alright, it's finally time for me to stop renting skis, I'm in that transition period between advanced and expert and I'm gonna start buying my own gear. Boots are happening today for sure. I tried on some technica dragon hyperfit 100s and they seem to be a great fit for my foot and leg shape and allow no movement, are very tight, and are still comfortable and dont put my foot to sleep.
Anyone have any experience with these or similar boots? the guy at the shop is trying to sell me on custom insoles made for my foot but at 100 bones extra I'm not so sure. I'm moving up from rentals but after a bad weekend 2 weeks ago my own boots are clearly a requirement now. I'm getting 20% off and the sale price is 329 (+ 100 bones for the custom insoles)
also, I'm looking at getting a set of volkl mantra 177cm, I've been renting demo skis and these have seemed to be my favorite for my style skiing (not a fan of mogul fields so the stiffness is good for me) I tried them in 184cm and preferred the slightly shorter 177s. (I'm 6') as far as bindings go I'm torn between getting adjustable marker schizo or the model down for $100 less that dont adjust on the fly.
I'm 6' 195lbs or so, like being fast but cutting hard, and I'm by no means loaded so I want to buy quality equipment now (cry once, or cry many times if you cheap out) but dont want to waste money on features that aren't worth it.
located in CO, favorite mountain so far is loveland (checking Arapaho basin out monday)
Anyone have any experience with these or similar boots? the guy at the shop is trying to sell me on custom insoles made for my foot but at 100 bones extra I'm not so sure. I'm moving up from rentals but after a bad weekend 2 weeks ago my own boots are clearly a requirement now. I'm getting 20% off and the sale price is 329 (+ 100 bones for the custom insoles)
also, I'm looking at getting a set of volkl mantra 177cm, I've been renting demo skis and these have seemed to be my favorite for my style skiing (not a fan of mogul fields so the stiffness is good for me) I tried them in 184cm and preferred the slightly shorter 177s. (I'm 6') as far as bindings go I'm torn between getting adjustable marker schizo or the model down for $100 less that dont adjust on the fly.
I'm 6' 195lbs or so, like being fast but cutting hard, and I'm by no means loaded so I want to buy quality equipment now (cry once, or cry many times if you cheap out) but dont want to waste money on features that aren't worth it.
located in CO, favorite mountain so far is loveland (checking Arapaho basin out monday)