WTB: Nordica Speedmachine 14 Boot 26.0/26.5

[wa-loaf]

I'm trying to find a good deal on this boot in the $300 - $400 range new. I'd consider a slightly used one as well for a little less. I've seen a few on ebay for $392 just not in my size.:-( I suppose if I'm patient they'll show up sometime this summer. Thought I'd put it out here just in case.

Thanks for any help! :beer:

 

[andyzee]

I'm looking for the same boot in a 29.5. Let me know if you find one in your search and I'll do the same. :beer:

 

[wa-loaf]

Right Here

29.0 and 29.5 = samething, especially if you have a custom footbed.

 

[Greg]

29.0 and 29.5 = samething, especially if you have a custom footbed.

Sorta. The shells are the same. The liners are not.

 

[wa-loaf]

I always thought the only dif was in the thickness of the footbed with liners and shells being the same.

 

[Greg]

I always thought the only dif was in the thickness of the footbed with liners and shells being the same.

It's my understanding that only the shells are the same. Perhaps Jeff or somebody can confirm?

 

[andyzee]

Yeah but that sale is saying 28.0,28.5,29.0. So I have to take it to mean 28.0=28.5=29.0, not 29.0=29.5.

 

[wa-loaf]

Yeah but that sale is saying 28.0,28.5,29.0.

It means he has those sizes available. It's more of an ebay store than actual auction.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Right Here

29.0 and 29.5 = samething, especially if you have a custom footbed.

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

 

[wa-loaf]

Andyzee. So that sounds like the boot you want. I found a slightly better price here. Still nothing in my size,:-( unless I want to go with the Dobermann 130, but I don't know if that will fit the same as the SM's It's the best price i've seen for new SM 14s so far.

 

[andyzee]

Andyzee. So that sounds like the boot you want. I found a slightly better price here. Still nothing in my size,:-( unless I want to go with the Dobermann 130, but I don't know if that will fit the same as the SM's It's the best price i've seen for new SM 14s so far.

Yeah, I like the SMs. Presently I have the Beasts, which are in good shape, I'm just thinking ahead and looking for deals now instead of being forced to pay full price when I really need them. I found that the SM 14 fit the same as the Beasts which are no longer being made. My problem, I also have my eyes on the Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels that I demoed this past weekend. Too much equipment not enough money. this sux!

 

[wa-loaf]

Well a bird in hand . . . :wink:

Know what you mean though. I need new boots and I'm eyeing GS race skis for night racing. Meanwhile my wife has decided we're going to pay off all of our debt in the next 12-18 months! :smash:

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Andyzee. So that sounds like the boot you want. I found a slightly better price here. Still nothing in my size,:-( unless I want to go with the Dobermann 130, but I don't know if that will fit the same as the SM's It's the best price i've seen for new SM 14s so far.

I have the Dobie Pro 130's which are a lower volume boot then the SM 14's. The last in the Dobie's is 98mm and the SM14's is 100. The Dobie's are an aggressive boot with great energy transfer. I really like the boot alot.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Yeah, I like the SMs. Presently I have the Beasts, which are in good shape, I'm just thinking ahead and looking for deals now instead of being forced to pay full price when I really need them. I found that the SM 14 fit the same as the Beasts which are no longer being made. My problem, I also have my eyes on the Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels that I demoed this past weekend. Too much equipment not enough money. this sux!

Actually the Beast will be back next season in the Beast 10 and 8.

TFs are my favorite ski.:grin: Where did you demo them and where the demos for sale?

 

[wa-loaf]

I have the Dobie Pro 130's which are a lower volume boot then the SM 14's. The last in the Dobie's is 98mm and the SM14's is 100. The Dobie's are an aggressive boot with great energy transfer. I really like the boot alot.

I was tempted by the Dobie's but I think the SM14 is a better bet for me. Near Dobie performance, but I can dial it back a bit for hanging around the bunny slope with my 4 year old.

 

[marcski]

Good choice. I love my speed machines. Most comfortable boot since I had a pair of nordica's as a kid about 32 years ago.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I was tempted by the Dobie's but I think the SM14 is a better bet for me. Near Dobie performance, but I can dial it back a bit for hanging around the bunny slope with my 4 year old.

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.

 

[andyzee]

Actually the Beast will be back next season in the Beast 10 and 8.

TFs are my favorite ski.:grin: Where did you demo them and where the demos for sale?

I know the 10s and 8s may be around, too soft, I have the Beasts. I demoed the TFs in Killington, got the demos from Basin ski and no, don't believe they were for sale. I was thinking of looking for demos to buy this weekend.

 

[Rushski]

I'm a Beast owner as well, a lot of people ski them.

Seems like big difference going from the Beast (flex=80) to a Speemachine 14 (flex=120-130). I love my boots but would also like a touch stiffer probably like a SM12 or one of tyhe Hot Rods...

 

[andyzee]

I'm a Beast owner as well, a lot of people ski them.

Seems like big difference going from the Beast (flex=80) to a Speemachine 14 (flex=120-130). I love my boots but would also like a touch stiffer probably like a SM12 or one of tyhe Hot Rods...

The Beast 10 has a rating of 80, the Beast 12 is 90-100, and the Beast has a flex rating of 110-120.