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Alpina CSK/RSK boots for roller skiing
Hi, I was wondering if anyone uses these boots for roller skiing. I tried them both, and while the fit was great, even with a fairly stiff cuff they didn't seem to provide a lot of ankle support. Also, they had this weird curved outsole that, while providing an curiously springy ride, didn't let the ski return to the boot after push-off (wheel hang). Finally, although they look great (white/red) the upper seems too fragile for roller ski duty. Maybe a snow-only boot?
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Alpina CSK/RSK boots for roller skiing
No, haven't spoken to any of those folks, at least not recently. If that 2006 boot was top of the line, it has to be the TCS (with a carbon cuff). Looks solid (at least the upper doesn't appear paper-thin like what the CSK has), but Nordicskater site says they don't have my size.
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Alpina CSK/RSK boots for roller skiing
OK, got it. How did the high heel (at least it looks high compared with more recent models) feel to you? Seems it's gone the opposite way since then, what with wedges and the new no-heel ESK pro from Alpina itself. My concern would be that with elevated heel, the toes would be sliding forward (potentially painful) while the heel is loose.
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