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Best boot company?

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Matty~k
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what do you ride? do you like it?
Jan 26 2013 6:31PM
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Nacho+
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full tilt, yes
Jan 26 2013 6:33PM
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iffe
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My favorite company is called Boot Fitter. Their most popular models include the legendary Search Bar, #1 solution for all of your boot needs.
Jan 26 2013 6:34PM
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whipple
Posts: 1415 - Karma: 5,167
Fischer Vacuum Boots, came out this year and they are the only boot that can have the liner and shell custom molded due to the special plastic that its made of.

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Most ski shops have a special machine just for that boot that does the molding
Jan 26 2013 6:35PM
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maximiliaan
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If youre searching for New good boots for yourself, go See the bootfitter. Otherwise ive got Nordica double six and i love them
Jan 26 2013 6:54PM
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SPUTnik.
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there isnt a best boot company, there is a best boot for a certain type of foot but not in general
Jan 26 2013 6:55PM
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Sparta
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most ski shops don't have the machine, plus its one of the few fixed cuff 130s that feels like a 110.
Jan 26 2013 7:15PM
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fennjack
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Dabello
Jan 26 2013 7:24PM
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Jewschoolers
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i have dalbellos because they fit my feet nice
Jan 26 2013 7:25PM
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ForeverYung
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If you don't have full tilts you're not good a skiing
Jan 26 2013 7:29PM
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s.parker
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you should check out nordica boots. they are super underrated, really comfortable boots and pretty warm
Jan 26 2013 7:37PM
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Blurst
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Salomon has been doing a moldable shell for 5 years now.
Jan 26 2013 7:39PM
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Sparta
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true, and i would say atomic is even more underrated. their new boots are super sick and i'm betting that whatever they debut at sia this year is going to be even better
Jan 26 2013 7:42PM
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Matty~k
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 have full tilts and rode them around 20 times so far, never cold, and no shinbang at all! love em!
Jan 27 2013 12:42AM
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.AR6rider.
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Nike
Jan 27 2013 12:43AM
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Avifarer
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Jan 27 2013 12:47AM
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ALMIGHTYSOSA
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the one that fits perfect
Jan 27 2013 1:05AM
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Blake.P
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get one that fits, and put footbeds in them.

i use a pair of full tilt booters, completely custom cork foot beds, upgraded to 6 flex tongues, and expert booster straps. my boots were like 400 for the normal version, and i have put around another 200 into them so that they fit perfectly
Jan 27 2013 1:28AM
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VD.
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So true ... For me at the moment it's Lange Super Blasters
Jan 27 2013 8:06AM
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LiquorLanch
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ThirtyTwo
Jan 27 2013 9:33AM
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percs
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Whatever fits your foot best is the one for you. I have very narrow feet so full tilts work good for me. The best thing you could do is go to your local shop and get boot fitted. It is so worth it when your boots fit good on you.
Jan 27 2013 10:01AM
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.Rybak.
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Right now i have tecnica agents that i have had for 3 years. I have a feeling that I'm going to have to retire them soon though..
Jan 27 2013 10:14AM
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-dAvE-
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It all depends on your foot.
I've been in SPK's for a while now but just recently tried on some full tilts and loved them..
Last year's full tilts though were really too narrow so i hated them.
Try a bunch on and get what ever fits best. Go when your foot is "relaxed" aka, not after a day of skiing.
Jan 27 2013 10:25AM
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theschneidler
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FULL TILTS NO SHINBANG ALL AFTERBANG
Jan 27 2013 11:00AM
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Spiri7o
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Jan 27 2013 11:26AM
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YewTard
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Went to bootfitter. Lange RX130 + Intuition liner + custom insole= best boot for my foot. And it won't necessarily be anywhere near the best for yours.

