Summer Deal Thread

[deadheadskier]

so why on earth would I just buy a liner?

You've been happy with the fit and performance of your current boots and don't want to go through the process of finding new great fitting boots again. Some people have funky foot anatomy, so finding great fitting boots is difficult. So, for $200 (or less) you've doubled the lifespan of your boots.

Also, often times replacement liners are of much better quality than stock liners.

I've never gone this route, but if I found some boots I really liked, I'd consider it.

 

[prsboogie]

This^^

 

[dlague]

My son's liners were a steal. Off season purchase $99.

 

[marcski]

My son bought Full Tilt liners for his Dalbello Boss boots and has been happy with them.

Even full price, you can usually find Intuition liners for about $160. IMHO, if your shells aren't shot, getting new liners is like doubling the life of your boots.

 

[Not Sure]

You've been happy with the fit and performance of your current boots and don't want to go through the process of finding new great fitting boots again. Some people have funky foot anatomy, so finding great fitting boots is difficult. So, for $200 (or less) you've doubled the lifespan of your boots.

Also, often times replacement liners are of much better quality than stock liners.

I've never gone this route, but if I found some boots I really liked, I'd consider it.

I've gone the new liner route twice with Ok results, It takes some time to get used to them. I tried again for my Dalbellos and just don't like the feel of the new liner, a little to slick . The original liner has a more coarse fabric and lets them breathe abit vs my last buy.
Also there are diffrent volumes of liners and lots of choices , some will work OK I guess but for now I'll look for some new old boots as I think most of the skiing public does'nt put in the amount of days as people on this forum, So I think finding used equipment in good shape is not a big problem , just may take some time.
Kid in college is also a motivation.............

 

[Brad J]

This is the mental process where I'm at. I understand that the "boots" have life in them, but at the relative expense, I genuinely do not understand the point of replacing the liners and keeping the boot that has 93 days on it. I can get an entirely new boot/liner for the same cost (or even less) on sale as the replacement liner, so why on earth would I just buy a liner?

Have you ever tried a quality replacement liner , I spent $300.00 on a liner which I have 140days on and a better than new fit. If your shell fit is good try it and then decide.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Have you ever tried a quality replacement liner , I spent $300.00 on a liner which I have 140days on and a better than new fit. If your shell fit is good try it and then decide.

I have not. At $300 you can get some of the top boots on the market from just a year or two ago brand new and on sale (on clearance if you're super lucky). To each his/her own of course, it's just not a purchasing decision I'd personally make in terms or risk/reward. If I had "foot issues" like some here do it might be a 100% different story, but I do not, so shell fit it not a problem for me when buying boots.

 

[dlague]

I have not. At $300 you can get some of the top boots on the market from just a year or two ago brand new and on sale (on clearance if you're super lucky). To each his/her own of course, it's just not a purchasing decision I'd personally make in terms or risk/reward. If I had "foot issues" like some here do it might be a 100% different story, but I do not, so shell fit it not a problem for me when buying boots.

I agree with you! I have not paid $300 for ski boots - EVER! Always buy 1-2 years new, but as we have read here that is not for everyone either. To each his/her own is right, and no one is wrong just different views and opinions.

 

[prsboogie]

I have made some piss poor decisions based solely on great deals and what should fit! Broke down at the bottom and of the season and bought the boots I really wanted and had them custom fitted along with custom foot beds. They were on clearance for 300 and the foot beds were 125. Holy crap are they awesome though. Best boots I've ever had on my feet
!! http://www.evo.com/alpine-ski-boots...omon-x-pro-120-ski-boots-2014-white-black.jpg

 

[prsboogie]

http://www.evo.com/alpine-ski-boot...mon-x-pro-120-ski-boots-2014-white-black.jpg

 

[dlague]

http://www.evo.com/alpine-ski-boot...mon-x-pro-120-ski-boots-2014-white-black.jpg

Nice looking boots!

 

[steamboat1]

I have made some piss poor decisions based solely on great deals and what should fit! Broke down at the bottom and of the season and bought the boots I really wanted and had them custom fitted along with custom foot beds. They were on clearance for 300 and the foot beds were 125. Holy crap are they awesome though. Best boots I've ever had on my feet
!! http://www.evo.com/alpine-ski-boots...omon-x-pro-120-ski-boots-2014-white-black.jpg

Same boot same price I paid at the shop.

 

[Not Sure]

I agree with you! I have not paid $300 for ski boots - EVER! Always buy 1-2 years new, but as we have read here that is not for everyone either. To each his/her own is right, and no one is wrong just different views and opinions.

There's another advantage to not buying "first year model" anything , let someone else work the bugs out. At least you'll know if there are any manufacturing /breakage issues .

 

[prsboogie]

Same boot same price I paid at the shop.

That pic was for reference purposes only, actually got them at WaWa and they did all the work.

 

[dlague]

Same boot same price I paid at the shop.

Ya I would not pay $400+ for boots just thought they looked nice. Maybe buy them next year for less. BTW I bought my current boots at Jay Peak. 50% end of season sale.

 

[steamboat1]

Ya I would not pay $400+ for boots just thought they looked nice. Maybe buy them next year for less. BTW I bought my current boots at Jay Peak. 50% end of season sale.

Thanks for confirming what I've been saying.

You can get just as good a deal or better at a brick & mortar store as you can get on line.

 

[dlague]

Thanks for confirming what I've been saying.

You can get just as good a deal or better at a brick & mortar store as you can get on line.

Only when the timing is right! I happen to walk through their show and they were clearing our their inventory for summer stuff. There are some shops around here that see the patron coming a mile away then there are shops that are cool. I will not shop around but if I am there - maybe if I find a deal i will bite. I still prefer online!

 

[BenedictGomez]

You can get just as good a deal or better at a brick & mortar store as you can get on line.

Possible? Yes.

Likely? No.


NOTE: The above statement assumes most individuals possess a modicum of online shopping skills, and makes some assumptions (i.e. buyer is < 50 years old and has patience > a flea).

 

[Abubob]

You can get just as good a deal or better at a brick & mortar store as you can get on line.

Possible? Yes.

Likely? No.


NOTE: The above statement assumes most individuals possess a modicum of online shopping skills, and makes some assumptions (i.e. buyer is < 50 years old and has patience > a flea).

So because I'm "old" ie pushing 60 - I don't have the computer skills but have enough patience to shop? :dunce:

I checked online prices for the boot I wanted. Brick and mortar shop in Conway not only matched the price but also had my size. That was the only problem I could see with ordering online - no one had my size.

Also ordering online doesn't allow you to try them on - so you'd have to make some sales person go through the trouble of helping you find the right size and then stiff them by buying online.

So not only is it possible - but also very likely.

 

[steamboat1]

Didn't want any particular boot. Tried a bunch on, yeah you can do that in a shop. The boot that fit me the best & was the most comfortable was the boot I bought. Haven't seen a better price for the same boot yet online. Maybe I should've waited another year or two for a better deal......:razz::razz::razz: Heard you can still but straight skis online reasonably priced.

Oh & yes I know how to use a computer.