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How are these for a park boot?

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lyndon
Posts: 7266 - Karma: 127
okay, i need new boots, but dont want to spend alot....

heres the link

http://www.sportmart.ca/store/2product.asp?countryID=0&category%5Fid=67&product%5Fid=13074&mscssid=NRT63A8RWKR28LVED3FF57M9NFK39ES9

does anyone ride these?
Jul 29 2006 3:20PM
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symbol.
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for 60 more you could get last years 1080's  and I'd say that the 1080s are a better boot then those.
http://www.untracked.com/highlight-175847.html
Jul 29 2006 3:22PM
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iLikeToSkii
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go to sportsliquidator.com they have lots of boots that are 50% off
Jul 29 2006 4:06PM
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titsLOL
Posts: 7485 - Karma: 396
yea dont skimp on crappy boots, try to find some of last years on clearance. Go to some shops try shit on and see what they have left over from last season.
Jul 29 2006 4:21PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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I have had my nordica beasts since they launched that line and I love them. Just go try every single boot in the shop on and go with the one that fits u the best. you want to be confortable more then anything else.
Jul 29 2006 4:24PM
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lyndon
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um, im talking in CAD funds, your talking n US
Jul 29 2006 4:30PM
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FUUUCK
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hey i have those boots
Jul 29 2006 5:00PM
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lyndon
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are they warm? how is the flex?
Jul 29 2006 5:36PM
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lpskier5
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if you ride thema decent amount i bet they get soft in about a month.dont skimp on boots
Jul 29 2006 6:12PM
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titsLOL
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if you buy crappy boots you'll probably want knew ones by next season, basically throwing away the money you spent on the first pair. The only reason I would tell people to not get nice boots is if they aren't sure if they are gonna stick with skiing but go enough that renting doesn't make sense. Remember that boots can last way longer than most of the shit you use in the park. and most companies make somewhat affordable (relatively) "freeride" type boots.
Jul 29 2006 6:26PM
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lyndon
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uim only 16, so im not going to bother to spend 500 on boots.....cuz ill grow out of them. Im riding Nordica B7(100 at sportchek)and they did fine......there just too small. But i did have a issude with warmth and shinbang..so im looking into a pair a step up.....how are the rossi sodt boots..i can get them for like 150 last seasons here..........
Jul 29 2006 7:16PM
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FUUUCK
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theyre warm, thats never been an issue, theyre a tad softer than my atomic boots, to be honest theyre very average, i have nothing to complain about, but nothing really stands out to make this boot special. i still got shin bang using them, but it wasnt as bad as my atomic boots.
Jul 29 2006 7:49PM
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lyndon
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okay, thansk for the info........
Jul 29 2006 8:06PM
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symbol.
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Oh right, Yeah I'm in the same boat as you with the CDN VS USA exchange bullshit. If you have a sports chek in your area you can get some 1080s for pretty cheap when they put them on sale in september. Don't skimp out on boots. I myself would rather ride some slightly cheaper skis then having uncomfortable boots.
Jul 29 2006 10:16PM
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Rajna
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pretty sure u will be able to find a better price than tht for those there 215 at my shop
Jul 29 2006 10:48PM
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Rajna
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^unless im confusing them with something
Jul 29 2006 10:49PM
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lyndon
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like, i can get the power 90, or some soft boots form my sportchek..no 1080......but the soft boots are still good.......
Jul 30 2006 9:49AM
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lyndon
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im talking rossignol boots..
Jul 30 2006 9:50AM
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uni-corn
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http://store.christysports.com/catalog/clearance/ski/ski_boot_clearance/dalbello_krypton_rampage_boots
Jul 30 2006 10:20AM
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lyndon
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wow, once again, that is in american dollars..........I AM CANADIAN
Jul 30 2006 11:32AM
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titsLOL
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I still recommend you go to some shops and see what they have left over, and even if they dont have something in your price range try on a bunch of shit too see what size you are and what kinda stuff fits you the best.
Jul 30 2006 1:05PM
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lyndon
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okay, illl try that..u never know, they might have something....................
Jul 30 2006 2:18PM
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lyndon
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oh ya, nowhere in my city fits boots either...plus, since in still growing there is no point...as long as theyre comfortable..............
Jul 31 2006 8:26AM
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lyndon
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it says flex is 65..whats that mean?
Jul 31 2006 11:43AM
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symbol.
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The boots are really really soft. The 1080s have a flex of 85. The GUNS have a flex of  95 to put it into perspective. I think those boots might be to soft and you might hurt your ankles.
Jul 31 2006 1:40PM
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tattooed-n-evil
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stop bitching about boots being expensive. get a fucking job and buy some good equipment
Jul 31 2006 4:25PM
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dbag37
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soooooooooo not true. Please get fitted at a shop even if you have to drive outside of your city. Hell, I live in Kentucky and I found a shop to get boots fitted at. Plus you dont have to buy them from the shop just find out what boot you need and a size and find it for cheap online.
Jul 31 2006 4:31PM
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lyndon
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uhhhhhhhhhh, i do have a job, and sorry, i dont want to spend 500 on boots, because i am GROWING, and ill need new ones next year....see, i thought about it.....and no, i ALREADY EXPLAINED i am not getting fitted for boots. Nowhere in my city does it, and like i said, i am GROWING, so i need new boots nextyear anyways....thank you for those who actually read, and didnt tell me to buy expensive boots and get fitted.
Jul 31 2006 7:02PM
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MLB
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i bought the X-waves, and they have a great flex, fit. They are pratically the same as the 1080 boot, but stiffer. And for the fit, go see an orthopedest ( i am sure i spelt that wrong), and get some insoles. It is worth it for the rails and the flat landings. And worse comes to worse just Sr. Scholes gel shit. Works pretty good.
Jul 31 2006 7:08PM
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skidemon22
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those boots suck and are a terrible deal. go to rei.com and there are way better boots for less. jea
Jul 31 2006 7:11PM
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MLB
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He is in canada. It would end up being the same if hew bought from a local shop.
Jul 31 2006 7:22PM
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reezyfbaby
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i used to work at sportmart. dont buy anything ski related from there
Jul 31 2006 8:06PM
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lyndon
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wow, how ignorant are you. i already said im not buying online, and im buying from a store, adn im canadian. read the posts before you comment, because you end up looking like an idiot. "jea"
Jul 31 2006 8:28PM
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lyndon
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okay, then ill buy from sportchek.
Jul 31 2006 8:55PM
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buckweet
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salomon teneighty's ne 1
Jul 31 2006 8:55PM
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skidemon22
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soory, yea i only read your first post, but those boots arent good. and buying offline has its plusses. so yea...

