Obviously new to the site and still going through older threads but figure if anyone is bored and wants to provide some information it would be greatly appreciated.
First I live in Orlando FL and we have only 2 ski shops in town and one has terrible selection of product and the other put me in a bad pair of boots many years ago. I plan on ordering these boots online. I am currently in a pair of about 8 year old Nordica 85 flex and they are very comfortable but I feel like I need something with a better performance. Currently ski on Fischer Ranger 96s. I only ski 7-10 days a year either Colorado or Utah and I am 42 and 180lbs. I am humble but I have been skiing yearly since I was 7 and can ski 99% everything inbounds. Last year was the first year I did hiking on the East Castle at Alta and enjoyed it but might only do something like that once a year. Most of the time I am skiing groomers with the wife then occasionally hitting the bumps or steep stuff. I would like to get a new pair of boots but keep it under $400. I have been watching the sales for 2021 and now 2022 models but since I will be ordering online I would like to maybe purchase 2 pairs and send one back. I know it would be best to probably wait until I go on the first trip this winter and buy something out there with knowledgeable staff but I might end up in something that I compromise price for something I want or could get cheaper online. Thoughts?
First I live in Orlando FL and we have only 2 ski shops in town and one has terrible selection of product and the other put me in a bad pair of boots many years ago. I plan on ordering these boots online. I am currently in a pair of about 8 year old Nordica 85 flex and they are very comfortable but I feel like I need something with a better performance. Currently ski on Fischer Ranger 96s. I only ski 7-10 days a year either Colorado or Utah and I am 42 and 180lbs. I am humble but I have been skiing yearly since I was 7 and can ski 99% everything inbounds. Last year was the first year I did hiking on the East Castle at Alta and enjoyed it but might only do something like that once a year. Most of the time I am skiing groomers with the wife then occasionally hitting the bumps or steep stuff. I would like to get a new pair of boots but keep it under $400. I have been watching the sales for 2021 and now 2022 models but since I will be ordering online I would like to maybe purchase 2 pairs and send one back. I know it would be best to probably wait until I go on the first trip this winter and buy something out there with knowledgeable staff but I might end up in something that I compromise price for something I want or could get cheaper online. Thoughts?
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