Ace wrote:
On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 09:08:22 GMT, Greg Hilton wrote:


I'd suggest time in a really decent shop, like Precision in Val D'Isere
or Footworks in Chamonix, they should be able to look at your feet and
discuss the issues and come up with solutions. 3 of us went for new
boots during opening weekend in Val last year. For one guy they didn't
have the boot for him in his size, so they didn't sell him any boots.


Well yeah, that'd be the 'normal' way I'd do things, but next week
we're off to Canada, starting in Bannf, and it seems pointless to take
my old boots out there, given the exchange rate situation, so I'll be
looking to pretty much pre-determine what I want.

They have knowledgable ski-shop staff in Canada too you know:-) I've
never stayed in Banff so I can't give you any advice on specific shops
I'm afraid (r.s.r.n-a might help?). If you were visiting Whistler at any
point I can recommend Snowcovers - several of my friends have bought
boots there, and I've certainly had great service when I've been in.
They offer the same kind of service you'd expect in places like
Precision, except with a weaker currency (but don't forget the sales tax
which is never included in the sticker price)!