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ski boot fit

  1. JChockey22

    Ski Boot Rabbit Hole

    Ok so this season I am getting/got new gear now when it comes the boot portion I am going nuts I'm almost at the point of having a room covered in pie charts, bar graphs and string connecting things ... Ive been to my fitter 3 times (haven't purchased) and so far every time we measure...
  2. jeff foreman

    Need Industry Insider Help or First Hand Experience Insight!

    Which traditional alpine boot (98mm) lasted or equivalent lasted touring boot is known to have the smallest tightest ankle/heel hold in the industry? I am in the Hawx Utra 130 and right foot packed out already in ankle pocket. Thanks in advance.
  3. Magwai

    Liner Stiffness

    So I own a pair of Panterra 120s with the my fit tongue liners. I am mostly very happy with them but have been thinking of upgrading to the panterra 130s with ID wrap liners. I would be looking for increased stiffness as well as increasing ankle hold. So the question is how much increased...
  4. Dr. Strangepug, or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying, and Use Snowboard Boots To Solve a Problem

    Dr. Strangepug, or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying, and Use Snowboard Boots To Solve a Problem

    Like any craftsman -- oops, craftsperson -- you can only get better at your job if you are willing to keep an open mind. This is one of the reasons that organizations such as Masterfit have continuing training programs: there is always something to learn. Masterfit has a simple mantra: “Do no...
  5. Noodler

    School me on the Fischer Vacuum process

    I picked up a pair of the Fischer RC4 Curv 130 Vacuum boots. I already have Head Raptor B2 RD, B3 RD, and Overkill shells, but I had my reasons: They were ridiculously cheap They have shell material that isn’t as greatly impacted by temps (keeps the flex more consistent) I wanted a softer...
  6. LizzyDimond

    Touring boots for narrow ladies feet

    Looking for advice regarding touring boots as my scarpa gea 1.0 boots are way too wide in the mid/forefoot. I was recently measured and my feet are 23.5 and width 91mm. I will be using these boots for peak bagging, but also enjoy a nice stiff boot for the ascent. I really hate soft women's boots...
  7. Ross Biff

    Dalbello Myfit liners.

    Hey posters. I'm looking to get some feed back on the Dalbello Myfit moldable liners as standard in the DRS 130. Has anyone used these liners? How much shape change can I expect? Does the tongue mold significantly? Just looking for any info before I get them cooked. Thanks.
  8. FatPowMongal49

    Big Foot Issues

    I have been skiing since I was 3 and I have been renting pretty much the entirety of that Time. I am 25 now. I am piecing together my set up, and got the Armada ARV 106s, attack 13 bindings, and then one of my friends actually just gave me a brand new pair of 28.5 head evo vector 120s. I have...
  9. A

    Boot Fitting Questions

    My wife an I ski once a year, and her rental boot fit has definitely made or "broke" her vacation. Below is a description of her problem: I get major heel lift! I have large calves and small ankles. Since we only ski once a year for vacation I've only rented ski boots. Three years ago at...
  10. CalG

    Hydration and late afternoon boot fit?

    Excuse me if this topic has been discussed, but....... When I wear my Head WC boots all day, I often find that the late afternoon fit is WAY LOOSE in the forefoot. These boots and liners are ahh,... how to say, well experienced. That is, the liners are WAY packed out and in one spot the...
  11. E

    Weird feet and need advice

    Hey guys. Thank you all for contributing so far. Has been super helpful in understanding why I never seem to be able to get a good boot fit. Really need some help now though. I am in the market for a total change in boot/liner system and are determined to get it right this time. I have weird...
  12. asnowmobiler

    Alignment issues.

    I’ve been to three different boot fitters over the last three years and none of them say I have an alignment issue, but I’ve never seen them actually check it. I can’t ever seem to be able ski in a straight line I have to always keep turning no matter which pair of skis I’m on, can’t seem to...
  13. C

    Issues with ProMachine 120 and what can I reasonably expect the shop to do

    I bought new boots in November PM 120s. For complete details you can see this thread https://www.pugski.com/threads/got-new-boots-today-nordica-promachine-120.12314/. In a nutshell after 14 days in them they are still tearing my shins up. By the end of one day I am a little sore, by the end of...
  14. H

    What exactly does the last size spec correspond to?

    My question is, what exactly does the published last size on a ski boot correspond to? Is it the forefoot width measurement inside the shell, inside the liner, or some arbitrary measurement in between? I have a new boot that is speced at 100 mm last. The forefoot width measured on the outside...
  15. TSQURD

    Haglund’s Deformity

    The question: What’s the best option for dealing with Haglund’s Deformity? Punch, grind, just deal with it or is there another option? The back story: Have had bony protrusions on the back of my heels for as long as I can remember, sticking out approximately 6 or 7mm and about 25mm in...
  16. E

    ski boots for a high instep skinny ankle/heel?

    Hey! I'm looking for suggestions on a pair of freestyle ski boots. I went to a boot fitter and he put me in a pair of Salomon Xmax 100's and did alot of custom work, but they kill my legs and shins on jumps. thanks for the recommendations!!
  17. mxracer317

    Boot flex and too tight?

    Started skiing when I was 2 years old and made the grievous sin of switching to snowboarding when I was 14. That was 25 years ago, and I finally realized the errors of my ways. LOL I was able to get back on the blue's no problem and have been doing a few black diamond's. It's like riding a...
  18. Noodler

    Modifications to reduce shell forward lean

    What options are available to modify 2-piece overlap shells in order to reduce forward lean? Please provide suggestions for shell modifications only as I'm not considering any liner mods or replacement of the existing shells. TIA
  19. asolo

    Should I go with a narrow boot and stretch ("punch")?

    I am looking for a boot with Dynafit inserts, which limits my choices quite a bit. At this point I pretty much have narrowed it down to the Tecnica Cochise 120. The fit, however, is definitely too narrow in the forefoot of my right foot. The left foot is... bearable. I do like a snugger fit...
  20. asolo

    Too much toe volume

    I am an intermediate advancing skier (5'9", 150). I am looking at Tecnica Mach1 MV 120 boots. I have skied a few days in these boots. The fit and stiffness seem more or less okay. I have tried removing one stiffness control bolt and did not like it. I think if anything, I want stiffer. One...
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