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How to determne when to buy new boots?

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I've been using my descendant 6's for a season and a half. No problem with them and I love them. But how do I know when it is time for a new boot? I have no clue other than if the boot actually breaks
6 years ago
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onenerdykid
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The first indicator is that the boot no longer fits well or is getting really cold. This means the liner is dead/dying, but you can just replace the liner rather than the entire boot. This usually takes 100-150 days of skiing (depending on the liner quality, foam used, etc.).

The next is if the shell has lost its flex and rebound properties. Yes, you can easily just replace the tongue on an FT, but if the shell is clapped out, then changing tongues won't help.

The next is it's just beat to shit and looks like you need to replace it. No liner or tongue swap will help, then it's time for a new boot.
6 years ago
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I’m bumping this because I have noticed I feel like my feet are moving more and more inside my boots. I use thicker socks and it doesn’t seem to be that bad but I get extremely sore in my calves and I can’t do manuals when I want to. I keep good skiing form and I’m not skiing backseat. Is this normal or are my boots getting a bit packed out? Also they are at the highest tightness rating and were fitted by a boot fitter and when I bought them were fairly tight
5 years ago
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MaimHelpI’m bumping this because I have noticed I feel like my feet are moving more and more inside my boots. I use thicker socks and it doesn’t seem to be that bad but I get extremely sore in my calves and I can’t do manuals when I want to. I keep good skiing form and I’m not skiing backseat. Is this normal or are my boots getting a bit packed out? Also they are at the highest tightness rating and were fitted by a boot fitter and when I bought them were fairly tight


Sounds like a packed liner.
5 years ago
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MaimHelpI’m bumping this because I have noticed I feel like my feet are moving more and more inside my boots. I use thicker socks and it doesn’t seem to be that bad but I get extremely sore in my calves and I can’t do manuals when I want to. I keep good skiing form and I’m not skiing backseat. Is this normal or are my boots getting a bit packed out? Also they are at the highest tightness rating and were fitted by a boot fitter and when I bought them were fairly tight

How many days have you skied in the existing liner?
5 years ago
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lil.Boye
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f100prerunnerHow many days have you skied in the existing liner?


i have used the same liner for 4 seasons in 2 different boots. still no problems with them. i have had about 200-300 days in them so far. the liner is a intuition liner from full tilt. probably need to change them out soon, but they still hold up great even though they have a couple holes
5 years ago
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SofaKingSick
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when i win the lottery or my boots just explode into little fragments of plastic and foam. freakin things are so expensive
5 years ago
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or maybe if my city had a Purge-like event. i wouldn't murder anyone but i'd definitely grab a few pairs of boots
5 years ago
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f100prerunnerHow many days have you skied in the existing liner?


Around 75-100
5 years ago
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f100prerunner
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MaimHelpAround 75-100

Decent chance they’re packed out then, especially if stock liners. Intuition liners will last much longer and can provide a more performance fit too.
5 years ago
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onenerdykid
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MaimHelpAround 75-100


Do you have custom footbeds in there?

Honestly, sounds like your liners are packed out and either too big for you or to high volume for you. You should never have to wear thick socks and max out your buckles to secure your foot.

Do this:
1. Remove the liner
2. Step into the shell with THIN ski socks or barefoot
3. Slide your foot forward to that your toes are just barely touching the front.
4. Examine the space behind your heel.

1cm = high performance/race fit
2cm = normal fit
3cm = way too big, you definitely need new boots
5 years ago
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SofaKingSickwhen i win the lottery or my boots just explode into little fragments of plastic and foam. freakin things are so expensive


I saw a women at Squaw a couple weeks ago standing on the side of a trail in her boot liners, loading her gear into a patrol sled after she absolutely fragged both of her boots. There were little shards of boots where she crashed. I couldn't get a straight answer on how many years the boots had been sitting in her shed or wherever, but she was unhurt so she didn't blow them up in some wc dh style crash or go thall on them. I was amazed.
5 years ago
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SofaKingSick
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mystery3I saw a women at Squaw a couple weeks ago standing on the side of a trail in her boot liners, loading her gear into a patrol sled after she absolutely fragged both of her boots. There were little shards of boots where she crashed. I couldn't get a straight answer on how many years the boots had been sitting in her shed or wherever, but she was unhurt so she didn't blow them up in some wc dh style crash or go thall on them. I was amazed.

That’s fuckin awesome. What a badass lol just unhurt, loading up her gear for the day cause she exploded her boots
5 years ago
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