Summer Deal Thread

[deadheadskier]

Check with Nordica and see if the liners are remolded. If so, pack out your ankles and remold them to see if that helps. Did the liner happen to get folded over during the molding? - that would put extra pressure on your foot. Take the liners out and see how think the liner is in the areas around your ankle. If it's paper thin, there is not much you can do to fix that, since you already tried to punch them out the shells. If you are willing to spend the money, get a pair of intuition liners. You can remold them 6 times (incase you make a mistake the first time or they start to get packed out after a couple of seasons. I got them a couple of years ago and they fit like a second skin and are warm as hell.

They were done properly. The issue is the shell. The hinge point between the upper and lower shell sits right on my medial malleolus. It was mildly uncomfortable when I first tried on the boot and after molding as well. Haven't owned Nordica before and have not had this issue with other boots prior. Fit well every where else and the $350 price tag had me sold figuring after breaking the boots in the problem would go away. It has not and you really can't punch out the shell where I need it done due to the hinge.

It's painful, but not unbearable. I'll get a bit more of my money out of the boots before moving on.

 

[dlague]

http://www.evo.com/outlet/alpine-sk..._source=googlebase&utm_campaign=EB-60254-1010

By the way!

And these (Nordica Patron) are priced nice at Evo. Not as stiff though but still pretty good.

http://www.evo.com/outlet/alpine-sk...i-boots-2013-transparent-green-black-side.jpg

 

[BenedictGomez]

750 is way out of my league and ballpark.

I wouldn't spend $750 on a pair of footwear if I had Oprah's money.

 

[deadheadskier]

I've never spent over $400 personally, but I've struck out on the last two pairs ($375 & $350).

All I'm saying is that going through that, I would have been better off just spending double the money on something that fit perfect.

Throughout my life, I've typically kept boots for about 200 days. (my current boots I'll likely keep for a much shorter period though) When you spread the cost over 200 days, you're talking $3.75 per use vs. $1.40. I'm not going to sweat $2.25 in the future if it means the right fit.

I won't actively try and spend $750 on my next pair of boots, but if it does end up costing that much I won't be worrying about it.

 

[Not Sure]

Speaking of Liners
I have a NIB ,Intuition Dream liner Tounge, Medium Volume Mens 9 Mondo 27 pair for sale .They claim they are self molding during use but also come with molding instructions
Make offer...Paid $200.00

I have a freind with odd shaped feet , He gave up skiing because every shop he went to was unable to fit a pair for him .
Paying big bucks is worth it if thats what it takes to be comfortable. Being distracted at 40mph can't be good.

The best boots I've owned were an accident , bought a set of Dalbello's for $60.00 on Ebay for my oldest son . They did'nt fit him but fit me better than any boot I've owned in 35 yrs. I have back issues and on my first Tucks trip was 100 yds up the trail and realized my back could'nt handle the boot weight , so I put em on and hiked almost to the summit and the next day too ! Not even a blister!
I've been wathching Ebay for my size but havent any luck.

 

[prsboogie]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=111711692946&alt=web

 

[Jcb890]

Has anybody used pants from Volcom or Armada before? Good and/or bad for either?

 

[deadheadskier]

I have not. Been meaning to answer some of your questions.

Pants are tough because every company's fit is a little different. It's easier to buy online when you know a brand you like and their general fit.

I have 10K water resistant pants and have only occasionally wished for 20K during heavy, wet snowstorms. Most of the time, the 10K has been good enough.

I would look for a shell without insulation that is made of Goretex or equivalent. Vents are a must and some prefer their vents to have a mesh lining to help prevent snow from coming in. Some people are also particular about the number and placement of pockets.

Brands like Arc'tyrex, Mammut, Patagonia, Flylow are all great, but there are literally dozens of good brands out there.

 

[steamboat1]

Paid the same price for my new boots back in April at a brick & mortar shop as I can find them for on line now claiming 75% off. I'll stick with the brick & mortar shops.

 

[yeggous]

I typically pay about $500 boots at the shop. I won't do boots online due to fear of fitting issues.


