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Best New England Boot Fitter

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J-Evs
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I saw that thread about the guy out west but i was just wondering where the best boot fitter in new england closest to western MA was located, cuz i have some extremely wide feet for boots.
p.s. i would put this in regionals but theres not to much action goin on in there
Jul 25 2009 11:17PM
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MayorWest
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might wanna try posting this in regionals
Jul 26 2009 2:33AM
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meggers
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ski stop in westwood ma. its not really near western ma...its on the south shore. but they are the best by far. they are the only shop in ma that is part of America's Best Bootfitters. All of their bootfitters take classes and are certified in bootfitting. but def call them and talk to them and they will answer all your questions. you need to have an appointment during the week. on the weekend it is first come first serve, during the ski season people line up outside on the weekends waiting for them to open. they are a small fmaily owned shop. they pride themselves on quality work. the guarantee their work for the season. if you need to change anything they will fix it. check em out

Ski Stop
http://skistopmass.com/

America's Best Bootfitters
http://www.bootfitters.com/
Jul 26 2009 7:54AM
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no_steeze
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i've had good experiences at surefoot in killington

i know they get hate but if you don't spend the 200 fucking dollars for the orthotics and just get boot work done they do a good job
Jul 26 2009 7:56AM
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[BRI]noceros
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if you're in/ at all close to CT, Alpine Haus is the best for sure
Jul 26 2009 8:09AM
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dilla_says_go
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haha good one...  if you want Aline's you can probably get them at dicks sporting goods.

Ski Magazine has named Basin Ski Shop bootfitter Rob Hodge as one of the best in the country.  He's a certified pedorthist and he knows more about bootfitting and orthotics than anybody I know.

here's his website.  http://www.hodgethotics.com/
Jul 26 2009 8:45AM
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chickenwang
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torin from totem pole in rutland vt right next to okemo.
Jul 26 2009 9:56AM
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boxskier
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Jeff Warren

at Ken Jones Ski mart in Nashua Nh

Jul 26 2009 10:26AM
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SK1ERDUDE
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Green Mountain Orthotics
Jul 26 2009 10:52AM
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quackquack
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Plains bike ski & snowboard. Pittsfield Mass
Jul 26 2009 5:29PM
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rj.
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i guarantee its leonel at happy tunes right next to sugarloaf.
Jul 26 2009 5:41PM
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mmckechnie
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Bob Skinners right before you get to Mt. Sunapee
Jul 26 2009 6:19PM
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Shewlur...
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i've had great experiences at competitive edge, in holyoke, ma

those guys really know their stuff. if you want PM me for any questions. + they also will make custom footbeds for you at the shop.
Jul 26 2009 6:25PM
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marsland
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competitive edge is in hadley, isnt it?
Jul 26 2009 6:29PM
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Shewlur...
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they have one in holyoke, hadley, and east longmeadow. i've only gone to the one in holyoke, i think the other locations might be bigger.
Jul 26 2009 6:33PM
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BMskier
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okemo and totem pole are in ludlow vermont not rutland dumbass.
Jul 26 2009 6:45PM
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no_steeze
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yea dude comp edge in hadley is my shop, the guys there know their shit
Jul 26 2009 8:08PM
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steezyjibber
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anyone been to Alpine Options in VT? i think i'm goin there. any reviews?
Jul 26 2009 9:32PM
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steezyjibber
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bump
Jul 27 2009 10:31AM
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newengland72
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Strand's Ski Shop

Hole in the wall shop, guys are real characters, and wicked old.

