I'm in the market for my second pair of boots, and I'm mainly looking at all-mountain boots. My current boots are Head Edge 70s that I've had since 2013. I've never known anything about boot flex, but I'm 23 now and I like to ski hard and steep. I'm 183cm tall, and my current skis are Volkl Deacon 84s (182cm) and Nordica Enforcer 104 Frees (179cm).
I plan on getting fit for boots, but what should I be looking for? I would test them on a mountain first, but it's not possible for me. I'm sure I'll need a lower-volume boot since my feet are fairly narrow. Should I be considering race boots (like the Head Raptors) although I don't race, or strictly all-mountain boots? Should I consider touring boots? Is there a good used market for boots?
Some boots that catch my eye are the Dalbello Panterra and DRS, Head Raptor and Edge, and Tecnica Mach1, but I'm well aware this is a bad way to choose boots. I'm appreciative of any advice on how to move forward!
I plan on getting fit for boots, but what should I be looking for? I would test them on a mountain first, but it's not possible for me. I'm sure I'll need a lower-volume boot since my feet are fairly narrow. Should I be considering race boots (like the Head Raptors) although I don't race, or strictly all-mountain boots? Should I consider touring boots? Is there a good used market for boots?
Some boots that catch my eye are the Dalbello Panterra and DRS, Head Raptor and Edge, and Tecnica Mach1, but I'm well aware this is a bad way to choose boots. I'm appreciative of any advice on how to move forward!