Kent

LMAO! Phil...you should join Cochran and Shapiro as defensive attorneys! But these pix hurt your case..... ;) Although, CK definately rides as you state.......the pix are very misleading. Racing is a different ballgame as "carving". On a race course, you need to keep your mass heading down the hill. Style changes from gate to gate depending if your late, straight or turny..... Speaking of racing....anybody off to Vermont next week? If so, shoot me a note and we'll hook up for a beer or two. K

Once again, if the Zipfit liner they are trying to sell you is SILICON, run away. It's simply too stiff and too harsh on your feet. Raichle and Intuition are comfy......with plently enough support for carving....and both can be reheated. ZipFit silicon is a one-time only fitting. As for your shell, it sounds too big. Doesn't matter what size liner you cram in the boot, the shell is too big. Liners are meant to move, shells aren't. Do a search in the forum for "shell fit"....

Lonerider - Depends on the model. You DO NOT want silicon injected liners (unless you're going after the men's skiing downhill title on traditional skiis). For snowboard boots, the most popular aftermarket liners are Raichle ThermoFlex and Intuition..... As for insoles, the benefit of getting them varies on the customer....A LOT. Why spend $500 on a pair of boots, only to skimp on the most important part? The little flat foam insole does nothing....it is made to be thrown away. You can buy aftermarket (store) insoles that are either heat moldable or standard. Unfortunately, there offer little of an upgrade. "Custom" insoles are made by a ski shop. You'll be assured that the impression is proper and the posting is made for your boot. Some benefits of insoles: - alignment - balance - support - fatigue - pressure points - strength - warmth - comfyness - performance - endurance - agility Basically, it's the little plastic thingie that holds the six pack all together.....the magic link in properly fitting and ensuring performance in any foot product. If you have a removeable orthodic for your walking shoes...these will be of little use in your ski boots because they are generically shaped and are usually made for a totally different (clinical) purpose You'll need an insole exclusively for your SB boots.

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After a little chuckle I do actually feel your pain..... Top 10 places where Bob's board might be 10) Plastered to the front of a semi headin to Alabama 9) At Gravity Labs being used as a loading dock ramp 8) At Ruf's House waiting to be used as a water ski 7) Stuffed and Mounted in the Bucket 6) www.ebay.com 5) www.playitagainsports.com 4) Back of a Trooper's car in 50 pieces 3) Beta test board for new-school "road" stone grinds 2) It's all a dream Bob, it's still on your roof rack 1) Lil Joey in the trailer park found it and it's being used to push his fish house onto Crystal Lake...... If ya need a loner board with Catek/Bombers/Whatever, let me know. Kent

I like the FIS Canadiens, eh.....it's the Euro pros poaching USASA that irks me. Garrett packed his bags for Squaw around X-mas to hit gates with Nyberg's crew, I believe. He's rippin......amazing what taking a year off will do sometimes. Minnesota's great. Just need about 1000 more feet of vert..... kent

Chuck R U heading to VT? Looks like I have a few to take out there..... kent