 Poster: A snowHead
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Having just spent some 3 hours with a beginner friend in Ellis Brigham, I was after a bit of advice.
Fitter did all the correct things, foot measured, looked at shape of foot both standing and flexing, tried on a number of makes, plumped for a Head boot as my friend has a very wide foot, with high instep.
He also tried Atomic LiveFit 80, and a Salomon who's name I forget.
We then got a 27.5 and a 28 Edge+ 10.5 and Edge+ Ltd
27.5 length is spot on using the shell test, however his forefoot almost touch the shells just behind his toes with no liner in, hence causing pain when liner is in. Fitter believes he could widen the boot to accomodate but was concerned about how much he may need to widen.
Fitter admitted that the 28 was perhaps a touch too long, but the extra width is a lot more comfortable, would still need some blowing out but not as much.
He is going to be having a series of lessons at XScape, so buying from ellis brigham next door means he can pop in for any adjustments etc etc
So 27 or 28, or do we go somewhere else and try a different make to the 3 already tried?
Regards,
Greg
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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If I was forced to choose, I'd go 27 and have the mods done.
What about other makes in store?
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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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Mosha Marc, other makes were much less comfortable than the Head, Salomon foot/toe shape is nothing like his foot and the Atomic caused pain in one area at bottom of shin within 5 mins of wearing...
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kitenski, will you be getting him measured up for his wicking underpants soon?
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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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pam w, There are some areas best left well alone......
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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How about a pair of Stroltz, Otley isn't far.
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Don't try on Ski boots before you buy, simple. Let the fitter choose, modify and fit.
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