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ParkingLotPiss
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Im finally getting new boots this seasons. Got my old ones when I was a much less experianced skiier (5years ago) and its time for something a bit higher preforming. My last boots were 85 flex and much to soft. Im about 170-180 lbs I ski park about 50% of the time and would describe meself as a fairly capable skiier. Of the boots i've tryed on the only ones ive managed to find in my size and not way too narrow were the Solomon S/Pro 100 HV and the Rossi Alltrack 110 HV. I think 110 flex boot is probably better for how I ski when I tried them on in the store there was a slight pain in my pinky toes. The S/Pro was at a shop that does bootfitting by the alltrack was just at a big box sports store so i havnt had the chance to talk to a fitter about this. Trying to deside if should just get the 100 flex solomon or get the 110 Rossi and hope that the linner can be molded right to elimate the pain.
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deac
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boot fitter
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ParkingLotPiss
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deacboot fitter


Only bootfitter in my city doesnt sell the alltrack 110 or any rossi stuff. Im not about to drop hundreds on a boot he's not familar with and take it to see if he can make it work for me.
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deac
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ParkingLotPissOnly bootfitter in my city doesnt sell the alltrack 110 or any rossi stuff. Im not about to drop hundreds on a boot he's not familar with and take it to see if he can make it work for me.


then go out of your city? lmao
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Non_State_Actor
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Where do you live? There are tons of folks here that have good bootfitter recs.

It'd probably be worth it to buy a slightly lesser out of the box fit with a bootfitter than the reverse. If it was just a little snug on your little toe that's a super easy punch.
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ParkingLotPiss
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Non_State_ActorWhere do you live? There are tons of folks here that have good bootfitter recs.

It'd probably be worth it to buy a slightly lesser out of the box fit with a bootfitter than the reverse. If it was just a little snug on your little toe that's a super easy punch.


Victoria BC,

Far as I know Costal Ski + sport is the only one in Victoria and Ski Tak Hut (3hours away) is the only other one in the island. I know there are options in Vancouver but I don't really have the time to go to Van for a day
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ParkingLotPissOnly bootfitter in my city doesnt sell the alltrack 110 or any rossi stuff. Im not about to drop hundreds on a boot he's not familar with and take it to see if he can make it work for me.


Is there any reason you’re stuck on the alltrack? I have a the 110. Use it for light touring. Love it. But if you have a local fitter who sells other brands why not go have him fit you with other options and see if he has something that will work better?

if he’s a solid fitter even not selling rossis he should be able to do work on them and make them fit better. Especially if as you describe you only need a pinky punch.
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ParkingLotPiss
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PartyBullshiitIs there any reason you’re stuck on the alltrack? I have a the 110. Use it for light touring. Love it. But if you have a local fitter who sells other brands why not go have him fit you with other options and see if he has something that will work better?

if he’s a solid fitter even not selling rossis he should be able to do work on them and make them fit better. Especially if as you describe you only need a pinky punch.

Not stuck on the alltrack at all just they're the only HV110 flex boot I've been able to find in my size. The fitter works out of fairly small shop that doesn't have a huge selection (Skis - Coastal Ski & Sport) they also have the technica mach1 hv 110 but not in my size.
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jfp
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I would absolutely go see the boot fitter, they can order boots they may not have in store. You apparently have a high volume foot, and are set on a 110 flex, but still the proper assessment from a boot fitter is the route to go man. I checked their site and all adjustments are free for a year with the purchase of the boots with them . And if you end up with a boot with customizable options like heat moldable liners or shells you'll want the professional assistance to do it correctly. Buying boots without being fit is just so bad of an idea.
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BallClapper
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Fischer rc4 120 hv has the vac shell which is super nice. Means you can mold a bunch of times and even push in on areas that need to be smaller. It's not a 110 but they run soft. If you really like the number 110 it's available in mv, again with the vac shell.
ParkingLotPissNot stuck on the alltrack at all just they're the only HV110 flex boot I've been able to find in my size. The fitter works out of fairly small shop that doesn't have a huge selection (Skis - Coastal Ski & Sport) they also have the technica mach1 hv 110 but not in my size.
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KilaTsunami
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Fuck brand loyalty with boots. Figure out what flex u need, then pick the most comfortable one.

Make the bootfitter pull out everything in ur size and volume. If he has an issue w pulling out too many boots then u walk out.
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Brule.
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KilaTsunamiFuck brand loyalty with boots. Figure out what flex u need, then pick the most comfortable one.

Make the bootfitter pull out everything in ur size and volume. If he has an issue w pulling out too many boots then u walk out.


This this this!!!!

I literally bring every boot I have on hand that matches the volume and size of the foot to determine the best fit. At the end of the day, the fit in the lower cuff and the shape of the upper cuff varies by brand and it’s essentially up to the customer to decide what holds their foot the best. Not to mention, despite having the same flex on paper, each boot in that flex is going to feel a hell of a lot different based on the plastic composition. I’ve also had customers switch boot brands that they’ve been accustomed to for the past decade(s) because the brand they love so much changed the fit of the updated version of their said boot.


Source: I’m a bootfitter based in New England.
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KilaTsunami
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Brule.This this this!!!!

I literally bring every boot I have on hand that matches the volume and size of the foot to determine the best fit. At the end of the day, the fit in the lower cuff and the shape of the upper cuff varies by brand and it’s essentially up to the customer to decide what holds their foot the best. Not to mention, despite having the same flex on paper, each boot in that flex is going to feel a hell of a lot different based on the plastic composition. I’ve also had customers switch boot brands that they’ve been accustomed to for the past decade(s) because the brand they love so much changed the fit of the updated version of their said boot.


Source: I’m a bootfitter based in New England.


I also have them put one boot on, then put a different boot on the opposite foot that way they can compare the two. Then get another boot and put away the lesser comfortable one until we find the perfect match
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Brule.
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KilaTsunamiI also have them put one boot on, then put a different boot on the opposite foot that way they can compare the two. Then get another boot and put away the lesser comfortable one until we find the perfect match


That is what we like to call “the gauntlet”
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KilaTsunami
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Brule.That is what we like to call “the gauntlet”


Haha I call it a cage match
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ParkingLotPiss
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Ended up going to a bootfitter.

Getting Nordica Cruise 120s
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Brule.
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KilaTsunamiHaha I call it a cage match


I was thinking the same but my brain wanted to say otherwise
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