Now, carry on with the ERMAHGERD FERL TERLTS!
Jan 27 2013 11:31AM
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FreezerKid
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no best book company in a whole, there is a best boot company based on what they make that fits your feet, budget and preference on how the look in that order of priority for me its dalbello, as have skinny feet and a low arch
Jan 27 2013 11:40AM
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FreeVillain
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I have hotdoggers with some custom footbeds but these r defiantly not for everybody best boot I'd the one that fits
Jan 27 2013 11:40AM
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m-ruta
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Head Raptor 130 with the 140 flex screw in and some custom work to make it fit nice. Head kills it in general with their boots so I'm glad they work for my foot and my style. Which is the only thing that matters. Every company makes a few fantastic boots, if they work for you.
Jan 27 2013 11:50AM
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2_fadez
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Dalbello Crossfit Kryptons.
Good flex in the boot, but I think my feet move around a little too much in em unfortunately.
Jan 27 2013 11:54AM
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schism
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The salomon custom shell only works on part of the shell, while the vaccum fit is 100% moldable. It ankle can change, the instep can change, you can even do a cuff alignment when doing the vaccuming process.

It is literally 100% custom to your foot. But yes the flex is softer than what you would expect ( you have to go with the race version to get a boot that feels like a proper 130 flex)

If you can't afford it (which most people can't) it's best to go with whatever fits your foot.
Jan 27 2013 12:09PM
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JWeinstock
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for me, its a full tilt drop kick. perfect flex for me as i am very light and it fits my foot. for you it might be dalbello or salomon. go to a bootfitter
Jan 27 2013 12:11PM
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Banane.
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Lange RX 130 pro, get on my level
Jan 27 2013 12:59PM
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STAUSS
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this thread is lolz
Jan 27 2013 1:00PM
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_steffen_
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Boot Fitter here, Salomon has a custom shell boot they started last year thats more or less identical.
Jan 27 2013 1:07PM
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SacZiplock
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i usually ride full tilts reposts
Jan 27 2013 1:10PM
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Parks.
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i really enjoy the SPK's...but i definitle would look into some full tilts or Dabello's.
Jan 27 2013 1:22PM
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lucasfraser
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everyone says full tilt but i got some this year and i have had a really shitty experience. mad shin bang and some toe bang. really cold and not comfortable at all in general... im definitely going to sell them and get something different next season
Jan 27 2013 7:28PM
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iffe
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This is what happens when you get boots that are hyped instead of boots that fit.
Jan 28 2013 4:44AM
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Blurst
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One of the boots in salomons line is 100% moldable this year as well.
Jan 28 2013 1:14PM
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Huck_Norris
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They call them vacuums because they suck FYI. 

Jan 28 2013 1:16PM
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RIP_leos_shack
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I got a pair of Salomon Ghosts with the custom shell and custom footbeds three years ago, and they're still the best fitting boots I've ever owned. Super stiff and not very forgiving on backseat landings, so maybe not the best if you plan just going hard in the park, but unmatched for stability in hard charging lines.
Jan 28 2013 1:26PM
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AT-AT
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I love my full tilts
Jan 28 2013 2:00PM
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seward
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Jan 28 2013 2:03PM
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JIB_WALRUS
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Custom ski boot
Jan 28 2013 2:51PM
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schism
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Well thats on me. I worked at a shop that sold the Vaccum fit last here and had the process done, and it truly was great. I believe we only had one customer that wasn't satisfied with the boots, mainly because he was skiing back seat and the 110 flex was too much for him.

How does the process work for the salomon boot? Is it like their old custom fit where you go from hot to water but it covers the whole boot?
Jan 28 2013 3:00PM
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K-Thomas
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Lange XT130s
Jan 28 2013 3:18PM
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NotGhood
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i fucking love my spk kaos they dont give me shin bang at all


oh wait...yes they do


Jan 28 2013 3:21PM
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Static
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Lange for their long running ad campaign
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Jan 28 2013 3:25PM
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deepfriedtwinkie
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nordica
Jan 28 2013 3:33PM
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animeallstar
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WHATEVER WOM TALLISH SKIS ON CAUSE HE'S THE GREATEST
Jan 28 2013 3:36PM
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