From: chrisn@kidder.bothell.sgi.com
Newsgroups: rec.skiing
Subject: Re: BOOT Recommendation: TECHINCA  Re: Nordica Boots (F8)
Date: 7 Oct 92 20:48:43 GMT
Reply-To: chrisn@kidder.bothell.sgi.com ()
Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc., Mountain View, CA, USA

In article <1992Oct06.204952.25502@bnr.ca>,
mhoyt@crchh47.NoSubdomain.NoDomain (Michael Hoyt) writes:
> In article <1992Oct6.192224.25591@cbnewsk.cb.att.com>,
rbalko@cbnewsk.cb.att.com
> (robert.a.balko) writes:
> |> 
> |> I'm shopping for boots (among other things) and Fred (the salesguy)
> |> recommended the Nordica F8 for about $300. They felt ok,
> |> but being pretty new to the scene I don't know have a benchmark
> |> to go from.   Anybody have any comments about this boot
> |> or any others I SHOULD take a look at.  I'll be using them for
> |> high intermediate to expert skiing.
> |> 
> |> Thanks!
> |> rbalko@attmail.com
> |> 
> |> And now back to the regularly scheduled Texans/Snowmaking discussion...
> 
> When considering boots, consider the difference between front and rear
entry.  
> 
> Rear Entry boots will try to sell you on comfort and ease of getting
on and off.
> They are easy to get on and off and they are comfortable.  The problem
that I have
> experienced with Rear Entry boots is that it is difficult to get a good snug 
> firm hold on your foot.  
> 
> A salesmen once described the difference between Rear and Front entry
boot: A rear 
> entry boot attempts to hold your foot in place via INTERNAL mechanisms
(cables and 
> plates).  The shell is just a shell.  A front entry (or buckle front) boot 
> uses the shell to hold your foot in place.  I have never owned a rear-entry 
> boot but have rented or barrowed them enough to feel very strongly about
> front entry boots.  I am willing to sacrifice a little ease in getting
my boots
> on and off for a much more confident and no less comfortable fit.
> 
> I have Technica's TX model from 2 years ago and have been very pleased
with them.  
> They have adustments for : arch support, forward lean & flex tension,
and lateral
> pitch to match any bow-leggedness of my legs so that the boot rests
flat.  This 
> model is a notch below Technica's top boot TNT which is their race
boot.  The TX 
> is pretty stiff and took some getting used to but the responsiveness
is fantastic.    
> I find them great from powder to bumps to ice.
> 
> I would recommend a front entry boot for high intermediate to expert
skiing and 
> suggest that you consider the Technica line-up.  I don't think they make the 
> TX anymore.  
> 
> I paid $400. 
> 
> Mike.


I would have to agree with Mike. I had a pair of Nordica air system boots that 
came out quite a while ago. I skied on them for many years and they always 
felt real sloppy and had horrible edge contol, they were rear entry boots. 
I don't know why I kept them so long, it was a real mistake!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well last year I finally broke down and bought some new boots, Technica TNS, 
my skiing improved greatly. The edge control is unbelievable, it makes
skiing much 
more fun when you can trust your equipment.

 
Chris Nayes                            Email: chrisn@sgi.com
SGI - Seattle, WA                      Phone: (206)487-6275

From Seattle, where the sun always shines. ( If you're in a 
airplane above the clouds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! )
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