follow your own advice, go try a load on. Try them on in too different shops if that makes you feel less like you are getting ripped off.
There are no bad ski boots, and I can't see one shop selling them at a much higher price than the next. Some, like the internet might be cheaper but at what cost? A good boot fitter is worth their weight in gold.
The "salesperson" will be making money from the custom insole (you need this BTW, buy one). If you go to Surefoot they will also be trying to sell you a custom liner, which you don't need yet.
Try Epic for recommendations on boot fitters in your area, not a salesperson.
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Thanks for your help, that was perfect. If anyone sees this again, what exactly is the custom liner about?
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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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