Ok...I just learned not to begin a post and leave the computer w/out clicking the stay logged in thing...
So here we go again. Long story short, I originally purchased low end boots on a whim, before ski addiction re-manifested. At the urge of beyond and philpug at epic and one day skiing on them, I returned them to the shop for credit. After an arduous two day process of trying on boots brought in from all three stores, I found a much better quality set that fit. They are the Salomon Impact 100cs.
The store does have a garantee fit program but I litterally tried every quality boot they had in all three of their stores in the phx. metro area. I might be able to get credit towards skis.
The staff at the shop were nice young men but not "boot fitters" per se. I had read forums and articles about boot fitting, most of which recommended expert fitting but the closest "Master" boot fitters recommended to me were in Taos, NM and Vail, Co. both three day r-trips by car or airfare. Quite frankly, I really couldnt get away and afford the mix of
traveling to buy boots, buying skis AND SKIING as much as poss. this short season.
I rationalized, if I were maticulous with the fit, some of the travel expenses could perhaps be better directed towards a higher quality boot. Of course, then while searching for demo skis, I stumble onto a certified boot fitter within my area. Go figure.
One of the things prompting my question is that I demoed some Rossi Aveng 82ti's with the new boots the other day and the skis were unstable at speed, sluggish and unresponsive unless my nose was nearly out over the tips. The exact opposite was true the week before when I demoed some Volkl's while wearing the "cheapo" boots. Poor technique perhaps a common denominator, logic would suggest that either the skis were not tuned properly or my new boots are affecting my skiing.
Bottom line: I made a pretty significant investment in the boots and just want to make sure they are the best they can be.
Update; Took the advice....I just talked to the boot fitter and scheduled an appt. for tomorrow. He says he has a machine that does provide an image of my foot that he uses along with other devices. He seemed very knowledgeable (I'm obviously not best critic) He said that in almost every case, a custom footbed in one form or another is needed to dial in alignment. At a cost of anywhere from $79.00-$140.00 and a potential few more days in the doghouse....
Let me know your thoughts and I will keep you updated.....Thx all
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