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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I bought boots off the interweb (bargainboards.co.uk) and got lucky in that the first pair I got seem to be almost perfect for me... your mileage may vary though. You can probably save money getting your boots beforehand (unless you're going to Canada) but you will probably save time getting them fitted in person. I'd make your decision based on which is more important to you and how long before your first trip to the snow this season (not that far away from the sounds of it?)
Normally I'd recommend splitting the difference and making the time to go to a shop in person before your hols, but if you're in the Wick at the top of Scotland then I'm guessing your nearest shop is Boarderline and yeah, that's a serious trip as you indicate.
On balance it does seem like buying on-piste is probably your best bet as I doubt you'd have time to return boots and get a second set delivered. Good luck! 
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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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Ellis Brigham in Aviemore? 3 hours drive.. maybe thats worth it!?
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I think il just wait to i get to Tignes like hope there is a good selection though.
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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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dave_wick, atleast you have them 'heat fitted' moulded to your feet which will save you a few days of having to break them in
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There is a very good sbd shop in Val Claret, you should have no problem there.
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Will it be more expensive in Tignes you think ?? And by how much?
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i've a pair of those and they're super comfy, i'm really happy with mine.
the consensus seems to be that they fit people with a narrower heel/ankle area, but seem quite roomy around the toes.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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best to go up a size anyway, i'm normally a 3 and bought 3 in Vans the first time & they crippled me, next time round a 4 in the Vans and they are comfy as !
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debbi, are you someones mini-me?
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You know it makes sense.
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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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Cool. I can do a comedy kick in the shins and get away unoticed
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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dave_wick, sounds like a good plan - i think the f22s are generally a tad smaller than the label says - when i got mine the fitter said start a half size bigger than you think.
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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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See what happens when they come!
Thats me sorted now New Board, New Bindings and booties woooooo hooooooo.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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sounds like you are.
wear your boarding socks (*thinish ones).
when you stand up dead straight your toes should just touch the front of the boot (only lightly), drop into 'riding stance' - your toes should now not be touching. (if they are you might want to go up half a size?)
since heel/ankle fit seems ok, generally sound about right. wear them round the house (preferably standing) for a couple of hours. if they're pain free you're onto a winner.
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