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  2. Palau Liners

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    Hello all.  Can someone point me to best method of fitting these?  Does heating really need to be done, or does anyone ride stock?  Feel fine unfitted with exception to the seam lengthwise (heal to toe) underfoot.  Does this seam disappear after heating/fitting, or is a footbed necessary so you don't feel it?

     

    thanks. 

  3. Thermoflex 131/Palau 141 point of interest

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    Very interested in this thread.  I'm about ready to buy a new pair of 700's from Jim and Angie and my existing 27.0 SB 324's fit me like a glove...stock liners.  I tried a friend's new 700T size 27 shell and liner and my toes were curled up in the ends.  These are brand new and have not been heated.  We pulled his new liners out and I put my old as hell 324 liners in and they have tons of toe room and the boot fit fantastically, which makes me feel better about wondering whether the 700's would fit.  

    My question, as I'm not familiar with the Thermoflex or other liners...should the toes be that damn tight prior to heating?  Should I look to another liner altogether when I buy...I see there is a Palau option?  

    The shell size is up to a 27.5.  Do you think I can get a 28.0 liner inside?

     

    thanks for the help,

    Randy   

  8. Bomber TD3 Sidewinders

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    Posted · Edited by Randy Kight
    Forgot some details.

    Ordered these from Bomber and only have about 5 runs...barely used. Selling, just don't ride as much as I'd like to and have 3 young boys that need gear.  They need a nice home. 

    Yellow base, blue pads. 2 6 degree cants and 1 3 degree cant if I'm not mistaken...I'll confirm. 

    325.00

    I'll ship free within USA.

     

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  11. Best sites for buying NEW non-BOL bindings

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    On 12/20/2016 at 9:28 AM, Angie said:

    We are now carrying the Carve Comapany binding. It's just not on the store yet because we just got our stock. 

    Give us a ring; we can help you out. 

     

    Hello Angie,

    how much for a pair, and do they come with the wedge style cant plate that Burton used to send out?  Hopefully not that circular cant. 

    Thanks

  13. New boot thoughts

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    Yea, I get all of that Sunsurfer, and I appreciate the long descriptive response/information. I've been riding plates/hard boots for a very long time, and have an idea of what I enjoy. I'm simply trying to get as much information as I can on how drastic a difference I would/could expect from the boot I'm currently in and these new 700's which is very tough to do when you have no way of trying on prior to purchase.  Being in mid Atlantic EC my only option is online.  Having options like the BTS is good for small tweaks. 

    I appreciate everyone's help and input. I'll be buying the 700's and taking a stab at a BTS kit from Jim shortly. 

    Randy

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  14. New boot thoughts

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    On 12/25/2016 at 0:54 AM, lamby said:

    I was riding older 324s and upgraded to 700s. I found my new 700s to be too stiff for my liking. I purchased a bts kit with blue springs and like the boots a lot now.

    Thanks for the information lamby.  Interested in the BTS then. So in your opinion the Blue springs too and bottom softened the 700 a bit? Would a combo of yellow and blue be too soft?

    thanks

  16. New binding thoughts

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    Huge thanks Rob!  Great information.  I think what interests me the most is that you mention you think the F2 Race feels slightly softer than my SideWinders, and that the F2 Race can feel similar to the old Burton/Ibex...slightly softer if set in such a way.  I definitely like the SW's more than previous versions of Bombers, which I felt were to stiff.  

    Probably give F2 Race a shot.  Now if I could only determine what boot to try...700 or 325 coming from older SB324's.

     

    Randy

     

  18. New binding thoughts

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    Have a boot post out there as well, but also giving thought to trying out a pair of F2's this year.  I've been in Burton Race since early 90's and a couple of years above bought Fin's SD3 SideWinders.  I've tried stepins back in early 2000's and they were simply too stiff for my liking.

    I'm 215-220 pounds and medium aggressive, but like mellower angles (45/35), which were what I learned on back in 1990 with the Burton Vari Plates.  I like what I currently have, but always concerned with the Burton's blowing up and the SideWinders feel nice.  

    I'd like input from those that are familiar with the F2 offerings and how they feel/ride compared to the SideWinders.  If I was to pick up a pair, what would be the thought on which model and why.

    Sincerely appreciate the help and time....Merry Christmas.

    Randy Kight

    Richmond, VA

  19. New boot thoughts

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    Merry Christmas to all!  

    Interested in grabbing a new pair.  Been in a pair of Raichle SB 324's since 2000.  Before this, it was the Nordica SBH's since 1991.  Tried Nordica's SHB Hard variant around middle 90's, but these were like concrete.  I currently ride a Volkl Spline 164 with either an older pair of Burton Race Plates, or Fin's TD3 Side Winders.  215 pounds, 5'10".  Ride East Coast and not often as I'd like.  Tried a Custom Kessler a few years back but did not like...liked the carvy feel of the Volkl better.

    I'm not a racer, and ride mellower angles than most of you guys, 45/35.  Love the carve on groom, and all I really like to do.

    Having said above, I'm tossing around the idea of the 700's or the 325's.  Michelle a year or so ago thought the 700's would be the choice to go with.  Don't want an overbearing super stiff race only boot.  Simply one that will help move me forward with skill and still be a little forgiving.  

    I've heard that the 700's are not that stiff and some have indicated that it was hard to tell the difference between these two when trying on, other than fit.  

     

    I know fit is priority, but would like input from those that have experience with this regarding flex/performance/etc.  

     

    Thanks for all the help!

    Randy Kight

    Richmond, VA 

  21. SB 324's to 2014 700's

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    Thanks to all. I know Michelle is getting tired of questions. I've thought about going with a new liner, but almost 15 years is good enough for me to move on. SEJ, tell me about your experience/feel with both. As I mentioned in my post, I don't want to get into something to stiff. When I lay into a turn, I do feel like I'm compressing my existing boot pretty well. Maybe the 700's won't be to stiff and give me better control.

  22. SB 324's to 2014 700's

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    Got to get off my rear end and replace my year 2000 SB324's. Liners are shot and oozing some sort of glue/gel.

    Move put some 700's in the cart several times, but have bailed each time telling myself I'll get to it later.

    I'm 220, ride mostly a Volkl Spline, and get about 10-15 at most days a year. No racer, but I like to mix hard carving with surfy carving out here on the EC. Angles are conservative...45 front, 35 on back.

    Coming from stated boots, what can I expect as a noticeable difference in riding between the two? I'm hoping fit will not be drastic as 324's fit well.

    Oh, I'm in Fin's TDSW's and love them.

    Am I getting in over my head?

    thanks to all...

    Randy

  23. Deeluxe 700 2014

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    Posted

    Thanks Hans/Michelle.

    So Michelle, you still feel that this is the boot for me based on our phone conv last Spring? Racer I'm not, about 220, and like a smooth surfy carve type run and board. My 13 year old 324's are dying!

    Hope all is well!

    Randy Kight

    Richmond, VA

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