Plug for Worcester, Ma

http://www.strandsskishop.com/
Jul 27 2009 10:51AM
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Rogge
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Yep. Manser is the man. I wouldn't go to anyone else.
Jul 27 2009 11:56AM
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rossiskier93
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Yea he did my boots which were extremely difficult do to my huge foot size and im extremely happy with them

also the woman who works in the boot fitter place is also good however i forget her name but shes good
Jul 27 2009 5:33PM
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T_LEX
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The Starting Gate right near Stratton. they are doing a lot more freestyle stuff now. But they are one of the top ski shops in the country.
Jul 27 2009 5:50PM
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steezyjibber
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alpine options?
Jul 27 2009 6:02PM
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J-Evs
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bump

and can full tilt be packed out or anything
as well as are they any good for a wide foot
Nov 17 2009 7:22PM
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_CC_
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full tilts are pretty narrow
Nov 17 2009 7:24PM
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J-Evs
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uppp
Nov 17 2009 10:16PM
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southpw45
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action sports down in ct, talk to bob he's a master bootfitter and all that stuff
Nov 17 2009 10:20PM
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jamodeo
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previously jonny mack in the back at lahouts in Lincoln NH but now its proly the ski rack because he doesnt work there anymore
Nov 17 2009 10:20PM
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-fungus-
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oh word, i'm like 2 towns over from westwood, i'm lookin for some new boots this season so i'll have to go check that out
Nov 17 2009 10:24PM
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LadySaGa
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another vote for ski rack in burlington....just went and got my boots today
Nov 17 2009 10:58PM
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SnowRidgeParks
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Add another to the tally... went in last Friday and came out with the best fitting boots I've ever worn, thanks Joe!
Nov 17 2009 11:04PM
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AElot
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Why do you need a boot fitter? haha are you new to skiing or just forget the size of your foot or something. Go to some shops and try on boots and see what you like best its not rocket science.
Nov 17 2009 11:05PM
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snomaster
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^fail.
wait til you get kinks and corns and if you have wide feet or many injuries that leave one leg shorter than the other...
I just went to my first bootfitting last weekend and I am kicking myself for never doing this before.
Plus you can still get a boot online and then get it fit to you (which is my case, plus all the above).

Bob Skinners @ Sunapee was a good deal. $40 for boots that I didn't buy there and they will readjust for free if I come back in the next few weeks. Can't beat that.
Nov 18 2009 12:17AM
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chickenwang
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ooppsies
Nov 18 2009 2:55AM
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dangerdad
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haha maybe you are new to skiing. If you actually ski a boot hard then you really do need a good boot fit. Ski boots can really fuck with your feet, legs, back, etc if improperly fit. Also you have much more control with a really snug, well fit boot.
Nov 18 2009 10:47AM
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snowfreak14
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yeah going to a good boot fitter is one of the most important things you can do for your skiing. and every person you ask is going to tell you the place they go is best so you might just have to see what shops you like the best.
Nov 18 2009 1:38PM
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mski
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right there
Nov 18 2009 3:38PM
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dangerdad
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seriously though, I had no idea how much shit can and needs to be tweaked in your boot until I worked in a shop. From simple shims to custom shaping of plastic, there is a ridiculous amount of malleability in each boot and if you are skiing hard it is by far the best investment you can make.
Nov 20 2009 1:57AM
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J-Evs
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i think im goin to either basin in killy or surefoot in killy as well
any advice on either one
Nov 25 2009 5:19PM
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shredables
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my boy mark mancini in the mount snow valley. hes the best boot fitter ive ever gone to, but hes hard to find because he works out of his basement. if you can find him, make sure you got yo kicks
Nov 25 2009 5:29PM
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LMPJibbin
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PICHE'S    GILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS


ask for pat...honestly the best bootfitter ive seen
Nov 25 2009 7:03PM
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onenerdykid
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If you can't make it up to Burlington, go to Basin- I've heard good things about their work.
Nov 25 2009 7:17PM
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leone
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check out colorado ski shop in west springfield, they've got experience with a variety of boots and footsizes.  plus if you're in the ma area it might be the best location for you
Nov 25 2009 7:23PM
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sam_vicious
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yea i got ridiculously wide feet also. And Ski Haus in Salem, Nh hooked it up.
Nov 25 2009 7:35PM
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