 Poster: A snowHead
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I'm after some new boots soon and whilst I realise it's all about what fits, I've looked at some models and would like some opinions....
I would describe my ability as a confident intermediate, not stupidly fast but I do crank it into the turns a bit. However, before recommending the stiffest, most technical boot on the market, I should mention that I only ski in the local fridge every month or two, I might venture to Scotland in the new year for a weekend and in the next 2 or 3 years I might take my young family further afield (they're novices)
Therefore, I won't be:
Venturing into the backcountry
"Dropping Pillow lines"!!
Entering X games half pipe comps.
Or probably even skiing moguls.
Just good old piste for me. I've looked at Nordiac sportmachine 80's, Salomon RS CF's and Dalbello Axion 6's.
As you may guess, price is also a factor. I don't wish to spend a fortune, mainly for the reasons stated above. My current boots are old second hand Rossignol Salto's that I ski quite well in.
Any suggestions????
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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shootingmike, you said it yourself: "I realise it's all about what fits". So how can you even think about a particular boot model until a good fitter has identified the best make/range of boot for your foot shape? 
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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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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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You don't choose a boot - you tell the fitter about your skiing, they analyse your footshape etc, and tell you what to have/give you a choice to try.
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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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OK,
but surely it's possible to suggest some rough makes and models based on ability and need? I understand that everybody's feet are different, but everybody also drives differently. That doesn't mean I'd go to a car dealer, show him how I drive and ask him to suggest a make and model!!!!
I suppose what I'm asking above is: are the boots I've mentioned suitable for someone with my level of ability and skiing style, based on comfort, flex, durability etc.
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That's not a good analogy shootingmike. We're not suggesting that we see you ski and then suggest the boots.
The simple fact is that you don't choose the boots - the boots choose you.
Sorry if that's frustrating, but that's just the way it is.
Go to a good bootfitter.
CEM is one of the best.
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OK,
but surely it's possible to suggest some rough makes and models based on ability and need? I understand that everybody's feet are different, but everybody also drives differently. That doesn't mean I'd go to a car dealer, show him how I drive and ask him to suggest a make and model!!!!
I suppose what I'm asking above is: are the boots I've mentioned suitable for someone with my level of ability and skiing style, based on comfort, flex, durability etc. |
To make your analogy correct, there would be a biometric key in each car, and only 1 would work for you.
It's (relatively) easy to draft a list of equal flex, yet the chances are slim that 2 people out of 20 will fit in the same boot.
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shootingmike, ah; but if you were a golfer looking for clubs, the pro would look at your swing and handicap and then suggest a set that would suit you best.
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shootingmike, the bootfitter will also ask about your skiing - if you are a racer, or a cruisy skier for whom comfort is a priority, or someone who gets very cold feet, that will also enter into the equation.
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OK,
but surely it's possible to suggest some rough makes and models based on ability and need? I understand that everybody's feet are different, but everybody also drives differently. That doesn't mean I'd go to a car dealer, show him how I drive and ask him to suggest a make and model!!!!
I suppose what I'm asking above is: are the boots I've mentioned suitable for someone with my level of ability and skiing style, based on comfort, flex, durability etc.
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No - it doesn't work like that, see my first post. For your car analogy to work, it would have to be some sort of cocoon (shaped for a specific body type) instead of a seat. We could give you a list of boots with the rigth characteristics, but it's irrelevant as you don't choose the boot, the fitter will tell you which boot with suitable attributes will fit you best.
Last edited by Ski the Net with snowHeads  on Wed 16-12-09 18:01; edited 1 time in total
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Where are you based. Someone might then be able to recommend a fitter.
Each manufacturer has a range of boots for different abilities/use but each one is a different shape. It really does take a fitter to find the right shape boot and then from that find the right model.
adrian
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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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OK, OK, OK - I get the message! But... Please bear in mind what I said originally, I ain't gonna be entering the X games! Just an hour here and there at the local fridge, and maybe a weekeend away. So obviously a top of the range stiff race boot boot clearly wouldn't be appropriate, whereas something lower in the range might be based on flex, general fit and comfort.
So that is why I was asking for ROUGH suggestions based on those factors.
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shootingmike, but a good bootfitter won't suggest a top of the range stiff race boot if you tell him/her what type of skiing you'll be doing. You are asking random internet bods what might be appropriate and they won't be able to give you an idea that's as rough as badgers. a good fitter will give you the right answer - give as much info as possible, inc budget and they'll come up with something,
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You know it makes sense.
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Hey all of the above is great advice and I think you know that the best thing is to chat to a good fitter...
Just remember that everyones taste is different so my Pickled Onion Monster Munch might be your Marmite!
Atomic's M range or Salomon's Mission might not be a bad start point and they're not too expensive (you didn't mention budget) Head have some interesting stuff out this year too have a look at the Edge range.
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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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Thanks Robotdancer, budget is important too - I can't justify too much based on much skiing I do..
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Poster: A snowHead
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shootingmike, what everyone else says - find a good bootfitter - tell him who you are, what you want to do, how you want to develop.
WHere do you live?
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