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Has the full tilt boot changed drastically between the years?

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fruitstick
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Like for example if I was gona get 09 full tilt park boot would it be much different to the 2013 model or is it just a yearly edition with not much change and the kids just buy it cause its NEW
Jan 5 2013 9:37PM
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tdollo
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Well it doesnt matter, as long as they fit
Jan 5 2013 9:47PM
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youngdtay
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Same shit I believe. There is a difference between liners throughout models though. It depends on what model you're comparing the 09's to.
Jan 5 2013 9:47PM
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NinetyFour
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Well the new Soul shell has the rubber sole inserts, and a roomier toe box. And I'm pretty sure onenerdykid played a big part in re-designing the toe box, so that's something pretty neat. It's also likely that the chemical composition of the plastic used in a pair of FT's has been changed a bunch since the original Raichles back in the day.
Jan 5 2013 9:50PM
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Dubins
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Same thing
Jan 6 2013 12:03AM
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momentz
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He works for atomic,
Not FT. I'm pretty sure he said he helped design the redster or something like it
Jan 6 2013 12:11AM
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FullTiltBoots
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the plastic molds and plastic we use is unchanged. We have added a new FTi shell (the wider one) and a kids model (the growth spurt). The original shell is unchanged with upgrades to liners, buckles, look, ect.

Refer to this link to figure out what kind of boots you will potentially get: http://fulltiltboots.com/support/replacement-parts

thanks!
Jan 6 2013 1:13AM
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onenerdykid
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Before I took the job with Atomic, I was a boot-fitter in Vermont working very closely with Full Tilt and their athletes. The squared out toe box of the FT Soul was one of the things I thought of how to improve upon the Original last, but I'm sure they heard that from a few other people too.

The Redster series was my first development project with Atomic and you guys will see the next batch of new boots at SIA later this month.
Jan 6 2013 11:34AM
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momentz
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Oh cool. Thanks for the correction and I'm excited to see what atomic is going to be offering in boots and the designs you put in!
Jan 6 2013 10:04PM
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Troy.
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The FT Seth's have vibrum soles, if you ever plan on doing any on hill work (climbing towers, snow safety, etc)
Jan 7 2013 12:00AM
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snakerton
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Full tilt has not made any drastic changes in the last 30 years so you could say its old technology. Its amazing that is so successful. It's probably due to the dope graphics, comfort level and pro endorsement.
Jan 7 2013 12:05AM
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gpitcher
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No, the shell has stayed pretty similar for years. They have been tweaking the flex patterns, and boot boards though, periodically at least. @onenerdykid would know a lot more about it
Jan 7 2013 10:40AM
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