[Desperate European^^] Searching for a good shop for buying ski boots

[cozyco]

Jo guys,

well i am lost European in North America who spends some days in Vancouver (until 12th Oct.) and a whole season in Revyy and i am searching for really good store in Vancouver (should be reacheable by Metro/Bus) or in Revelstoke, that can help me finding the right boot.

-I have a kinda "unusual" feet. Slim heels and a wide forefoot. About 99-102mm, plus a pretty high arch combined with a high dorsum of my foot.

-The guy in Comor sports recommened me just the most expensive boots and told me that i shouldnt save money on a ski boot and that i should go to a boot fitter (???).

Another Ski/snowboard store in the W 4th Ave. It seemed they dont want to sell sth.

Had no luck in North Vancouver: Stores in the Londsdale Ave..

-Now i am a bit desperate...

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-My boots at home are K2 Pinnacles (130) 98mm in 28.5

Other ski boots that fit: Technica Cochise 120 and Technica in general. Boots that really dont fit: Dalbello (Krypton, Rampage, Viper), Salomon, Some Rossignols.

-Last thing: I cant spend more than 300€ (~480 Canadian $) :'(

~fab

 

[onenerdykid]

For starters, are you unhappy with your K2 boots? Why not have them shipped over to you?

Secondly, do not get fixated on a brand or think a brand is good/bad for you. There is no way that Tecnica (or any brand) in general fits you. They all make boots that are 95mm wide, boots that are 105mm wide, and everything in between. It is the job of the boot-fitter to find the right one for you.

Thirdly, if you have a set budget you honestly need to put that second. Find the fit that is right for you first, and then try to find the price-point of that fit that meets your budget.

Fourth, message the NS member tompietrowski. He is a boot-fitter in Whistler and can probably point you in the right direction to a shop that can find you the right set up.

 

[cozyco]

For starters, are you unhappy with your K2 boots? Why not have them shipped over to you?

Secondly, do not get fixated on a brand or think a brand is good/bad for you. There is no way that Tecnica (or any brand) in general fits you. They all make boots that are 95mm wide, boots that are 105mm wide, and everything in between. It is the job of the boot-fitter to find the right one for you.

Thirdly, if you have a set budget you honestly need to put that second. Find the fit that is right for you first, and then try to find the price-point of that fit that meets your budget.

Fourth, message the NS member tompietrowski. He is a boot-fitter in Whistler and can probably point you in the right direction to a shop that can find you the right set up.

I wasnt able to bring my K2s to North America. I had only one free suitcase (No Freeski stuff, like ski bags )

I already tried really every Dalbello, except the panterras, because they have a walk mode, every Full Tilt and most of the Rossignols and Salomons. I feel like many Salomon and Dalbello boots push really strong against my ankles. I felt really comortbale in a random Head boot, sadly it had a really soft flex (95), and i prefer stiffer boots to feel comfortable on my skis :/

Well so i am going to ingore the boot manufacturers (what i already tried^^) and try to rise a bit my budget

To "Fourth". Thanks this. I am going to write him a message