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Full tilt boots?

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zackblain
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any good?
Sep 3 2007 8:38PM
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Pipe_Munky
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aka flexon comps? best ski boot ever made if they haven't changed it from the raichle design and you have a narrow foot



Sep 3 2007 8:41PM
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zackblain
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Do any pro's use them?
Sep 3 2007 8:42PM
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yeahitsdave
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agreed, boot is sick. if u liked the krypton, its ridiculously similar. plus, full tilt is now a division of k2 so their quality should be pretty good

a lot of pros still rock their flexons, glenn plake, seth morrison, a few racers hunt for parts for their beat to hell original flexons.
Sep 3 2007 8:43PM
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zackblain
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I see.
Sep 3 2007 8:44PM
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InitialG
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glen plake won't ski anything other than flexons and now full tilts

dunno any mainstream ones that do though
Sep 3 2007 8:44PM
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thedutchmayn
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hahahah yes! try seth morrison, anthony boronowski, scott schmidt and these pros are checking them out...Phil Belanger, Bryce Phillips, JP Auclair, Julien Regnier, Kristi Richards, Jaime Pierre, Tony Rossi, Eric Pollard, Chris Booth, Jeff Berman, Zack Giffin and Mike Wilson. so yeah.
Sep 3 2007 8:44PM
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K-Thomas
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i think Giray rides em. PM Bristolrider.
Sep 3 2007 9:31PM
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kenevil
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yes, but does it really matter?
Sep 3 2007 9:33PM
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zackblain
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wowzers
Sep 3 2007 9:34PM
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P.J.S.
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exactly, because they're not paid to ride them, they ride them because they are the best
Sep 3 2007 9:36PM
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Alex_thedroog
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who cares. If they perform and fit well GO FOR IT!
Sep 4 2007 12:06AM
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eheath
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If tanner doesn't no one should!
Sep 4 2007 12:09AM
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Bo_bot9
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Seth Morrison rides on them and so does Giray Dadali. Tanner rides dallebello kryptons.
Sep 4 2007 12:16AM
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nychka
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I wear flexons and totally love them. They came with heat moldable liners and are for sure the lightest boot on the market. I would be careful if you are a super aggressive skier because they are a relativley soft boot. The only complaint I have about mine is that the buckles are prone to breaking and theres this little cap/hinge thing on the side of the boot that comes undone and falls off from time to time. Overall though in my opinion its the best boot ever.         
Sep 4 2007 12:19AM
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FUUUCK
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pretty sure plake is still with dalbello
Sep 4 2007 12:20AM
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skialpental
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they look to me like the perfect blend of performance and comfort and if i could find them for cheap i would buy them however they are very pricey where ive seen them.
Sep 4 2007 12:26AM
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P.J.S.
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i don't know about that, they look like robot boots made of cheap plastic, i do know that they are quality boots though. i just chose dalbello krypton pros instead
Sep 4 2007 12:30AM
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MadSteezin
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They seem like their a good boot but they are extremely ugly!
Sep 4 2007 12:32AM
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HOMME
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flexons are amazing boots, those full tilts are the same fuckin boot, good shit
Sep 4 2007 1:03AM
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alaskakid
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They look kinda cheap, especially the buckles, but I haven't tried a pair on. All about comfort I guess
Sep 4 2007 1:44AM
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cobra_commander
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find a place that carries them and can also boot fit, those things could be stretched out for wider feet.
Sep 4 2007 2:14AM
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CHARLES.BRONSON
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Sep 4 2007 2:28AM
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cobra_commander
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those arn't them
Sep 4 2007 2:28AM
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grambo
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if Seth was using a production model last season (anyone confirm this? I thought he still uses Flexons) then you know it is going to stand up.
Sep 4 2007 8:58AM
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Ahmets_Brother
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they are super light, feels like nothing on your feet which actually takes some time to get used to. once they pack out they arent too narrow, the liner is super comfy. you can also get customizable flexes too.
Sep 4 2007 11:23AM
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reggyboy
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i thought he rode for diabello? or did they buy out full tilt?
Sep 4 2007 11:33AM
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Pipe_Munky
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those are snowboard boots but thanks for coming out!




lots of bump skiers use the flexons. if i could get a decent deal on a pair of full tilts and they fit right i would pick up a pair in a second. the whole idea just makes sense

Sep 4 2007 11:39AM
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heFF
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ya my friend just got on with line and got a pair says he loves them,

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Sep 4 2007 12:11PM
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followCam
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cause k2 own line, and full tilt are a division of k2 they'll be hooking team up. but i dont think til next year. so boo
Sep 4 2007 12:31PM
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squibble
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i have some old raichles, whitch are super light and comfy, the fulltilts seemed kinda heavy to me, and expensive.
Sep 4 2007 4:05PM
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dave44
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K2 own them, but they still use the old Flexon molds.

