NNNBC boot replacement

This is the World Famous TelemarkTalk / TelemarkTips Forum, by far the most dynamic telemark and backcountry skiing discussion board on the world wide web. We have fun here, come on in and be a part of it.
Post Reply
User avatar
lilcliffy
Posts: 4112
Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:20 pm
Location: Stanley, New Brunswick, Canada
Ski style: backcountry Nordic ski touring
Favorite Skis: Asnes Ingstad, Combat Nato, Amundsen, Rabb 68; Altai Kom
Favorite boots: Alpina Alaska BC; Lundhags Expedition; Alfa Skaget XP; Scarpa T4
Occupation: Forestry Professional
Instructor at Maritime College of Forest Technology
Husband, father, farmer and logger

NNNBC boot replacement

Post by lilcliffy » Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:52 pm

Starting to think about replacing my current Alpina Alaska BC boots.

Currently considering two options:
1) another pair of Alaskas.
2) Alfa Quest Advance.

Very pleased and satisfied with the Alaska- no real need to replace them!

Very interested in trying the Alfas- VERY expensive!!!
https://alfaoutdoor.com/shop/ski-boots/ ... -advance-m

Thoughts? Advice?
Last edited by lilcliffy on Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:02 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Cross-country AND down-hill skiing in the backcountry.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.

User avatar
t-$
Posts: 272
Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2017 7:29 am

Re: NNNBC boot replacement

Post by t-$ » Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:57 pm

if it ain't broke, why fix it? course i'm still in the honeymoon period with my alaska's so i might be a bit biased. also i never rode the quests either so my opinion is basically shit...

hope that helps! :D



User avatar
Johnny
Site Admin
Posts: 2256
Joined: Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:11 pm
Location: Quebec / Vermont
Ski style: Dancing with God with leathers / Racing against the machine with plastics
Favorite Skis: Redsters, Radicals, XCD Comps, Objectives and S98s
Favorite boots: Alpina Alaska XP, Alfa Guards, Scarpa TX Comp
Occupation: Full-time ski bum

Re: NNNBC boot replacement

Post by Johnny » Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:54 pm

Try to convince the Fey Bros or LaCordee to carry the Lofoten GTX BC so I can buy a pair too... ;)

I need a pair of shoes with a buckle at the instep to prevent heel lift from my skinny feet... And I'm too afraid to mess up my Alaska BCs to try adding a ratcheting buckle myself...
/...\ Peace, Love, Telemark and Tofu /...\
"And if you like to risk your neck, we'll boom down Sutton in old Quebec..."



User avatar
lilcliffy
Posts: 4112
Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:20 pm
Location: Stanley, New Brunswick, Canada
Ski style: backcountry Nordic ski touring
Favorite Skis: Asnes Ingstad, Combat Nato, Amundsen, Rabb 68; Altai Kom
Favorite boots: Alpina Alaska BC; Lundhags Expedition; Alfa Skaget XP; Scarpa T4
Occupation: Forestry Professional
Instructor at Maritime College of Forest Technology
Husband, father, farmer and logger

Re: NNNBC boot replacement

Post by lilcliffy » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:39 pm

Yeah, those Lofoten's are wicked.

Stetind with an instep strap- awesome.

Need to convince LaCordee that they should be carrying Crispi leather boots period!
Cross-country AND down-hill skiing in the backcountry.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.



User avatar
lilcliffy
Posts: 4112
Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:20 pm
Location: Stanley, New Brunswick, Canada
Ski style: backcountry Nordic ski touring
Favorite Skis: Asnes Ingstad, Combat Nato, Amundsen, Rabb 68; Altai Kom
Favorite boots: Alpina Alaska BC; Lundhags Expedition; Alfa Skaget XP; Scarpa T4
Occupation: Forestry Professional
Instructor at Maritime College of Forest Technology
Husband, father, farmer and logger

Re: NNNBC boot replacement

Post by lilcliffy » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:41 pm

I have the same problem with heel lift- I have narrow ankles and heels.

What's worse is the ball of my foot is comparitively wide- otherwise I would wear a narrower women's last.
Cross-country AND down-hill skiing in the backcountry.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.



User avatar
Johnny
Site Admin
Posts: 2256
Joined: Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:11 pm
Location: Quebec / Vermont
Ski style: Dancing with God with leathers / Racing against the machine with plastics
Favorite Skis: Redsters, Radicals, XCD Comps, Objectives and S98s
Favorite boots: Alpina Alaska XP, Alfa Guards, Scarpa TX Comp
Occupation: Full-time ski bum

Re: NNNBC boot replacement

Post by Johnny » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:09 am

Hey that's an idea... Never thought about it, I might give it a try... Plus, women's boots are always more colorful... But my BOF might be too large too... So we have the same feet...? 8-)
/...\ Peace, Love, Telemark and Tofu /...\
"And if you like to risk your neck, we'll boom down Sutton in old Quebec..."



Post Reply