 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Used to have some.
Flex adjusment, pain in the butt nonsense. Just set to most "flexible" and leave them there. It's easy to figure out.
Ski Walk, yeah you need to put them in walk to take em off iirc. Other than that does what it says, it basically loosens "the wires" for more comfortable walking.
They are both gimmicks I don't think you will see on current boots. Though I've not checked or owt. My newish boots don't have them that's for sure (Atomic).
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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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I have the even older Evo 8.0
Still going strong. Great boot. I have never moved the flex slide things.
also, i haven't moved the ski/walk setting in ages (its set to ski - i hope)
FWIW - i am not an expert skier either, so I really don't think you'll have a problem with the 9.0 model
best wishes
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flex adjusters down is softer, up is stiffer, walk mode isn't as much of a walk mode as on the original one , but try to make sure you ski in "ski" mode
BTW it is close to the time to be considering a new boot, technology has moved on and the modern ear of boots are closer to foot shaped than the rounded house brick type shape of most boots of that time
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Just as a final question.......
I enjoy wearing my own boots they fit ok & feel familiar now
I got them for the dry slopes & fridge prior to our 1st trip this year, so as to avoid the tat I was issued on one slope lesson & athletes foot
Anyway in Dec I tried 2 types of boot from the hire shop ( I swapped them on day 3 & opted for a better technical boot.)
Question is:
Do you think it's worth taking mine on our upcoming trip in Feb (packed in suitcase) or am I better off hiring in resort & being fussy/swapping to find the best fit/shape.
(I'd sooner be on the piste than in the hire shop) & could put £ toward a session at hemel prior to going.
But if the technology is superior enough in more modern boots than the Evo 9.0, should I take the opportunity to scope out my next pair by hiring/trying..........I'm told the hire kit is the latest stuff 
Do you more experienced ski'ers own or hire boots?, I read that good fit in boots is paramount when improving your skiing.
Thanks again
P.S. For those who don't know already, ther is NO such thing as "Superior Boots" in the shop I was referred to, however some tour operators will charge you for "Superior Boots" if you choose them instead of Standard. At least this was my experience in Meribel in Dec.
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franzClammer, Saw your other thread re skis.
If you do want to change your boots don't waste time and money hiring. Go to a  fitter to buy them and get it done properly. A forum search will tell you who is trusted.
Back on the other subject I'd invest far more time and money in my boots than my skis.
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franzClammer, take your own boots, even they are a bit old hat. Experienced skiers will have their own boots. There isn't much technical variation between boots, it's just down to fit and comfort. Do your trips this season, get your moneys worth from your ebay boots then save up over the summer to get some new ones next season.
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If your current boots fit well, and hold your foot snugly, buying new ones probably isn't the top priority for improving your skiing. if they do let your foot slop around then you might be better hiring - IME boots in a resort hire shop will be hugely better than the ones at places like Hemel, and if you are hiring skis anyway the extra cost of hiring boots isn't a lot on top. But yes, ultimately you need to get your own boots and get them properly fitted. We are a bit fanatical on snowheads though, about boots! I see loads of French skiers round here with hired skis and boots who ski better than I am ever likely to!
Meanwhile, top priority for spending is lessons, lessons, lessons!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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sat here in Kent with my boots on: waiting to fly to Chambry on Feb 18th
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Your feet probably will be numb by then. 
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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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pam w, what is this thing about Chambery?
I've not been on this forum long, delved into about maybe 10 threads tops and from what My limited experience tells me, Chambery is actually where Satan's minions poke your damned back bottom down to the abominations of Hell? Seemingly so bad that even Danté couldn't utter it 
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If your boots seem to fit, take them. All the best skiers have 'well-loved' equipment which will make evos look positively cutting edge and hire shops can be really hit and miss and definitely not the latest and greatest.
I'd forgotten walk mode - I rather liked it! IIRC You shouldn't be able to leave it in walk when skiing, as soon as you bend your knee into the boot it should 'click' into skiing mode in a quite discernible way.
Enjoy!
aj xx
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FAQ
ok.....so..
but I've done my dough on 2 x trips to 3 Vallees this season. 
