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Boots for all mountain and park

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tpmac22
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Hi all,

I'm new to this site, although I've been reading some forums on here for a while.
I'm just basically looking for any suggestions for an all mountain park boot. I've looked at Full Tilt and might try the Classic and Descendant 8 in a store soon, but I'm not sure about their all mountain capability. I've seen that Dalbello boots on here, but they don't seem to be stocked in many UK boot fitters. `I probably spend 25% of my time in the park so need a boot that's soft enough to ride park, but also has enough power to ski the whole mountain. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Oct 19 2015 4:45PM
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brov1
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go to a boot fitter and just find what ever boots you like best. i know guys that ride park in a solomon X max. its not about the boots reputation its about how the boots fit you so thats all you gotta worry about
Oct 19 2015 6:04PM
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robert.clarkeiii
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Boot fitter is deff where you need to go. I got the FT descendent 6's this year so will see how they are good luck!
Oct 19 2015 11:13PM
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tpmac22
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I have already booked an appointment at a boot fitter, there just doesn't seem to be many boots that fit the brief
Oct 20 2015 8:03AM
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onenerdykid
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tpmac22I have already booked an appointment at a boot fitter, there just doesn't seem to be many boots that fit the brief


The only brief that should exist is finding the right fit for your biomechanical needs. There is no such thing as a park boot and if you limit yourself to finding the right boot from within those constraints you will have a difficult time finding the right boot.

Many of the world's best freeskiers do not use a "park" boot and are more than happy skiing in race boots. Why? Because finding the right fit is the ultimate factor in selecting a boot.
Oct 20 2015 8:54AM
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KravtZ
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onenerdykidThe only brief that should exist is finding the right fit for your biomechanical needs. There is no such thing as a park boot and if you limit yourself to finding the right boot from within those constraints you will have a difficult time finding the right boot.

Many of the world's best freeskiers do not use a "park" boot and are more than happy skiing in race boots. Why? Because finding the right fit is the ultimate factor in selecting a boot.


Park boots are also useless outside of skiing park. A high level of park skiing they probably a hindrance more than a positive. Most pros are using 120-130 flex boots
Oct 20 2015 10:42AM
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tpmac22
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Okay, thanks for the help guys. As I mentioned, I will be going to a boot fitter and purchasing whichever fit best.
Oct 20 2015 10:55AM
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