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I was just wondering if anybody has bought/used a pair of these and what their like? Also what skiing level should you be for them?
Thanks!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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whitewookie, welcome to 
I tried them on, but they weren't that good a fit for me.
If they fit you, they might be a good choice. A bootfitter will help with that.
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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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whitewookie, Personally not a massive fan, we had a pair on test last season and found that as you flex into the boot it collapses over the forefoot (directly above the rubber inserts). The inserts also mean that the boot cannot be deformed/stretched in the forefoot.
If you're after skiboots, get yourself to an experienced bootfitter who will be able to chose you a boot that best matches the shape of your foot and can make you an orthotic footbed to stabilise the foot inside the boot- these are the basics behind a properly fitting boot. I'm sure someone on this forum will be able to give you some recommendations......
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NAKEDZOOKEEPER,
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The inserts also mean that the boot cannot be deformed/stretched in the forefoot.
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not really wanting to get into an argument about this one, but there is no problem in stretching the Hawx, it just takes a little more time than to stretch a conventional shell. it cetainly would not be a boot i would consider for a client where it was going to need to have a lot of shell work doing in the forefoot [fore bunions etc] and as you say it is definately not for everyone , but no boot is, and yes there is an amount of deformation of the forefoot, that said people that have the boot really like the feel. Biomechanically it all makes perfect sence so as they say if the boot fits.......
the key is as you say fit find a fitter and take some advice 
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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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Hi guys, I bought some of these after going on the Atomic Bootcamp (got them at Manchester S&R, with custom footbeds), I love them!
Fit my feet perfect, feel brill when turning, and the flex helps you start turns and makes it easy to walk in!
Highly recommended!
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Any views on whether all this flexing affects how the boot will release from the binding?
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CEM, Fair enough, when I mentioned the shell deforming I was thinking about significant localised/precise forefoot deformations (large bunions etc). And as you point out it's all about personal choices and they can never be truly explained.... (who in their right mind actually thinks football is a sport? Or that 72mm in the waist is an 'all-mountain ski?) 
Last edited by Then you can post your own questions or snow reports... on Wed 9-01-08 10:21; edited 1 time in total
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