I'm gettin some Atomic SL:11s but I'm not sure of what boots to get. The guy told me that i should get high-performance boots. I was wondering if any one could give me some ideas. thanx

Boots and foot shape have a lot to do with your fit and comfort level. Your ability and body size are add'l factors to consider.

If you want to look at high end boots you want to evaluate Lange, Rossignol, Nordica, Atomic and Fischer as the manufacturer's who are at the top of the performance list.

You cannot necessarily get a high-end race boot at any ski shop. I would recommend any of these shops as good ones to "take a look" and ask some questions.

Just click on the links>>>>>>>>>>>>


http://www.foothillsskiandbike.com/ -Ask for John or Jeff and tell them that Mike sent you!


http://www.racestocksports.com

http://www.ski-depot.com/


Depending on where you live, there may be a shop close to you that can discuss a boot selection with you. You will also want to consider a set of footbeds (custom insoles) for your race boots.

Anyway, I hope this gives you a start on answering your question.

The Bear

thanx i'll check out those websites. i'm going to start the season on my dad's Dalbello Inovex Auto NX 7.5's and i'll look at boots at the Snowsports expo we have in 2 weeks and i'll look at the websites for ideas.

Don't forget to look at Tecnicas!

Exactly what I was thinking!!!

Footbeds are without question!

Yay Technica.

Some shops try and move you right into a high end racing boot, once they hear the word that you race some. This can be a mistake depending on the type of skier and skiing you do. The high end racing boots are by nature very hard shells. They can be hard to flex for someone that is smaller in stature (not a comment on YOUR weight- I have no idea what size and weight you are) and some of the edge transfer is lost due to not being able to flex. So the person that is smaller than average, or just an intermediate racer and not a world class may be better off 1 or 2 steps down- on the higher end of a good all around mountain boot with good fit. Read up the equipment reviews- Ski, Skiing and SkiPress all have spring reviews with on slope testing and good comments and feedback. These issues are out in the Fall- go to the library for the Ski/Skiing and see if the shops or resort still has the Ski Press (free at some points) or go on-line to read some of it here on-line:

http://www.skipressworld.com/us/en/magazin...2005/Prvw39.htm