Recommended boots?

[cheddar]

As a relatively new rider (have been skiing many years though), I found the post about Salomon skiblades to be very useful. Looking at what's for sale here, I am probably going to pick up the Revel8 Condor or 2009 ALP (haven't made up my mind yet).

Anyway, I was hoping I could get some help on the boots that I should buy. I plan to get releasable bindings if that helps. Any recommendations? And what does standing upright actually mean? I mean I feel like I'm standing normally in the ski boots I currently have. Sorry for the silly questions, pretty much a noob at this :confused:. Thanks.

[slow]

Welcome to the great sport of skiboarding cheddar.

If you already have a comfortable pair of ski boots, just use them. Comfort is the most important consideration. A variety of boots are used by forum members and generally there are very few complaints as long as they are comfortable.

Unless you have a high end race boot that forces you to lean forward, you will be OK as you start skiboarding.

[Manlenium]

As a relatively new rider (have been skiing many years though), I found the post about Salomon skiblades to be very useful. Looking at what's for sale here, I am probably going to pick up the Revel8 Condor or 2009 ALP (haven't made up my mind yet).

Anyway, I was hoping I could get some help on the boots that I should buy. I plan to get releasable bindings if that helps. Any recommendations? And what does standing upright actually mean? I mean I feel like I'm standing normally in the ski boots I currently have. Sorry for the silly questions, pretty much a noob at this :confused:. Thanks.

Exactly what slow said. If you have a comfortable pair of boots, you should just use those. You dont have to change up your entire arsenal...:p

Salomons are reasonably upright. I own a pair myself and havent had any problems.

[Roussel]

all ski boots have a forward lean at the cuffs (the top half of the boot)

generally for skiboarding, its preferably to have a boot that doesnt have so much forward lean and that is pretty soft.

boots that have a lot of forward lean and stiff tend to be higher end boots made for racing, ski cross ect.

basically, most multi condition, freestyle, freeride boots will do for skiboarding, which is probably what you already have.

test out the boots you have already, they might be fine for skiboarding.

[cheddar]

I have a pair of Rossignol Axium boots that I use for skiing. If those are good, I guess I'll stick with them, thanks. Now it all comes down to choosing the skiboard, either the Revel8 Condors or the 2009 ALP. I generally ride on packed snow. Looking at the overall ratings, I'm thinking of getting the 2009 ALP with releasables, but would like to hear other opinions from riders who've used both in packed snow.

Oh, I'm 5'6 and 120lbs if that would factor into anything. Thanks again :D

[Roussel]

Axiums should be decent for skiboarding.

the condors are wide, although some people also use them on packed snow, they are designed for deep colorado powder.

i'd recommend the ALPs or even the Revolts might be an option you could look into.

[eldiablodenieve]

since I am only skiboarding now I had my ski boots altered so that the cuff is more straight up and down. Since I also have big calves it makes skiboarding alot more comfortable for me.

[cheddar]

I appreciate all the help, I just have a couple more questions. Which releasable bindings would you guys recommend? I noticed that it lists a weight range for the rider. In the case of the Spruce Pro Prime Risers, I fall slightly out of the weight range of 125 (I'm a pretty light person). Would that be a problem if I wanted to opt for these bindings? I guess for that matter, what does the weight range mean? I plan to ride all mountain with the skiboards. Thanks again.

[Roussel]

its more of a reccommended wieght range.

like they reccomend you step down to the pro lite bindings at your weight.

[DennisEvans]

Oppionions on the Nordica Easy Move 8's? Thats what I have and I love them, I just put them in walk and ride away.

[Manlenium]

I have a pair of Rossignol Axium boots that I use for skiing. If those are good, I guess I'll stick with them, thanks. Now it all comes down to choosing the skiboard, either the Revel8 Condors or the 2009 ALP. I generally ride on packed snow. Looking at the overall ratings, I'm thinking of getting the 2009 ALP with releasables, but would like to hear other opinions from riders who've used both in packed snow.

Oh, I'm 5'6 and 120lbs if that would factor into anything. Thanks again :D

You cant go wrong ith either, The condors are heavy powder boards. The ALPs would probably be better for the hard pack. You may be better off on Revolts. If you see any of them for the first time you will be amazed by the width of these badboyz.

[cheddar]

You cant go wrong ith either, The condors are heavy powder boards. The ALPs would probably be better for the hard pack. You may be better off on Revolts. If you see any of them for the first time you will be amazed by the width of these badboyz.

Aside from the extra 5cm on the ALPs, what's the difference between the Revolts and the ALPs? Though I really do like those city graphics.

[Manlenium]

The revolts have a tighter turning radius, The Alps do have a fraction more float. Wh:confused:o posted the surface area chart before??