but do what you will. i would recomend x-waves from the salomon line up, perfomas just arent designed for the park. .
Jul 31 2006 10:54PM
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lyndon
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well, i bout nordica b7 (99 @ sportchek) cuz i had nooooooooooo money last year for boots, and they did fine....they were comfy, but not really warm. Really, i dont need a park boot, i do fine with a rec boot. as long as the liner fits snug to my shin, and the boot is warm, im happy..sure, if i can get a park specific boot for a good price, i will.....but if now, well, i can get the Rossignol Soft boots for about 100 from last season...
Aug 1 2006 8:40AM
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MarkieR
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i'm as big of a proponent of buying top of the line equipment as anyone else on this site, but if you're on a budget and you're just going to be skiing park, there is nothing wrong with getting cheapo boots. i mean, simon dumont uses the elipse boot, it's super soft and shitty, and he seems to be doing alright with it. oh and you're growing too. that would be dumb to buy 1080's or anything else that level or higher. on the same token, don't go to a garage sale and get some old nordica rear entries either.
Aug 1 2006 2:18PM
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lyndon
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wow, someone understands me. Like, id either get some rossi soft boots, (like 99-150)from a season ago, or some salomon boots...im growing, and ski only park. i rode nordica b7 from sportchek, and didnt hate them,,,they were fine....i dont need top of the line, skis will last, but i grow out of boots in a season.....and no, i plan to buy from a shop, or store....no garages lol
Aug 1 2006 2:45PM
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titsLOL
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well at sports authority a while ago thye had a ton or super random boots for super cheap. they were all at least like half of most of them were way more, but they had like one or two pairs of each, but if they had some that fit you they'd be a sweet deal, dunno what the deal was with them though might've been a one time random thing
Aug 1 2006 3:15PM
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lyndon
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well, at y sportchek and sportmart, like in october/november, all the boots are at good prices..some like 60% off
Aug 1 2006 3:29PM
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lyndon
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i can get these fro like 150 or so...

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Aug 1 2006 3:30PM
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Tinga
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just get somethign that fits
Aug 1 2006 3:36PM
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lyndon
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yep, thats what i plan on, thanks for the help...
Aug 1 2006 3:45PM
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