Been meaning to post an update about my new Ranger boots.

They are incredible. I paired them with some Zipfit worldcup liners. Fit is great on my high instep/wide forefoot. Zero pain. The hype...

bump anyone?

I finally got my Rangers in the mail.

Haven't cooked them yet, but I'd say they're at least 100 from just flexing them around the house. Maybe even 110. That's with the Zipfit World Cup liners...

NWT Zipfit Worldcup Liners, Size 26.5 LOWEST Price on the Internet!!!!!!

Up for sale is a pair of new with tags (and bag) Zipfit Worldcup liners. Size 26.5 Never worn. 2012-2013 model. ...

Thanks Treetruscan. I'm afraid I'm stuck with this store as they're the only vacuum dealer in the region.

I decided to go with the Ranger just because it will need less work on my wide foot. The...

I mentioned the complaints about the stock shell (not heat moldable, weird metal mesh, etc). He insisted that it was the best stock shell on the market. lol

Oh, he also said that the Ranger is incompatible with aftermarket liners if you want to use walk mode. He showed me that the stock liner on the Ranger is articulated in the back. (Basically has a...

^ Hmmm, he may have a point about the HD race. It has a high volume cuff.

Your Powerwrap is regular volume. And the Powerwrap Plug has a low volume.

Crosspost from the other thread:


Verbier, etc, need some input.

Went to a local store today to check out the Rangers and the 130s. I brought in a new pair of Intuition Race HD liners that fit...

Crosspost from the other thread:


Verbier, etc, need some input.

Went to a local store today to check out the Rangers and the 130s. I brought in a new pair of Intuition Race HD liners that fit...

Are they drying these on a radiator or something? Common sense, man. Remove the liners and put those in a good drying spot. Don't do that with the shells. Just wipe them down.

Skeptical about...

Bump.

According to the Blister review, the Vacuum 130 boots were closer to 100 to 110 flex.

Anyone tried the new Fischer Ranger 12 vacuum boots? They are listed as 120 flex. Are these soft...

Verbier, how did this hold up over the past season?

otto,

This is very helpful. Looking at the Rangers myself.

I just ordered the Race HD liner. Might be best for me given the wider forefoot, high instep, and moc design. Are the Powerwraps...

^ So there's nothing special about the liners provided by Fischer?

Which model Intuition liner are you using?

Thanks for the help by the way

Did you replace the stock liners with Intuitions? If so, which model?

Also, do you find it to be a very "upright" boot? Looking for a boot that won't reinforce my tending to ride in the...

Tried a couple boots on in my shell size.

All of these have fairly high insteps and wide toeboxes (103 to 104 mm). To reiterate, the issue for me has been the toe box height and black toe.
...

How is the fit of the Boss compared to the Axion? I liked the Axion because of its high instep.

I disagree. Bean boots are classic. Much better looking than 3/4 of the crap in this thread.

Vibram Waffle stompers are also good.

http://easternslopes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Cresta-Hikers-new-smaller.JPG
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^ This. Some fugly stuff in here.

I like the classic LL Bean boot

http://ordealbymoleskine.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/tumblr_lbjsg5sbum1qa2j8co1_400.jpg

Just ordered a pair with Goretex...

^ Heard the Fisher vaccuums are soft flex boots, just like Dale

A local shop with a decent bootfitter carries the Head Vector and Tecnica Phoenix. Going to see how they stack up tomorrow. These are my two frontrunners.

Followed by:

-Atomic B Series...

Edit: cancelled the FT's

Another candidate for the thread in general: Dalbello Axion series

Three piece design like Full Tilt, but a higher instep

Thanks for the this response, steved. I'm a bit of a JONG when it comes to boots.

The wide heel thing is a good point on the Technicas. Would you consider this a narrow heel? I'm not sure.
...

Also, would it be unwise for me to the consider the Full Tilt High Five?

The Full Tilt is listed as a 102 mm boot.

I have a 108 mm foot before orthotics.

From the side profile, it doesn't...

^ The Tecnica Phoenix is a 106 mm last boot... the Demon is only 100mm.

If we're talking about super wide feet on the right side of the bell curve, then I'd tend to believe that the Phoenix is...

Just an FYI, it looks like Tecnica has discontinued the Dragon and introduced the "Phoenix":



http://shop.tecnicausa.com/Product/0101%2012%20PHOENIX%20120HV%20BLK/ski-boots-phoenix-120-hvl

^Thanks Bobcat

I'm seeing a lot of votes for the Technica Dragon. I'm thinking that and heat mold liner would work well.

I should also mention that I have poor dorsiflexion (fitter tested),...

I've got WIDE feet with a high instep. 108 mm at the widest point (before orthotics and foot curl)

I've been using Atomic LiveFits with the default liner for my last two trips west. I only...

I've had my NWT Mirage in green up for about a week now. PM for details

Yes, I know about gear swap. I'm merely interested in knowing what the retail price is

I forgot to indicate I'm looking at the carbon's


DHC's

$225: http://www.peakskishop.com/Swix-Race-Ski-Poles-Swix-DHC-CT1-Composite-SGDH-Race-Ski-Pole-with-Wrist-Bend-2011_p_782.html
$135:...

Prices seem to vary tremendously online. Some in the $200's range, others down to $170 and $135. Does anyone know the actual MSRP for these poles?

Edit: I mean the carbon ones

Looks like PM's work for me now. Just sent you one.

Would anyone be willing to sell me their pair? I'll pair double market price for a used pair!

Any idea where I could track down another pair?

Sterling, have you used your Ice USA poles in subzero temperatures? If you have skied in very cold weather and the poles haven't broken, maybe there is something special about Ice USA's poles. I...

Carbon can shatter in sub-zero temps if tapped? Not so sure about that

They made good poles. Any theories on to why they went out of business? Did they have trouble competing with the big guys?