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Need Stiffer BC Boots.
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 2:29 am
by EvanTrem
So my girlfriend has been using Alpina 1550 BC boots for 2 seasons now. They seem to just not be stiff enough when we are off track. I think it doesn't help that they are NOS from eBay that I think sat on a shelf for a long time. A lot of foam upper has deteriorated.
Anyway, I'm looking around for something more backcountry focused.
Current skis are mounted with NNN BC but I'm not opposed to switching to 75mm.
What are some good boot options. I know Alpina Alaska's or maybe BCX5 or BCX6 boots?
I found a good deal on some Trak Polartek boots. I don't know anything about them but the upper cuff and some look pretty stiff.
Re: Need Stiffer BC Boots.
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 7:46 am
by Rodbelan
Trak polar tek? Grey with yellow fastener? 80$ US? Et tu dis vouloir une botte stiff? Cours, cours, sauve-toi! C'te botte là, c'est une vrai merde — j'veux dire, quand on considère la stiffness comme quelque chose d'important. Tu risques le même problème avec la semelle thermocollée; elle risque de se désintégrer. Faudrait vraiment que tu en voies une avant d'acheter. J'en avais trouvé une paire chez Play it again sport. J'étais surpris: des vrais pantoufles. Ça look burly à cause de l'attache... mais c'est un leurre.
Re: Need Stiffer BC Boots.
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:06 am
by lowangle al
The T4 or Excursion will allow her to be a master of the terrain rather than be at it's mercy.
Re: Need Stiffer BC Boots.
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:57 am
by Rodbelan
Oups Evan, I thought you were in Québec. I could translate if you want...
Re: Need Stiffer BC Boots.
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 7:50 pm
by EvanTrem
Rodbelan wrote: ↑Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:57 am
Oups Evan, I thought you were in Québec. I could translate if you want...
Thanks Rod,
Google translate works wonders. Too bad those Trak boots aren't what they appear to be. I'm glad you gave me a heads up before I jumped on them.
Re: Need Stiffer BC Boots.
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 7:56 pm
by EvanTrem
lowangle al wrote: ↑Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:06 am
The T4 or Excursion will allow her to be a master of the terrain rather than be at it's mercy.
Al you may be right. I do love my T4s. They are just so much better when the snow it tough. Just gotta start looking for some 22 mondo Excursions or T4s.
Re: Need Stiffer BC Boots.
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:07 pm
by fisheater
Alpina Alaska are not cheap, but they are a well made, durable, and stiff boot. I bought a pair of Alaska 75 really cheap this past summer. I already had a pair of Alaska BC.
Nothing is cheap now. May not be anything cheap in summer either. However the Alaska BC will be durable, and it’s warm as well.
Re: Need Stiffer BC Boots.
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 10:19 pm
by pablony
Re: Need Stiffer BC Boots.
Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:35 am
by Rodbelan
I agree with Al, but she will feel a mountain of difference between her Alpina 1550 boots and a pair of T4; she'll have to adapt of course. A good in between could be to get a stiff leather boots... In her size (very small) there's pretty good deals out there. But be aware that not all leather boots are equal. She could get a pair of Crispi Antartic, for exemple...
Re: Need Stiffer BC Boots.
Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:30 pm
by EvanTrem
I saw those T4s are tempting. Still not sure if this warrants going to a plastic boot. If I did it would almost make sense to go with a new ski as well. Get a wider single canber ski with sidecut... What was that I said about trying to do this on the cheap haha.