A mate has offered me his (Nordica Speedmachine 130) boots as he is upgrading. Same size feet as mine.
Is it a good idea to buy second hand boots and if so, should I take them to be fitted to my feet? If I work on the ski-hire shop principle, then there is nothing wrong as none of their hire boots are custom fit for the hirer.
I've also been researching this particular boot but can't tell if it's 'too good for me'. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of this boot?
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Second hand boots - should I buy them?
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Then I would guess (assuming that you don't weigh 16 stone) 130 is too stiff.
How good a mate? Will he loan them for a holiday? Or even better GIVE them for free :roll: :roll:
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Started by Coop in Ski Hardware 21-Dec-2011 - 29 Replies
Coop posted Dec-2011
Trencher
reply to 'Second hand boots - should I buy them?' posted Dec-2011
I don't think there is anything wrong with buying used boots in good condition, if they are a good fit/the right flex. The thermofit liners can be heated and remolded.
130 is a stiff boot flex, are you man enough :D
As far as getting them fitted, it all depends on the boots being right for you. You may be throwing good money after bad.
130 is a stiff boot flex, are you man enough :D
As far as getting them fitted, it all depends on the boots being right for you. You may be throwing good money after bad.
because I'm so inclined .....
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Coop
reply to 'Second hand boots - should I buy them?' posted Dec-2011
That's what I'm being cautious of Trencher. I've only ever hired boots so have taken what was thrown at me. As for my skiing ability, I'd describe myself as a strong intermediate. I'll ski any red comfortably and take easy blacks too. I'd like to say that I'm competent all over the park but that'd be a bare faced lie!
Paul_SW1
reply to 'Second hand boots - should I buy them?' posted Dec-2011
Worth bearing in mind that rental boots are designed to be rental boots, ie to fit generic foot shapes. Boots designed and sold to individuals are designed with specific feet shapes in mind, ie different models will favour different feet shapes.
Paul
Trencher
reply to 'Second hand boots - should I buy them?' posted Dec-2011
Coop wrote:That's what I'm being cautious of Trencher. I've only ever hired boots so have taken what was thrown at me. As for my skiing ability, I'd describe myself as a strong intermediate. I'll ski any red comfortably and take easy blacks too. I'd like to say that I'm competent all over the park but that'd be a bare faced lie!
Then I would guess (assuming that you don't weigh 16 stone) 130 is too stiff.
because I'm so inclined .....
Pavelski
reply to 'Second hand boots - should I buy them?' posted Dec-2011
Again Trencer is right!
130 flex if for racing type skiers with huge muscles and lots of tough carving !
You will not like these boots since they will be like a "caste' on your feet !
Same size feet and same type of feet is not the same!
Look for softer 100-110 flex boots !
Pavel
130 flex if for racing type skiers with huge muscles and lots of tough carving !
You will not like these boots since they will be like a "caste' on your feet !
Same size feet and same type of feet is not the same!
Look for softer 100-110 flex boots !
Pavel
Iceman
reply to 'Second hand boots - should I buy them?' posted Dec-2011
Coop wrote:A mate has offered me his (Nordica Speedmachine 130) boots as he is upgrading. Same size feet as mine.
How good a mate? Will he loan them for a holiday? Or even better GIVE them for free :roll: :roll:
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs
Coop
reply to 'Second hand boots - should I buy them?' posted Dec-2011
Trencher - damn right, I'm a lean mean 11 stone.
Pavelski - I can understand what you are saying. And as I neither have the skill or the huge muscles, I'd probably do myself an injury.
I think I'll pay a visit to a specialist ski shop and see what offers they have on at the moment.
Pavelski - I can understand what you are saying. And as I neither have the skill or the huge muscles, I'd probably do myself an injury.
I think I'll pay a visit to a specialist ski shop and see what offers they have on at the moment.
Topic last updated on 05-January-2012 at 13:49