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Boots with Line Blend?

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RIDE_L
Posts: 7 - Karma: 10
So, I bought Line Blend, I wanted 50/50 skis. but now I don't know which boot is "50/50 boot" I mean which one will be suitable for me if I'm going to freeride/freestyle ski?

Thanks in advance
13 years ago
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max61195
Posts: 370 - Karma: 153
i have the line blends myself, awesome ski! i also have the salomon SPK boots which i love!
13 years ago
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pbandj
Posts: 5610 - Karma: 28
there's really no such thing as a 50/50 boot, although if I were looking for something i would pick a freeride boot over a park boot.

Examples - Full Tilt Konflict, Dalbello krypton series, Nordica Ace of spades, technica cochise 120

the list can go on literally forever, go to a boot fitter, get fitted and get what fits, not what some dumbass on NS tells you to get.
13 years ago
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VD.
Posts: 4054 - Karma: 4,565
This, I ride a 120flex boot in the park with no complaints. Also please go to a boot fitter the best boot is the boot that fits you best.
13 years ago
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tigersjaw
Posts: 100 - Karma: 40
Look into Salamon's SPK, I ride them about 60 park 40 mountain and they hold up great wherever
13 years ago
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RIDE_L
Posts: 7 - Karma: 10
I know that there is no such a thing 50/50 boot, I just wanted to ask more experienced skiers in which boot I can feel comfortable and self-confident as in the park also in mountain.
13 years ago
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LolklonVolkls
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Tom Wallisch
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pbandj
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but what you fail to understand is that answer anyone gives you here is wrong. There are certain types of boots that will fit the niche you're looking for. however, only a boot fitter will be able to properly tell you what boot works for you. so go see one, tell him what you're looking for in a boot (a freeride boot) and go in with an open mind, he'll be able to take it from there.
13 years ago
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RIDE_L
Posts: 7 - Karma: 10
Little problem in my country is that there are no freeski specific ski shops and in other shops you can find only few freeski dedicated boots. so I have to order them online.
13 years ago
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dadunda
Posts: 447 - Karma: 219
A well-fitting "race" boot is going to perform MUCH better and be MUCH more comfortable than a "freeski" boot ordered online. Trust me.
13 years ago
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Skiingsnow
Posts: 1567 - Karma: 797
this, i just went from a sz27 dlabello krypton to a sz26 lange rs 140, the only thing i want now is a slighlt more forgiving boot board, but holy fuck i get so much more feel or my skis now. and yes i still jib the shit out of em
13 years ago
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ikindalikeskiing
Posts: 1381 - Karma: 142
Going to a boot fitter was the best decision I ever made
13 years ago
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50Kal
Posts: 2836 - Karma: 5,551
A good bootfitter will set you up right and once you get boots from their store they usually do free tweaks. Punches, small repairs , ect. Also Get the footbeds to. That will change your life for skiing forever.
13 years ago
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A.Paul
Posts: 302 - Karma: 250
Get a boot that fit's your foot nicely and that you can flex real well. you'll be fine.
13 years ago
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ballsofsteeze
Posts: 611 - Karma: 45
just go to all the shops in your area, i don't care if they sell "freeski" boots (there is no such thing, only boots marketed for freeskiing). find out who has the best fitter, even if it means driving a little farther. give him your feet and he will find boots for you that will work. pick the ones that fit your flex preference, price range, etc. It's really simple. If you find 2 boots that fit you that you like, but are looking for opinions, maybe come back and ask ns. until then goodbye.
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ForeverYung
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this
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