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2012/13 Ski Boot Thread

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uosdwiSrjewoH
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We've got 18 pages on what we're wearing to look cool, but nothing i can find on what we're wearing to ski better, so here we go:

been on doggers for the last two seasons and i just don't like the intuition liner. too soft, can't get my foot held properly. pretty set on some of these bad boys.

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gonna make my own, probably cork, boot board, and i'm gonna have some dope ass plastic on my feet.

what are you folks wearing? buying new? keeping old? i'm curious to see if many other people are looking for something outside of a freestyle boot to get better support.
Oct 12 2012 11:57AM
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No.Quarter
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Bump.

and i guess they are actually called the Full Tilt Pro Boot Liner

so compare this
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to it's closest intuition counterpart
This? (Powerwrap)
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Jan 8 2013 7:43PM
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Bertrand
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Those are probably the sickest boots I've seen. Just saying.

11/12 First Chairs, shorter middle cable from an old pair of raichles, J bars added to the liner cause I didn't know these would pack out like a mother, custom footbeds. About to get boosters once I get back to Colorado. Ninja boots.

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Jan 8 2013 8:08PM
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mode2n
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Just got these to replace my previous AoS, definitely seemd like the best boot once again



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Jan 8 2013 10:17PM
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No.Quarter
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bump. someone please help
Jan 9 2013 6:55PM
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BirtDike
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Jan 14 2013 11:35PM
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MasterDebater
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Anyone mind recommending me a boot? Think of going for something like a 90-100 flex. Ski pretty hard for some east coast, don't really ride pow, and very little park. i'm 180lbs. Thoughts? I've been skiing some shitty ass Atomic boots, I find they're too soft, and my heel moves around too much for my liking.
Jan 15 2013 1:02AM
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JahFeels
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I don't want to have to say this, but go to a local shop. Try on every boot and see what feels the best. Don't buy a boot offline just cause they seem cool.
Jan 15 2013 1:27AM
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Session
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The full tilt one has extra J-bar support for better heel hold. It also has the intuition quick mold foam that doesn't NEED to be heat molded, but can....though you don't need to heat the liner as long.
Jan 15 2013 1:28AM
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MasterDebater
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Well I'm planning on buying from a local shop anyway, I was wondering what people find they like and dislike in terms of boot quality and performance.
Jan 15 2013 1:37AM
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Sparta
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Please see the stickied thread at the top of the page on how to buy a new ski boot. Post your questions and comments there and keep this for gear porn. Basically, all manufacturers make shitty boots and awesome boots- you get what you pay for, just get fitted by someone who can properly find you the right fit.
Jan 15 2013 1:46AM
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BirtDike
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^
Jan 15 2013 2:21AM
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Mr_pretzel
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You ski hard and want 90 flex? lol

Go to a shop.
Jan 15 2013 1:37PM
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zbphoto
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I'm rocking 26.5 red/white t-walls with 8 flex lime green tongues. I'm a size 10 so it's a tight fit but I love em. I've been having some pressure points along the sides of my forefoot and some heel lift lately though, need to take em in to see a boot fitter.
Jan 15 2013 1:58PM
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BirtDike
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lol
Jan 15 2013 4:29PM
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Avifarer
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love em. i found a pair of these in my shop for 200 brand new, was going to buy them.
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but i think i was just save my money for next year and buy these
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Jan 15 2013 4:55PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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i don't like three buckle overlap designs as is, and that buckle looks absolutely tiny. that strap had better be awesome or the boot is going to flex like shit.
Jan 15 2013 5:28PM
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Avifarer
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i will follow up on this in a few weeks. claim?
Jan 15 2013 5:56PM
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BirtDike
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You found a pair of ghost 120 cs for 200$ new? or a pair of the older black and white ones?

A good deal either way, but the black ones are 110 flex...

Dont wait for that K2,. Salomon boots are top notch. this is k2's first year in, they definitely will do something wrong.
Jan 15 2013 9:44PM
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Blake.P
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i would highly disagree with this. even though its their first year, i feel like they have enough resources and such to make sure that there are absolutely no problems with them
Jan 16 2013 1:43AM
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BirtDike
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you're right...still shit happens, and tenure counts for alot in my book.
Jan 16 2013 2:28AM
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Avifarer
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black and white. i think they just keep getting passed over every year when trying to fit people into boots.
Jan 16 2013 3:03AM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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i don't think i can name a boot today with "absolutely no problems," pretty sure k2 isn't going to surpass every boot company in the world in their first year.
Jan 16 2013 9:13AM
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Session
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How do you know they fit/flex/perform the same?
Jan 16 2013 10:40AM
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7springsprod
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Best boo Ive had I still ride
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Jan 16 2013 11:03AM
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Avifarer
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i owned them before and i didnt notice any significant changes. just custom shell which i didnt use anyway
Jan 16 2013 2:51PM
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HungryHypocrite
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This... i need to know too
im from europe aswell
Jan 17 2013 1:02PM
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BirtDike
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Salomon didn't change the ghost until this year with the Ghost Max. It Fit the same, just adding CS for people with a slightly wider forefoot could get what they needed.

The flex/performance changed tho. First year was 130. Next year was 110, People complained too soft . Then they made 100 and 120 for 2011 and 2012.


Jan 17 2013 4:56PM
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Pretzel___Slaya
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Use to rock spk's, got fitted a couple years ago to full tilt.  I don't have the 2 cents to get rid of my spk's
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Jan 17 2013 6:49PM
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K-Dot.
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What's the point of so many pairs of ft's?
Jan 18 2013 9:35PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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there's a good use of money right there
Jan 18 2013 10:02PM
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Montana_Hoodrat
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haha. "investments"
Jan 18 2013 10:17PM
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Session
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yah, but then he linked the K2 boot that is not a solly ghost. And what I am saying is...what do the two have to do with each other?
Jan 18 2013 11:09PM
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Pretzel___Slaya
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I have friends that hook me up with them every year.
Jan 19 2013 12:34AM
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Avifarer
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narrow last
Jan 19 2013 1:01AM
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RenMoney
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I have 2013 Seth Morrison FT's. They're great and all, but the buckle system does piss me off. I find myself readjusting them constantly when I'm skiing. One day I'll get them perfect, the next it'll be too tight or too loose all day long!

I'm hoping to get a booster strap and see if that helps.
Jan 19 2013 1:08AM
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Gmart
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A boot for every outfit duhhh lol jk I'm interested to see what nordica does with their line up next year, they need to move away from their transfire series and back to their old 4 buckle boots like the enforcer or the newer patron
Jan 19 2013 4:02AM
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VD.
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Currently wearing these, Lange Super Blasters (120 flex), mine w/booster straps
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Hoping to pick up a pair of these for next season, Garmont Delerium (130 flex) w/ WC boosters and intuition power wrap
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Jan 19 2013 5:06AM
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BirtDike
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A booster strap will help keep the top tight throughout the day. That should relieve some pressure of the buckles and allow for consistent retention...
Jan 19 2013 7:33PM
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Jan 26 2013 11:01PM
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