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Is buying a spk the solution

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rupert_pupkin
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I know there are lika a billion threads about that shoe, so I used the searchbar but didn´t find a thread that had the informations I need.

So, my problem is that when I often land backseated my calfs start hurting like mad. I don´t really get shinbang, but the whole back of my lower legs start to hurt like mad, especially on the sides right behind my shinbone. Since I took all season off and should be able to ski every single day of the season (well, maybe not every single day, but 5-6 days a week should be possible) I was thinking about a solution.
A week ago when I got my new skis (which are mounted for the boot I have now which sole is 307mm long) I tried the spk chaos which fitted perfektly. But what caught my attention was how high the back of the shoe was. Its at least 5-10cm higher than the one of the shoe I own now and it seems to support the lower leg pretty well when landing backseated.
My question is: Do you guys think a skp would solve my problem? I should also mention that I already mounted my ski (btw, how long is the sole of a size 42 spk boot) and that I´m almost out of money, so I´d also buy the boot if it really helped and as lasts solution.
thx

Dec 3 2007 12:38PM
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Tbrody
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I have the SPK Pro's and I'm not sure if they'll fix the problem but they will most likely help. They have a real thick pad on the backside of the cup that supposedly assists in preventing shinbang.

If I was you I would talk to someone at a shop that really knows their stuff, or if you can go to Surefoot and get all fitted up.

If not I'd say at least try to find a demo pair
Dec 3 2007 12:47PM
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eheath
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size 42!?!? And you found SPK shoes!?!?!
Dec 3 2007 12:51PM
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Skipig25
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42 is the euro size of a 27.0 mondo
Dec 3 2007 12:54PM
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BigJew
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I think he's from Europe, where they count differently, and english isn't is first language. They're called Boots, not shoes.
Dec 3 2007 12:54PM
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eheath
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Well of course.
Dec 3 2007 12:57PM
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Shorton
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from the way salomon advertise it i guess it'd probably help you quite a lot, it wouldnt completely solve your problem, but help. Just work on your landings until you dont land backseat so much
Dec 3 2007 1:18PM
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drewishish
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buying didfferent boots might help alittle, but what would really take care of your problem is to not land backseat. nothing will fix your problem as good as that.
Dec 3 2007 1:21PM
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timmi
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i still get that pain in the back of my shins a little bit. maybe not as bad as old boots... pretty big difference in shinbang though.
Dec 3 2007 1:28PM
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rupert_pupkin
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how? our jumps have pretty steep landings and i mostly land backseated if I spin a 7en
Dec 3 2007 1:32PM
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dave44
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You wouldn't happen to know the pricing of Surefoot boots (including fitting and all). I'll be up at Whistler a lot, might drop by the Surefoot place up there
Dec 3 2007 1:38PM
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ninjea
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I rode my SPK Pros for the first time this weekend, best boot ever. Every tie i landed backseat, there was no problem.
Dec 3 2007 3:00PM
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Tbrody
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From http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/surefoot-custom-ski-boot-fitting-in-park-city-ut/ :

The Surefoot Thotic is $185.
Our Boots prices vary from about $300 - $775
Last years products are 30-50% off.
The Surefoot boot which includes the shell, liner, and Thotic is $815, $905,or $995 depending on performance level. (US$).
360-Degree Golf Shoes $390 & $410 w/ Thotic

they give a guarantee that if you are unhappy with them at all, they'll fix or replace them

so consider it as buying 1 boot that should last at least 5 years rather than 2 or 3

it's worth it if you add it up
Dec 3 2007 3:10PM
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Love_Wins.
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Because if you don't land backseat you won't get the pain in your legs?
Dec 3 2007 3:39PM
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titsLOL
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bahaha you're dumb
Dec 3 2007 4:53PM
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dammitmike
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you shouldnt have to remount your bindings, just have them adjusted if you get new boots. 27.0 spks should have somewhere around a 310-315mm boot sole.
Dec 3 2007 5:21PM
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emopoppins
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just land switch, no way you can land backseat if you land switch.
Dec 3 2007 6:06PM
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pDails
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One other option is buy some soft padding and glue it in around the back, or go talk to your shop about it. my local shop gave me a big sticky sheet of padding to basically go do what i want with and fix my problem
Dec 5 2007 12:35AM
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hollygrove
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You can grip and complain abut the gear, but any boot will work perfectly when you work on fixing the problem in your skiing, not in your equipment.
Dec 5 2007 11:11AM
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LC.
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Learn to jump and land properly.
Dec 5 2007 11:51AM
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3ski6guy0
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if you have a ton of money to spend get those surefoots. they custom build the whole boot for you
Dec 5 2007 12:50PM
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