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noob boots question

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Joebine
Posts: 77 - Karma: 19
...just wanted to know what s most important when choosing ski boots (except comfort)

his hardnest or softness ?? Both store told me 2 different thing :-/


(sorry for my sucky english again guys)
Dec 19 2003 2:43PM
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ECfreeski3
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well it depends what kind of flex you like. if you are a beginner, you will probably want something softer. it also depends on what kind of skiing you do and how strong you are


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Dec 19 2003 3:05PM
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DrPepper
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yeah, it definately depends on what type of skiing you do. if you have softer boots, going fast on hard pack or crud can be a chore, but if you are a good skier, its not really a problem. if you have stiff boots, landings arent as easy, cant get as much pop of the lip, and skiing switch is tougher.

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Dec 19 2003 4:33PM
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skimack
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Fit, if you have boots that fit, they should be money everywhere. Otherwise, park rats should buy soft boots because they are better for park.

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Dec 19 2003 9:14PM
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P-JO
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I think you should just get a boot with in between softness. 1080 boots are probably the softest they come at 70 or 80 flex, and then my race boots are like 11-130 flex. I would try and get something between 90-100. The 1080 boots are nice tho, sorta sloppy here and there. A boot to try, that is 95 is the Rossignol freeride XX, I haven't ridden it tho.




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Dec 19 2003 11:27PM
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WIfreeskier
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i have the Lange Concept boots and they're pretty nice, a good flex built for park/all-mountain riding. plus, i got them for $130 on sale at getboards.com a while back, but i don't know if they're still on there though. but if you find a pair for cheap, i suggest getting them. you won't be disappointed.

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Dec 21 2003 8:02PM
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