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    • Finn666F
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      you have to explain this one a bit more…not really sure what to answer!
      i went to a ski store and talked to the guy in retail for a bit. tried a few boots and then went for them, since they felt the best from the ones available.

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      • derivative666D
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        Did they do a proper fitting? Usually takes an hour or so. Nothing worse then boots that don't fit properly.

        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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        • fanyaF
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          @derivative666 I'll look at them, I'm looking for something to compliment my current set which is 116-76-110.

          I bought a pair of boots this year also, didn't do a boot fitting, just tried on some pairs and bought what fit best, I agree with Dev though, the first 3 days in them weren't the most fun, I should of worn them around the house reading books giving them a slight break-in before going out, oh well maybe next time.  Maybe I'll get a proper boot fitting next time?

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          • derivative666D
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            Very happy with my set up:
            Volkl Kendo 191 w/ Look Pivot 14
            Volkl Shiro 193 w/ Dynafit TLT Radical ST
            Dalbello Panterra 120
            Leki Titanium 14

            "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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            • derivative666D
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              Hate when this happens!

              "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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              • ohighyoO
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                There is skiing…..and then there is crested butte.

                http://m.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/winter-in-crested-butte-colorados-hard-core-skiing-town/2014/02/06/0df81250-89f1-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html

                I opt for the double black 🙂

                Slipping gradually into senility

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                • DanielAFCD
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                  most shops should offer you a complimentary boot fitting.  they can create heel support, extra padding, cants, punch outs etc.  a good boot fitter should be able to look at you standing in front of them with shorts on, and tell you any lower body injuries that you have had, as it will be obvious in your posture.  your boots should be beyond comfortable, any minor pain or annoyance can be fixed. you definitely owe it to yourself to get your boots fitted.

                  around here on a good powder day the smallest waist width youll see anyone on is 115. d666's recommendation is a very good one.

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                  • Finn666F
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                    also looked into the dalbello panterra but unfortunately they were out of my size…so went with the Nordica Hell and Back H3 100!
                    the guy in retail said that the toes should touch the front of the shoe when standing up straight. now if you bend your knees, the foot tends to slight back and the room in the toes is getting more and more, so they have to be a tad thight at first, no?!

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                    • DanielAFCD
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                      The hell and back is a great boot, and it sounds like your basic fit is good. if you find that you have anything that bothers you comfort wise in your feet after you wear them skiing a few times, don't hesitate to go tell the shop. For example, if the boot were to feel a bit too tight around your big toe, they could definitely make it bigger there,  thus making your boots much more comfortable

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                      • Finn666F
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                        thanks for the hint daniel…so far i have 2 days of hitting the slopes with the new gear (helmet, boots and ski). love everything i've bought 🙂

                        on saturday i was at Grindelwald again (same location as the week before) and yesterday and today i was at mount titlis in Engelberg (pics are in the making)...unfortunately today got cancelled cuz of too heavy winds 😠

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                        • derivative666D
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                          Skied sat morning 3 hours of straight bumps. Could barely walk the rest of the day. Embrace the burn!

                          "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                          • Finn666F
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                            ha, i know how you feel buddy…had a few spots were i could do schuss and only after a few meters my upper legs were almost game over...shit was burning 😃

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                            • derivative666D
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                              Will be doing bump runs all night tonight. Need to up my game.

                              "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                              • Finn666F
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                                would love to see some videos of you guys…anyone rocking a gopro while skiing? 🙂

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                                • DanielAFCD
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                                  I put this together a couple of years ago, the go pro thing is not really for me though so I've since sold it

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                                  • Finn666F
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                                    saturday - Grindelwald (switzerland)

                                    arrived early in the morning, so no standing in the queue and was able to grab one of the first gondolas

                                    my view

                                    beautiful scenery

                                    mate from my first job and a friend of his

                                    in front off the Eiger Nordwand again

                                    waiting on the train

                                    here it comes

                                    at the end of the day i've enjoyed a nice cold beer before doing the downswing

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                                    • DanielAFCD
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                                      Beautiful place

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                                      • Finn666F
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                                        @DanielAFC:

                                        I put this together a couple of years ago, the go pro thing is not really for me though so I've since sold it

                                        great one daniel…btw. you even used one of my favourite tracks 😉
                                        i have a few videos that i need to cut into one nice one, so let's see what i can do ^^

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                                        • derivative666D
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                                          Great facials!!!

                                          "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                          • D
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                                            @DanielAFC:

                                            Beautiful place

                                            +10000000+

                                            I spent so much time on kleine scheidegg and Wengen in my childhood awesome place, lots of great rememberings. Thx for the pics Rafa

                                            Cheers,
                                            David

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