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[steamboat1]

Paid the same price for my new boots back in April at a brick & mortar shop as I can find them for on line now claiming 75% off. I'll stick with the brick & mortar shops.

Found the same to be true when I bought new skis a couple years ago.

 

[dlague]

Found the same to be true when I bought new skis a couple years ago.

I have never found that to be the case unless buying current year products. Since I always buy previous years stuff, I find much better deals online. In addition, I do not focus on a particular brand or model. I look for comparable skis and boots in order to be flexible in deal searches.

 

[steamboat1]

I have never found that to be the case unless buying current year products. Since I always buy previous years stuff, I find much better deals online. In addition, I do not focus on a particular brand or model. I look for comparable skis and boots in order to be flexible in deal searches.

I guess that's the difference between you & me. I decide what I want then search for the best deal. I don't settle for leftovers or something I wasn't interested in to begin with. Often what's leftover doesn't come in the size I was looking for anyway. Shopping this way I haven't found any difference in price between brick & mortar stores & online shops. Besides most brick & mortar stores also sell their goods online at competitive prices. Another advantage is the customer service & discounts on other products I receive from being a regular customer. Last time I bought skis & boots because they were a good deal I wasn't happy with what I bought & had to live with them unhappily for several years.

 

[VTKilarney]

I don't think that anyone who is purchasing last year's products is purchasing products that are the wrong size or something that they aren't interested in.

 

[dlague]

I guess that's the difference between you & me. I decide what I want then search for the best deal. I don't settle for leftovers or something I wasn't interested in to begin with. Often what's leftover doesn't come in the size I was looking for anyway. Shopping this way I haven't found any difference in price between brick & mortar stores & online shops. Besides most brick & mortar stores also sell their goods online at competitive prices. Another advantage is the customer service & discounts on other products I receive from being a regular customer. Last time I bought skis & boots because they were a good deal I wasn't happy with what I bought & had to live with them unhappily for several years.

It isn't sloppy seconds! Still new gear at 50% off or more - I will take that any day. Really, to each there own - you keep going to your B&M and I will stick to my online shopping. What ever makes you feel good. Curious, where do you do your research?

 

[dlague]

I don't think that anyone who is purchasing last year's products is purchasing products that are the wrong size or something that they aren't interested in.

Exactly!

 

[BenedictGomez]

I've typically kept boots for about 200 days.

Wow. You do way better than me. Pair before last I got probably 100 days out of, but I probably should have ditched them at 80. This last pair only has maybe 60 days on, and I'm ditching them, though I definitely could go another season if I wanted to, but I'm at "last buckle" in a few places and given I only paid $50 for them on EBAY (my best ski equipment bargain to date) I dont really care.

I typically pay about $500 boots at the shop. I won't do boots online due to fear of fitting issues.

I had/have the same fear, but given my last positive experience, and the fact as has been discussed in this thread that online returns are so simple now, I'm now far less apprehensive.

 

[BenedictGomez]

And in that vein, here's pair #1 I'll be trying.

Only $100 with tax and shipping. Hope these work and the search ends there because even the BSL is a match with all my current sksi.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/tecnica-2011and2012-inferno-blaze-alpine-ski-boots-for-men~p~5744w/

 

[yeggous]

Wow. You do way better than me. Pair before last I got probably 100 days out of, but I probably should have ditched them at 80. This last pair only has maybe 60 days on, and I'm ditching them, though I definitely could go another season if I wanted to, but I'm at "last buckle" in a few places and given I only paid $50 for them on EBAY (my best ski equipment bargain to date) I dont really care.



I had/have the same fear, but given my last positive experience, and the fact as has been discussed in this thread that online returns are so simple now, I'm now far less apprehensive.

I also get about 200 days out of boots. 3 years at 60-something days per year. Softer boots will get crushed a lot earlier.


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[dlague]

My current boots have about 110 days so far. I plan on using them for a couple more seasons of about 50 days per season. Unless I see a deal I cannot pass up. My wife and I have all new gear from last season so we are set but I have looking for online deals for my son and from the looks of it I will get his gear skis bindings and boots for just under 400. He is interested in Volkl Kinks or Ledge probably go with Look PX 10 bindings and then Dalbello Boss Retro boots.