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WTB: Nordica Speedmachine 14 Boot 26.0/26.5

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My bad, did not know there was ever a Beast 12...

Seems like a good flex rating for many on these boards.
 

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SMs are a great boot without a doubt.

Just so you know the 06/07 Pro 130's have 2 screwed studs in the back. You can remove either or both for more flexability when you want it and then just screw them back in when you want more stiffness.

Do you know what the flex ratings come out to with the various studs removed? I assume the Pro 130 has a flex rating of 130 with everything screwed in?
 

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This is correct. The only difference in the 2 is the factory footbed, if you're using your own it's the same boot.

Interesting. I always thought the liners were different (the smaller size having more padding). How does just a footbed alter front to back size/length?
 

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Interesting. I always thought the liners were different (the smaller size having more padding). How does just a footbed alter front to back size/length?

Don't quote me on this one, but I had someone in a shop explain it as well as demonstrate it to me. IIRC, there was a shim inside the boot along with a different liner.
 

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So I actually found a pair of Hot Rod Top Fuel boots in 26.5 for $379. :) They fit in with what I was looking for and I figure for the price I can always sell them in the fall (if I don't like them) and break even, if not make a couple of bucks on them. :D
 

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So I actually found a pair of Hot Rod Top Fuel boots in 26.5 for $379. :) They fit in with what I was looking for and I figure for the price I can always sell them in the fall (if I don't like them) and break even, if not make a couple of bucks on them. :D

Good price.

The Hot Rod boots don't come in mondo point sizing though, it's UK. Also there are no half sizes.
 

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That's a little odd. They were listed as 26.5, maybe they just did the conversion? I'm assuming it's a UK 7/US 8. Not too worried, price is low enough I can get my money back if they don't fit.
 

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That's a little odd. They were listed as 26.5, maybe they just did the conversion? I'm assuming it's a UK 7/US 8. Not too worried, price is low enough I can get my money back if they don't fit.

You can get your $ back if you sell them new and without work done on them. That said a low volume boot such as the Dobie or HR series are not really meant to fit your foot well out of the box.

I have a street shoe size 9, got the Dobie in a UK 6, brought them to a boot fitter, back 3 more times to tweek them, now they are perfect. If you want performance and confort you have to put the work in.
 

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Got the Hot Rods yesterday. :grin: I dropped my footbeds in them and wore them around for an hour. Very claustrophobic, as should be the case, but no real hotspots. Once the liner packs out a bit and with some bootfitting I think they'll be great boots. The flex feels really soft, but all the reviews said that it feels that way in the shop and stiffens up noticeably in the cold.

Anyone else have these? What do you think about them?
 

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Got the Hot Rods yesterday. :grin: I dropped my footbeds in them and wore them around for an hour. Very claustrophobic, as should be the case, but no real hotspots. Once the liner packs out a bit and with some bootfitting I think they'll be great boots. The flex feels really soft, but all the reviews said that it feels that way in the shop and stiffens up noticeably in the cold.

Anyone else have these? What do you think about them?

I believe they have the setting for stiffness, make sure you have them on stiff.
 

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I believe they have the setting for stiffness, make sure you have them on stiff.

These aren't like the speedmachines that have two stiffness settings. There is an extra cuff piece for stiffeneing that's already attached. I think it's just the plastic, they are very translucent. You can read the logo on the liner through the shell.
 

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Saw your review when your first posted it. I see you pulled the trigger on them. Will be able to get some turns on them this season? New skis for me are gonna have to wait another year, especially after getting the new boots. Did you settle on anything for boots yet?
 

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Saw your review when your first posted it. I see you pulled the trigger on them. Will be able to get some turns on them this season? New skis for me are gonna have to wait another year, especially after getting the new boots. Did you settle on anything for boots yet?


Well yeah, I skied on them today. I prefer to buy when the price is right as opposed to buying when I need something. So, as far as boots are concerned, my Beasts are still good. I just like to keep my eyes open for deals. This way when my Beasts need to be replaced, I'm good to go :)
 

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If you're interested I got the boots from these guys www.sierrasnowboard.com. Everything is 50% off and they were quick and professional. They have some good deals on skis too. I'd buy from them again. :smile:
 
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