It's aewsome for the flexon fans
Sep 4 2007 4:11PM
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Tasche
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so if you have a fat foot are you fucked?
Oct 9 2007 11:18PM
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leone
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i'm so psyched that i just picked up a pair of flexon comps for 50 bucks with an extra brand new heat moldable liner. i'm looking forward to experiencing the craze myself
Oct 9 2007 11:49PM
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Flarestrike
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I used a pair of Tilts this season (rental has them at Perisher) and they were awesome!

Best fit I have had with any boot so far
Oct 9 2007 11:56PM
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PacificRimJob
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Absolutely not my friend.

Sure, Dalbellos and flexons have a last that is about 98.. or 99 depending... but with that said, there is a way to make them fit you.

The reason Flexons and Dalbellos kryptons are so good is because they are like taking a plug boot from racing, with all of its stiffness and absolutely insane responsiveness, and making it into a 3 piece boot, so it can flex a little bit, still hold that rigidity, and allow for some comfort as well.

Now, if you know anything about plug boots... you will know that the plastic is INSANELY thick. ussually close to a centimeter thick. a flexon or krypton is the same kinda thing.. just maybe not really as thick. close though.

This means that if you take it to your local bootfitter, and if they have the tools to do so, they can actually drill out about 2 to 4 millimeters out of the shell in the toebox to make it fit you. Also, the tounge can be refitted to fit the way your arch goes, and so on. the boot is thick enough in the shell, that even taking out 4 millimeters in the toebox would not hamper your overall performance, and would not make the boot any less stiff. they would still be half a cm thick by that point, and plenty capable of holding the same rigidity, or at least similar rigidity.

They are one of the most customizable, and incredble boots on the market. I'm thinking about getting some this year (either that or just getting some superchargers.. which already fit me, and are still plenty good being inject mold boots)

But yes, that is the story of these boots.
Oct 10 2007 3:18AM
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fresshhhh
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i read somewhere he is now with k2
Oct 10 2007 3:25AM
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PacificRimJob
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K2 doesnt even make boots...

and yeah, hes been with K2 for years... as well as Dalbello. Hes like their main spokesman (the idea for the kryptons was partially made by him)
Oct 10 2007 3:29AM
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chad1080
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Plake Rides for Dalbello and Elan.  For Sure.  Definitely.
Oct 10 2007 9:54AM
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iggyskier
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Flexons and Full Tilt Boots kick fucking ass.  Make sure to get a stiffer tongue if you ski pretty hard.
Oct 10 2007 10:01AM
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Valind
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"

Since the word got out, the phone has been ringing off the hook. This boot obviously has versatility like no other, based on the variety of pros calling us.

Boots have already been requested by, and are shipping right now to these pros:
- Anthony Boronowski (Newschool backcountry freestyle)
- Scott Schmidt (Extreme adventure skiing legend)
- Jeret (Speedy) Peterson (2 time Olympic aerialist)

No one walked by without stopping, including some of the today’s top pros. We brought tons of boots in every size so everyone could try them on. Rob, The Boot Guy spent every minute of the day from opening to close fitting dealers and athletes, we kept him alive on Red Bull. It was ridiculous how many pros had already heard about what we were doing and insisted on us sending them a pair to try. Boots are in the UPS truck now to: Phil Belanger, Bryce Phillips, JP Auclair, Julien Regnier, Kristi Richards, Jaime Pierre, Tony Rossi, Eric Pollard, Chris Booth, Jeff Berman, Zack Giffin and Mike Wilson".



"Seth Morrison: Crested Butte, CO
I could not be any more stoked that they are back. I thought once I ran out of boots I would have to retire from skiing".
Oct 10 2007 12:14PM
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Valind
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He dropped K2 and went to Elan.
Oct 10 2007 12:16PM
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cousinmark
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there is so much room for boot evolution!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct 10 2007 12:27PM
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SkierX
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I love the performance of my Kryptons. It wouldn't hurt to have the toe and forefoot area widened just a TINY bit though as it's a touch too tight.
Oct 10 2007 12:47PM
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T-KR3W
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mike wilson rides salomon boots.... i know the kid
Oct 10 2007 12:52PM
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Valind
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It says that he insisted on FT sending them a pair.  Not that he rocks them everyday.  I don't think that the website would just make it up.  I am sure he did want a pair.
Oct 10 2007 12:54PM
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grambo
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Any idea how much room there is to blow out in the middle of the foot? My feet are wide in the middle (fore?) foot.

I'm trying to find a shop in Calgary that stocks them so I can see if they will work.

Oct 10 2007 4:59PM
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zackblain
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wow  
Oct 10 2007 8:11PM
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teamdummy
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i just bought some of these last week. same boot-less money. i've been on flexons since 1994.love em
http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Kneissl-Raichle-Flexon-Pro-Ski-Boots-02-03_W0QQitemZ280011506677QQihZ018QQcategoryZ16061QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
Oct 10 2007 8:40PM
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leone
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yea those are the same boots i got too, for 50 bucks in almost new condition with an extra set of new liners
Oct 11 2007 12:49AM
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PeteyG
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Werd because he controls the ski industry
Oct 11 2007 12:54AM
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