Should I get new boots?

[Sheik Yerbouti]

I just bought a pair of Volkl AC1's, my first new ski in 20 years. Never ski'd on parabolic's before, and was thinking that a new pair of boots would fit in nicely with the new ski's. I'm currently on Raichle Centrex cx3.7 (and after a quick google search, I could sell these boots for whopping 30.00! uke
I've been looking at Lange Comp 100, they have them on sale near me for 149.99. I'm an intermediate recreational skier. I've ski'd in Alta, Brighton, in the UP in Michigan, and lots in Wisconsin.
I got back on skis for the first time last year (really smart year to pick up skiing again :roll
And my old planks really didn't seem to like the eastern snow too much. I had some K2 UVX's. So, after a really long winded question, do you think it's beneficial to start with a whole new setup?
Oh and the place that has them is called skimarket in Dedham. I don't think I'll get the top level service of a smaller shop, boot fitting and whatnot. Whereas, Ski Stop in Westwood, has really hands on care but the prices were through the roof. I spent 300 on the ski's and I don't want to spend 400+ on the boots. He would make sure I had a great fit, but I didn't see boots under 300 in the shop.
I know I'm in for alot of testing and fitting, but I'd really like to see if anyone here could make a recommendation on a boot.
Thanks.
Oh yea, and my first experience skiing eastern slopes was Loon, very nice, very pretty, very, very icy. Packed too. But it was when kids had winter break, but last years snow conditions were pathetic, x-ing my fingers for better this year.

 

[Hawkshot99]

Well if these boots have been sitting around for several years the plastic is most likely fatiged. The types of plastics that were used were different than now, and dont last as long. We have had many people come in with old boots that have broken real bad.

 

[tirolerpeter]

New Boots?

Yes, its time. Your new skiis will benefit greatly from boots that help you turn them. BTW, your old feet will feel better in new boots too.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Thanks, I think it's time too. Any suggestions on what to do with old equip? I'd donate it, but I don't think a tech can legally work on my old bindings.

 

[Hawkshot99]

Thanks, I think it's time too. Any suggestions on what to do with old equip? I'd donate it, but I don't think a tech can legally work on my old bindings.

If they are 20 years old, then they probably cant be worked on. I would just throw them out.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Thought so, ahh well, the memories are in my head not in my skis. Do you think the Lange Comp 120 or 100's would be too much boot? Like I said, I'm an intermediate recreational skier.

 

[thetrailboss]

Best thing to do, in brief, is to go to a shop and explain what your needs are and try on some boots. The boot that fits best is the boot for you. That shop IS NOT Ski Market...they are terrible from what I have seen and heard.

Make the drive to Strand's in Worcester. Good prices, good service. A bit laid back...

 

[tirolerpeter]

Old Gear

Thanks, I think it's time too. Any suggestions on what to do with old equip? I'd donate it, but I don't think a tech can legally work on my old bindings.

Old skiis make for great "toboggan runners." You can actually make a steerable sled if you work out a "warping" system for steering. The kids can have a ball with it. They also make for great den decorations.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Thanks for the tips. I'll avoid Ski Market, I just hope I can find a pair at a fair price.