New Lange boots

MR. evil · Mar 27, 2008, 5:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mondeo

Try a shop listed here: http://www.bootfitters.com. I know Alpine Haus in CT is pretty good, I've heard good things about Northern Ski in VT, and Jeff Bokum's shop is on the list, so I'm guessing it's legit. I'll go to Ski Market for stuff that I know I want (mainly $10 sunglasses and $20 ski poles,) but low confidence in anything else. It isn't that they don't know equipment, it's that they don't know equipment better than other enthusiasts.

I cannot coment on Ski Market as a whole. But the one in Avon has an excellent boot fitter named Dave Newman. He also runs the place. If you go there for a fitting it is best to call ahead and make an appointment with him. If you just show up you may not get him as he may be with other customers (or skiing). My wife and I, as well as others on this board have been fitted by the man and he really knows his stuff. I also belive he is listed on www.bootfitters.com.

RISkier · Mar 27, 2008, 5:59 PM

I agree with the "find a good bootfitter" recommendations. Left to our own devices, most of us will try on boots, find a pair that are comfortable in the store, and walk out with boots that are too big. A bootfitter can assess your foot and select boots with lasts that are in the ballpark, then do a shell fit. There will most likely be spots that'll need some grinding and punching before things are just right. But if you're in a shell that fits your foot a good bootfitter can work magic. If you get boots that are too big, well, they're too big and there's nothing that can be done to fix it. I didn't buy boots from Jeff Bokem but he did a bunch of work on my boots and I thought he was very good.

NESkibum · Mar 28, 2008, 7:51 AM

Mishka,
What size boot do you wear. My local shop still has a few pairs of Comp 100 and also has plenty of Fluids. The shop is Jackson's Ski Outlet in Easton, MA so it's not too far for you in Providence.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishka

I'm thinking to replace my old Lange boats with new ones

so far my choice Fluid 80 or 90 2007 or 2008 and 2006 Comp 100. Nobody locally have this models

what is the difference between fluid and comp?
how important 2mm in width difference between 98 mm in WC and 100 mm in other models?
so far I triedonly World Cup 120 in Ski Market store and they are feels very comfortable/slightly tight but I'm not sure if racing boots for me.
also important factor Fluid and Comp priced affordable under $200

by description on Internet Fluid or Comp should be OK for me .... then again this is will be my first new boots

Tried boots of other manufacturers and they are do not feel the same as Lange.

please help me.

tree_skier · Mar 28, 2008, 9:26 AM

The world cup 130 comes in a world cup fit @ 95 and a HP fit @98 mm
The world cup 100 & 120 is 98 mm
The fluid line is 100mm

They should be very tight. They are changing the world cup lineup for next year so you should be able to get some good deals. I just picked up a pair of world cup 130's wc fit. the back of my mind says I should had gotten the 150's but as skibum keeps pointing out I'am not 25 anymore.

My points of advice.
make sure you try them on before buying. I went down 1.5 sizes from my 6+ year old langes. When your heal is locked in your toes should just touch the end. Your heal should not move up or forward at all in the shop. Look around as there should be a good deal somewhere.

mishka · Jun 4, 2008, 2:29 PM

Thank you all for your helpful comments.

I went with the Langes WC 100 HP from REI. This pair is my 2nd Lange in a row and 1st new boots

. Out of the box boots fits like a glove with new sidas custom footbed,

powhunter · Jun 11, 2008, 1:27 PM

Im a lange addict also.....just ditched my old (5seasons) L-10s the finally blew out...got a pair of lange 120 WC....the powder blue color is rather gay, but these bitches fit like a glove.....the only problem with lange boots is the break in period sucks

steve

**Greg** · Jun 11, 2008, 2:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powhunter

Im a lange addict also.....just ditched my old (5seasons) L-10s the finally blew out...got a pair of lange 120 WC....the powder blue color is rather gay, but these bitches fit like a glove.....the only problem with lange boots is the break in period sucks

steve

Doh! How much did you pay?

Lange WC 120 Ski Boot - Men's

powhunter · Jun 11, 2008, 5:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

Doh! How much did you pay?

Lange WC 120 Ski Boot - Men's

yep but from snowdeals.com @200

Jun 4, 2008, 2:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
mishka Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Providence RI Posts: 127	Thank you all for your helpful comments. I went with the Langes WC 100 HP from REI. This pair is my 2nd Lange in a row and 1st new boots. Out of the box boots fits like a glove with new sidas custom footbed, __________________ "better then mountains can be only mountains which I never been to" V.Visotski 2008 : Ragged Mt: 2 Sundy River: 1 Cannon: 1 Black Mt, NH: 1 Okemo: 2 Stratton: 1 Wildcat: 1 Stowe: 1 Mt Snow 1 Wachusett: 13

Jun 11, 2008, 1:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
powhunter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: southington, ct Posts: 282	Im a lange addict also.....just ditched my old (5seasons) L-10s the finally blew out...got a pair of lange 120 WC....the powder blue color is rather gay, but these bitches fit like a glove.....the only problem with lange boots is the break in period sucks steve __________________ Dont let the man get ya

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Mar 27, 2008, 5:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
RISkier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 655	I agree with the "find a good bootfitter" recommendations. Left to our own devices, most of us will try on boots, find a pair that are comfortable in the store, and walk out with boots that are too big. A bootfitter can assess your foot and select boots with lasts that are in the ballpark, then do a shell fit. There will most likely be spots that'll need some grinding and punching before things are just right. But if you're in a shell that fits your foot a good bootfitter can work magic. If you get boots that are too big, well, they're too big and there's nothing that can be done to fix it. I didn't buy boots from Jeff Bokem but he did a bunch of work on my boots and I thought he was very good.

Mar 28, 2008, 9:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
tree_skier Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SOUTHERN VERMONT Posts: 1,048	The world cup 130 comes in a world cup fit @ 95 and a HP fit @98 mm The world cup 100 & 120 is 98 mm The fluid line is 100mm They should be very tight. They are changing the world cup lineup for next year so you should be able to get some good deals. I just picked up a pair of world cup 130's wc fit. the back of my mind says I should had gotten the 150's but as skibum keeps pointing out I'am not 25 anymore. My points of advice. make sure you try them on before buying. I went down 1.5 sizes from my 6+ year old langes. When your heal is locked in your toes should just touch the end. Your heal should not move up or forward at all in the shop. Look around as there should be a good deal somewhere.

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