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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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There seems to be some confusion in the second link about whether they are describing the Hot Rod 85 or the Hot Rod 95.
That said, I think marketing people are aware that consumers who buy entry level boots are frequently not that knowledgeable about the ski boot market. I can remember trying in vain to explain to an 'intermediate level' friend that buying 'expert level' ski boots would not necessarily improve her skiing, as they might well be too stiff for her. I think this may also be the reason why you sometimes see soft skis, which are designed to be friendly and forgiving on black runs, marketed as 'expert skis.'
Flex ratings and last widths can be a more useful way of objectively describing the charachteristics / intended market of a boot on paper. However, again there are pitfalls, as marketing can play a big role in a manufacturers interpretation of these supposedly objective numbers.
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Tue 29-01-13 17:59; edited 1 time in total
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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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Ratae Corieltauvorum, 100mm last, 85 flex boot isn't exactly a low volume advanced boot. First link is about right.
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| Spyderman wrote: |
| Ratae Corieltauvorum, 100mm last, 85 flex boot isn't exactly a low volume advanced boot. First link is about right. |
Hmmm, I was wondering if the flex rating was giving a key clue, I need at some point this year to go and get fitted, and apart from Snow & Rock in Bristol it seems everybody raves about the place in Bicester which is within striking distance from here
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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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| Ratae Corieltauvorum wrote: |
| it seems everybody raves about the place in Bicester which is within striking distance from here |
and they're not wrong, Colin CEM at Solutions4Feet is your man. Best time to go is October.
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| Spyderman wrote: |
| Ratae Corieltauvorum wrote: |
| it seems everybody raves about the place in Bicester which is within striking distance from here |
and they're not wrong, Colin CEM at Solutions4Feet is your man. Best time to go is October. |
Why October?
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Ratae Corieltauvorum, Best stock levels.
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| Spyderman wrote: |
| Ratae Corieltauvorum, Best stock levels. |
Ok, gotcha
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