 Poster: A snowHead
|
Righty doke.
Thanks for all the advice in my other thread, and based on that, and a discussion with my school teacher, I shall be buying boots in Radstdat, Austria, next year. Right, now i need some advice on what boots to go for, as I honestly haven't got a clue.
According to my 'Ski school pass' i am able to
Carving - long turns
Pole plant
Carving short turns
Easy slalom - about 20 gates
amongst other easier things. My favourite things are just to mess about on jumps and ski backwards now and then.
Now the limiting factor here is my foot-size. I'll be needing a mondopoint AROUND 33 (not sure on exact measurment yet, but i am a UK 14).
Any recomendations would be great, so i know how much to save, and have something to look forward to, and know what to ask for.
Thank you.
edit- forgot to mention, I am not one of these racer types, although I enjoy the odd bit of speed and the odd black slope occasionaly. I am not like a couple of my associates (spelt wrong?) who are on-piste lovers, and strive to be the fastest.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
|
Ben133, you need to go to a shop with a reputable boot fitter, and try on different pairs of boots until you find a pair that fit. Everything else is unimportant compared to that.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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?
|
|
Ben133, there is nothing wrong with your spelling ... and Kramer is right!
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
|
Ok thank you guys, I just dont want to end up with a boot simply because it fits, when it might not be right for my style of skiing.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
|
Ben133, Oh, what wouldn't I give for a boot simply because it fits!
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
|
Ben133, fit is THE single most important thing about a boot. Probably the second most important thing is to buy a boot that is suitable to your standard. When you're in the shop, be honest about your skiing ability and aspirations, and you should end up with a suitable boot. My final tip would be, if you want your boots to match your ski suit, then match the ski suit to the boots, and not the other way around!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thanks guys
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
