 Poster: A snowHead
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Mrs Chris needs new boots to replace her very lightweight Nordica PFP's. At 8 stone, 5' 5" tall and thin legs, the replacements need to be light above all else. A competent off-piste skier, her legs are not that strong and her knees are a little dodgy. Any advise will be much appreciated.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Telemark boots.
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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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Or AT boots as long as the price of the lighter weight doesn't come at a cost of reasonable stiffness...
Get a G-fit liner which might make them lighter as well..maybe the female version of Adrenalins or some such..you'll need the boot people to be more specific
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chris, unless Mrs Chris does much touring I wouldn't go for an AT boot. They pretty much suck for downhill skiing (although they are getting better). If she does do some skinning then it would be a great solution as they are warm and very light.
As with all boots it's all about the fit. I'm sure you could do some research in to weight if that is such an issue but don't sacrifice the fit.
My flippant comment about telemark boots was based around the 'dodgy knees' statement. At 56 if she wants to carry on skiing for a long time to come telemarking would be a really good option for her if you live in Serre Che. If you only do 1 or 2 weeks a year learning a new discipline is hard, but if you do get to ski more often then really consider telemarking, it's so much more forgiving on the body.
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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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parlor, cheers for that. Hadn't thought about telemarking 'cause it looks as though it would be hard on the knees but we may give it a go. We could be on for some skinning, once the lifts close.
JT, thanks also for the advice. Lin is looking forward to your visit, as the snow is so good this season. I'm not though! I think you're a bad influence on my wife! 
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Hi chris, not long now.
Will give you a call when we know what we are doing... I am looking forward to SC.
Say hi to Lin but don't let her drag us down anything silly...!!!!
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