Park boot vs Race boot

[neski30]

Im in the market for new boots and will be skiing almost 100% park, should I be looking for a full tilt, nordica ace, type park boot or is it almost better to get a stiff race boot?

 

[270on420out]

Go to a bootfitter

 

[Caucasian_Asian]

Buy the boot that fits your foot.

 

[cobra_commander]

Nordica Doberman WC 150 is the only boot you should consider.

 

[samuel_ski]

If you want an answer other than "go to a boot fitter", get a medium flex boot. I personally like Full Tilts. But I would recommend to go to a boot fitter.

 

[profa_212]

If you want an answer other than "go to a boot fitter", get a medium flex boot. I personally like Full Tilts. But I would recommend to go to a boot fitter.

Flex has nothing to do with it if the boots don't fit.

Go go to a fitter if even relatively close to possible.

 

[cobra_commander]

You need to fit the flex of the boot to the skier as well. Skier build, ability, and ROM, among other things all impact what flex is the most appropriate.

 

[veng_m]

get fitted and then pitted bruh

 

[sammy_JJ]

Go see a boot fitter

 

[sammy_JJ]

Go see a boot fitter

 

[Swandog7]

Not sure if anyone has said this yet but go to a boot fitter

 

[tomPietrowski]

I think what the op is asking is more 3piece (as he calls park boots) and two piece (race boots).

Allthough worded wrong ring that is a fair enough question.

Op op a tradional 2 piece boot like most on the market will give the best all round performance in and out of the park. The downside can be the feel of the forward flex. It can sometimes be more harsh.

A three piece ice uses a differnt design where the flex comes from the tounge. They can offer a much nicer forward flex but in general will not ski as hardwood your out of the park quite a bit you may find you want somthing stiffer.

You ou can find just about any fit now from both styles so perhaps go to a boot fitter and try both styles and see what you prefer. Always take the boot fitters recommendations and remember you will need more then just the boot, footbeds of some time should be thought of as part of the boot not an extra.