boot question

[momskeeztoo]

I am thinking about getting new boots. Used to get everything at Nestors- now I'm not sure where to go. I have Dalbellos that I really like. Is Buckmans Whitehall pretty good? 

[guitar73]

no. don't go to buckmans for boots. ever. places i would go to are wick's in exton, alpina (940 boards) in white haven, salter's in eagleville, or billy kaplan in feasterville. i currently go to alpina. they carry dalbello boots....dieter does very good work. billy kaplan is excellent, but he doesn't actually sell boots.

Edited January 28, 2016 by guitar73

[indiggio]

I second Alpina, Dieter is a great guy!

 

I wanted Dalbello's but my feet just didn't get along with them.

 

Will definitely get my next pair from there.

Edited January 28, 2016 by indiggio

[AtomicSkier]

I'm a Billy Kaplan fan. He's worked wonders with my weird feet to achieve both performance and comfort. The ones guitar listed are all good, but Billy can't be beat. He's also the most expensive most likely.

[momskeeztoo]

Thanks. Now that I'm not stopping at Buckmans, I can stay at Blue longer. I'm lucky, my feet are not weird, so I don't need some long boot fitting session. But I want something appropriate for my skiing level that fits well. I will check out Salters and Alpina.

[mbike-ski]

salters also carries dalbello

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Sports Chalet

[thedude4bides]

I wouldn't be honest if I said I had a good experience with Dieter.  I may be the exception.

[guitar73]

I wouldn't be honest if I said I had a good experience with Dieter.  I may be the exception.

 

you could be the exception. but the reality is finding a bootfitter that you can work with. one guy may be the world's best fitter, but not for everyone. lol. boot fitting is such an art, not a straight ahead science.

[Justo8484]

I am thinking about getting new boots. Used to get everything at Nestors- now I'm not sure where to go. I have Dalbellos that I really like. Is Buckmans Whitehall pretty good?

very strong possibility I helped you with a boot got at nestors back in the day! If you go to Buckmans, ask for Adam. He worked with me at nestors and knows his stuff.

[momskeeztoo]

Thanks everyone!

[shredFAND]

I have a couple of questions for PASR skiers.

I recently got a used pair of Fischer RC4 SC skis with Salomon s912 bindings. My first question is: Are most or all downhill ski boots compatible with these type of bindings? My second question is: Should I get a pair of Salomon brand boots?

I plan on buying used boots and don't want to spend alot of money because I plan on skiing once in a while with my skier friends, but I am a snowboarder at heart.

Any information anyone can give will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[guitar73]

I have a couple of questions for PASR skiers.

I recently got a used pair of Fischer RC4 SC skis with Salomon s912 bindings. My first question is: Are most or all downhill ski boots compatible with these type of bindings? My second question is: Should I get a pair of Salomon brand boots?

I plan on buying used boots and don't want to spend alot of money because I plan on skiing once in a while with my skier friends, but I am a snowboarder at heart.

Any information anyone can give will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

yes, they will work with any downhill boot you buy. DIN sets the standard for downhill boot/binding connection. the only times you'll run into different (non-DIN) situations are for ski-touring (backcountry) setups, telemark skis, etc. true junior boots have a different DIN spec than for adult skis.

 

re: boots? go to a reputable boot fitter and try on as many pairs of boots as you can find. get what fits your body, regardless of brand. this goes for used boots as well.

[Johnny Law]

yes, they will work with any downhill boot you buy. DIN sets the standard for downhill boot/binding connection. the only times you'll run into different (non-DIN) situations are for ski-touring (backcountry) setups, telemark skis, etc. true junior boots have a different DIN spec than for adult skis.

 

re: boots? go to a reputable boot fitter and try on as many pairs of boots as you can find. get what fits your body, regardless of brand. this goes for used boots as well.

 

There are DIN specs for touring setups.

 

ISO 5355:2005 - Is for alpine boot setups

 

ISO 9523:2008 - Is for touring setups

[indiggio]

You do have to watch with boot/binding compatibility in terms of size though.

If you have shoe size to either extreme and the bindings were mounted the opposite, you may not have enough adjustability/travel in the bindings to properly fit the boot sole and may require remounting of the bindings to the skis.

 

Probably unlikely, but a possibility.

