 Poster: A snowHead
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wigan, absolutely nothing wrong with your approach. I always think that Decathlon is a good place to look for a first pair of boots on the same basis - you can pick something up way better than hire boots for about £120-140.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Boardban, there's nothing wrong with S&R, except that it can be so hit and miss. I think that they often put people in boots that are slightly too big because it provides instant comfort. I've got personal experience of that.
In general, the closer you get to a "performance fit" then the less you can expect boot fitting to be a one hit process.
At the end of the day it's a choice that you have to consciously make. Do you want instant comfort with the risk that the boot will pack too much. Or do you want the absolutely best performance, but risk it taking 20-odd skiing days for the boot to bed in.
I ski 40-50 days a year outside and another 10+ indoors every year, so in principle I'm prepared to accept the latter. I fully understand why that wouldn't acceptable if you're doing a one week trip.
CEM asks what type of fit you want.
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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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CEM asks what type of fit you want.
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Yep, I had leisure fit, suits my skiing 
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Disaster, did you buy your boots? Are you pleased?
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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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I went up and got some good info - looks like I need more saving to do though (got a speeding ticket  )! So rather than scrimp and not buy what I need gonna go in next month - some good advice though and plenty of stock! so will keep posted.
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Disaster, what a disaster!
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Disaster, What size are you, I've got some great size 8.5 Tecnicas for sale, yours for a steal!
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Ha yeah - Got the great option of taking the "Speed Awareness Course"! I'm a 9.5(ish) UK Shoe size...
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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| Ha yeah - Got the great option of taking the "Speed Awareness Course"! I'm a 9.5(ish) UK Shoe size... |
size 9.5 but solid lead. 
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