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Salomon Carbon Pros(skate) v. Race Skate 9(black w/ yellow trim)
Hi,
Can anyone tell me how the Race Skate 9's fit relative to the Carbon Pros? thanks, tom |
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On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 23:01:36 -0700, "nnn"
wrote: Can anyone tell me how the Race Skate 9's fit relative to the Carbon Pros? You could, if you tried them on. JFT **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visit http://www.jt10000.com **************************** |
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nnn wrote: Hello, Can anyone tell me how the Race Skate 9's fit relative to the Carbon Pros? You could, if you tried them on. It will cost me $40 for every pair of boots I try on, so I'd like to limit my search to boots that have the best possibility of fitting. Mail order one of each (or even a couple pairs in different sizes) and try them on at home, on a carpeted surface. Then return the pair(s) you don't want. Additional money spent is the cost of shipping. JFT |
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Hello,
Can anyone tell me how the Race Skate 9's fit relative to the Carbon Pros? You could, if you tried them on. It will cost me $40 for every pair of boots I try on, so I'd like to limit my search to boots that have the best possibility of fitting. "John Forrest Tomlinson" wrote in message ... On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 23:01:36 -0700, "nnn" wrote: Can anyone tell me how the Race Skate 9's fit relative to the Carbon Pros? You could, if you tried them on. JFT **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visit http://www.jt10000.com **************************** |
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Carbon Pros are narrower in the toe box. They are best for a low volume
foot. They don't stretch. Really no insulation so depending on how cold it gets where you ski you'll end up with some pretty cold tootsies. Fitzgerald NH |
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"Fitzgerald" wrote in message ... Carbon Pros are narrower in the toe box. They are best for a low volume foot. They don't stretch. Really no insulation so depending on how cold it gets where you ski you'll end up with some pretty cold tootsies. Fitzgerald NH The cold tooties thing is a non-issue - just wear some insulated boot covers. There are a wide variety available from light weight to very warm. The only issue is whether or not they'll work with the Pilot binding system (any boot cover will work with any other system). But don't worry about Pilots - any cover I'm familiar with can be modified to accomodate the second Pilot attachment point. Cam |
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fyi, salomon carbon overboots on sale, $50 http://www.rei.com/product/47842573.htm? Camilo wrote: The cold tooties thing is a non-issue - just wear some insulated boot covers. There are a wide variety available from light weight to very warm. The only issue is whether or not they'll work with the Pilot binding system (any boot cover will work with any other system). But don't worry about Pilots - any cover I'm familiar with can be modified to accomodate the second Pilot attachment point. Cam |
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Camilo wrote: The cold tooties thing is a non-issue - just wear some insulated boot covers. There are a wide variety available from light weight to very warm. I have boots warmer than the Carbon Pros, and at least for training there have been times when I needed boot covers over them. In those conditions I was just barely OK. I guess most races would be cancelled in such conditions, but I would hardly call this a non-issue. And the boot covers definitely at weight and are yet another thing to fiddle with. I do not like using them if I do not have to. JFT |
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"John Forrest Tomlinson" wrote in message oups.com... Camilo wrote: The cold tooties thing is a non-issue - just wear some insulated boot covers. There are a wide variety available from light weight to very warm. I have boots warmer than the Carbon Pros, and at least for training there have been times when I needed boot covers over them. In those conditions I was just barely OK. I guess most races would be cancelled in such conditions, but I would hardly call this a non-issue. And the boot covers definitely at weight and are yet another thing to fiddle with. I do not like using them if I do not have to. JFT The reason I said it was a non-issue is that the solution to cold feet is easy - use boot warmers. The warmth of the boot isn't a factor - fit is the only factor. If your thin Salomon (or other) boot warmers aren't warm enough, buy some warmer ones. I have a set of thin ones that just cover my foot for mildly cold weather, as well as some thick pile ones (Alpina, but there are others) that are really warm, used if it's below, say -15F (don't skate at that temp but wear the warmers over my Carbon Pro striding boots). Yes, I GUESS you could say that boot warmers are "heavier" (negligible), yes "another thing to fiddle with" (so are mittens, neck gaiter and other things you wear when it's cold), sure, nobody likes using them if they don't have to, but it's a winter sport, wear the clothes you need to stay warm. IMHO a person's foolish to avoid skiing just because it's below -4F (the FIS cutoff). Its really no big deal to stay warm, head to toe. You don't have to wear lycra and paper thin hat/gloves/boots all the time, you know. There are warmer versions of every article of clothing you wear that are suitable for vigorous training and racing. By the way, a lot of people I know like the Alpina line of boots because they seem to be warmer than most/all of the other top line boots. That's a good reason to buy them, assuming they fit as well as the less warm options. I bought the Carbons because they fit the best, knowing I can easily deal with the difference in warmth, a non-issue, as I said. Cam |
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I find it remarkable that you think seem to think I wear lycra and
paper thin gloves and hat all the time in very cold weather. My current boot warmers are pretty thick already. I guess I should wear two pairs or something? Or get some sort of down ones or have them custom made or something. JFT |
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