 Poster: A snowHead
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I am tempted to buy some new boots. Couple of reasons for this:
1. They are about 12 years old - as a result they are looking tired and my feet are moving around slightly inside. Particularly around the heel.
2. They are in my view aimed at recreational skiing and an upright stance - ok ok that is what I do most of the time, but when pushing myself when I escaped from the family, i found it very difficult to lean forward and get weight forward. Generally I was sitting back on heels and the front of the skis were wobbling.
On the flip side
1. They are very comfortable
2. I probably would benefit from a few refresher lessons on how to ski
I have odd feet for a bloke in that while I am size 11, I have very narrow feet - que Blackadder comments about "oh but you have a woman's foot"
In terms of my skiing level - well a lot of it is cruising blues and reds with the family. But on my own I will tackle unpisted reds and blacks as well
EDIT - ok I think new boots are in order. Within striking distance of me I have CEM in Bicester, Lockwoods in Leamington, Ellis Brigham in Milton Keynes or whoever at Hemel.
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Thu 14-01-10 16:42; edited 1 time in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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New boots and lessons. 
Or choose one and if it doesn't sort the problem out suck up and pay for the other. Boots would be my first choice in this instance though.
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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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Forget the lessons ... if your feet are wobbling around, get new boots or even some liners. Not panty liners though. However, 'new boots and panties' takes me back some.
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Why even ask.
You need new kit, any new kit. We don't get to ski enough as it is. Buying new kit is the next best thing. Buy skis too, even if you have some, to create a proper quiver.
Sometimes I dispair!
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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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12 years!!! New boots, no argument, I reckon you will notice a big difference!
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moffatross, Can't beat a bit of Uncle Ian.
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Hey Boris....there could be another reason that you are having a hard time getting forward in the boots. Asssuming that the boot is not too stiff then it could be an issue with the amount of ankle mortise (ankle Flexion).
In many cases when skiers indicate that they have a hard time getting forward it is because they have reduced ankle flex. Most boots have an upper cuff inclination of approx 12-14 degrees. If the skier can only flex 5-7 degrees then they will have to make accomodation and bend at the knee and hip commonly resulting in a posterior balance (rearward) and skiing position. You might find the steeper it gets the worse it gets and there is often an skidding of the tails in the third phase of the turn.
What ever boots you by have them check ankle flex to make sure that this is not where the problems are. If you have reduced ankle flex you will need a stiffer boot with increased ramp angle to get the energy where in is needed....good luck
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ski4life, my rough translation of that - I'm nearly 42 and not as fit or flexible as I once was 
Skidding is defo an issue (well I say issue - in the grand scheme of things I'm not overly bothered). I will try some boots on and see how they feel - my old boots are a bit too relaxed and I can not get them in a position where I am even vaguely leaning forward. Like skiing in a comfortable pair of slippers
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Boris, sounds to me like in any case, you need new boots. Go and see CEM. If your boots are salvageable he of all people will be able to do that, and if not, at least you'll be sure that your new boots will be spot on...leaving only your skiing left to blame! 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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CEM will also check your ankle flex. Though for the life of me I can't see why "an old pair of slippers" would compromise your ability to bend your ankles and any other bits needed to get your weight over your feet.
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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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Boris, www.solutions4feet.co.uk call Colin asap and make an appointment, you know it makes sense
Whilst you are enjoying Colins hospitality her and the kinder can enjoy the delights of Bicester designer shopping discount village. win win !
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pam w, If you can only flex your ankle joint a little, there's not much advantage to using a very flexable boot. Y
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You know it makes sense.
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her and the kinder can enjoy the delights of Bicester designer shopping discount village.
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Boredsurfing, You jest - we've been there  Few useful shops - the rest vastly overpriced, even discounted, rubbish in my view
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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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Actually Bicester Village is often excellent. For one reason or another, despite my general dislike of shopping, I've been there many times. Lots of excellent quality stuff at bargain prices, alongside some not so excellent quality stuff at not so cheap prices. That's why it's so very popular with both locals and tourists alike. Much as we may have different priorities/tastes and much as we like to think we know better, imho the masses aren't usually actually wrong. 
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Poster: A snowHead
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North Face shop and Helly Hansen shop.
Can get some good stuff for the hols.... 
It's not all bad.
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