[guitar73]

You do have to watch with boot/binding compatibility in terms of size though.

 

If you have shoe size to either extreme and the bindings were mounted the opposite, you may not have enough adjustability/travel in the bindings to properly fit the boot sole and may require remounting of the bindings to the skis.

 

Probably unlikely, but a possibility.

 

yeah, that's why I mentioned the jr boot/binding issue. we ran into that issue when tinymoose was looking at junior bindings (she's short and a lightweight). for the average sized person it shouldn't ever be a problem.

[Justo8484]

If you cheap out on boots with a high performance ski like that, you'll probably hate skiing.

[Ski2Live Live2Ski]

Thinking of getting new boots as my liners are getting worn out and I am using duct tape to keep them working til I figure there will be sales towards end of season. Never used a custom boot fitter before, just bought off the shelf and never had a problem (my Nordica are about 10 years old with about 10 days on them) You all figure custom is necessary if I never had a problem off the rack. Would imagine that kind of precludes deals. How much would it set back?

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Thinking of getting new boots as my liners are getting worn out and I am using duct tape to keep them working til I figure there will be sales towards end of season. Never used a custom boot fitter before, just bought off the shelf and never had a problem (my Nordica are about 10 years old with about 10 days on them) You all figure custom is necessary if I never had a problem off the rack. Would imagine that kind of precludes deals. How much would it set back?

I think Jeffs custom langes were like $1300. My old Nordics had custome foot beds and I believe the boots were$500 and about $650 total all said and done. 10 year old boots with ten days on em wow. Sales on ski ski are happening now.

[Ski2Live Live2Ski]

Was trying to type 10 years old with 150 days on them

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Was trying to type 10 years old with 150 days on them

That's insane wow...the best bet for cheaper ski boots is to try on ski boots in a ski shop and then purchase online.

[PA Ski Dad]

Thinking of getting new boots as my liners are getting worn out and I am using duct tape to keep them working til I figure there will be sales towards end of season. Never used a custom boot fitter before, just bought off the shelf and never had a problem (my Nordica are about 10 years old with about 10 days on them) You all figure custom is necessary if I never had a problem off the rack. Would imagine that kind of precludes deals. How much would it set back?

Salters is advertising 50% off Fischer vacuum boots in their end of season sale if interested. I've read pro's and con's on the boots , but wanted to mention since you talked about looking into "custom" . 

NOTE: you mention "custom" but i couldn't tell if you were really just referring to a bootfitter just tweaking a boot to adjust for your fit? If that's all you need , that should come free and still allow you to take advantage of their end of season prices. Adding custom footbeds will be extra and worth it for many (were worth it for me) but may not be necessary if you have never needed before. 

Edited February 22, 2016 by PA Ski Dad

[indiggio]

You must have miracle feet!

 

I've never been able to buy a boot off the rack and not end up with a hot spot or two that required footbeds, punching, etc. to fix.

[phillycore]

Salters is advertising 50% off Fischer vacuum boots in their end of season sale if interested. I've read pro's and con's on the boots , but wanted to mention since you talked about looking into "custom" .

NOTE: you mention "custom" but i couldn't tell if you were really just referring to a bootfitter just tweaking a boot to adjust for your fit? If that's all you need , that should come free and still allow you to take advantage of their end of season prices. Adding custom footbeds will be extra and worth it for many (were worth it for me) but may not be necessary if you have never needed before.

Oh boy....this is definitely something that I may be interested in. Thx.

[Ski2Live Live2Ski]

Salters is advertising 50% off Fischer vacuum boots in their end of season sale if interested. I've read pro's and con's on the boots , but wanted to mention since you talked about looking into "custom" .

NOTE: you mention "custom" but i couldn't tell if you were really just referring to a bootfitter just tweaking a boot to adjust for your fit? If that's all you need , that should come free and still allow you to take advantage of their end of season prices. Adding custom footbeds will be extra and worth it for many (were worth it for me) but may not be necessary if you have never needed before.

How much would something like that run with the discount. I really don't know the first thing about boots. I have owned three pairs. Some used rentals I bought at Little Gap around 1980, some Solomon front entry boots I got when those were hot around 1988, and these Nordica rear entry boots I got at least 10 (maybe as much as 15) years ago.