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Boot Buying Help

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TVRNTVPOOP
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So Im buying another crappy pair of skis, crappy bindings and crappy boots cuz im still growing a lot so I don't want to buy a nice expensive setup and be too big for it next year... So Ive got skis and bindings picked out but I need a pair of boots and I have no clue what I want to buy, I need a good pair that aren't too heavy, good for park and ok for the rest of the mtn, they can be 27.-28.5 and im hoping for a pair under $150 if possible... any suggestions will help
Aug 17 2015 8:42PM 10 8
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Plankton
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Go to a boot fitter. Also, this should be in gear talk
Aug 17 2015 8:54PM 2 0
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Daski
Posts: 651 - Karma: 2,185
Gear talk. Also, spend good money on boots. The performance difference between shit=boots and good boots is worth it, and if/when you grow out of them you can sell them for not a ton but at least part of the money back. For example, a $400 pari can be resold for maybe $100-150, so you really only spent $250
Aug 18 2015 12:13AM 1 0
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pragur
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Salomon SPK are quite decent and you could find a new pair in your price range. I think you shouldn't consider buying used ones tho.
Aug 18 2015 12:47AM 1 0
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Plankton
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Pragur_m8Salomon SPK are quite decent and you could find a new pair in your price range. I think you shouldn't consider buying used ones tho.


Why? I've done both and using used boots is fine
Aug 18 2015 2:37PM 0 1
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littleman34
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Pragur_m8Salomon SPK are quite decent and you could find a new pair in your price range. I think you shouldn't consider buying used ones tho.


this guy is right. salomon spk are amazing. last year I was in some Nordica racing boots and they were killing my shins. then I bought some spk's and my shins were great!!! the spk is the best boot out there.
Aug 18 2015 2:52PM 1 0
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Newschoolers55
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Only first two posts of this thread are useful. Go to boot fitter
Aug 18 2015 3:17PM 2 0
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Espen519
Posts: 550 - Karma: 957
TLDR BUY FULLTILTS ONLINE NOT DEPENDING ON FIT BUT BY HOW IT LOOKS, TRUST ME
Aug 18 2015 4:20PM 1 2
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jdfreeski2
Posts: 210 - Karma: 439
!50 no way get fulltilt they last and are the best
Aug 18 2015 10:30PM 0 4
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CabbyArrant
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Look at sierra trading post they often have 30-40% off coupon codes. Although I recently got a pair of full tilt classics for 180 brand new from rei with enough left over to buy another tongue and some footbeds
Aug 30 2015 12:53PM 0 0
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skebumw
Posts: 190 - Karma: 444
okay one, yeah gear talk. 2 get a pair of good boots, but if you wanna save money cuz your growing (we have all been in your boots ;) ) get used you can find great high performance boots that are used and well within your 150 budget also figure out your true size, none of this 27-28.5 bullshit boots are the most important part of your skiing and need to fit perfectly.
Aug 31 2015 12:50AM 0 0
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