Surf Quebec Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Hi, I have to buy new boots, used to have AF600. There is a shop selling 2-3 years old (never used) Head Stratos Pro for almost half price. On Alpinecarving, Scott mentions people having some hassle getting warranty services. Of course, at present time, the Head site is down. Anybody knows if Head still makes alpine snowboard boots ? Is the Head Stratos Pro a robust boot ? I'll probably try the Track325 before making a decision and hope nobody finds the shop.... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I love my stratos pros...and yes head still makes them. A few have complained about the liner, but I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Best I've tried, bigger volume than any other boot I've tried. Great buckles. I did get custom Con'formable foot beds and liners. I'd would recomend 4 sho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 "Stephane" at the bottom of your post. Women's feet often have less volume than a guys so that would be my only hesitation....Sent you an email too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Anybody knows if Head still makes alpine snowboard boots? http://www.bomberonline.com/store/boots/head_stratos.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleaman Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 haha Stephane is a boys name Stephanie is a girls name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I'm an idiot!! Sorry Stephane. No offence intended. I've seen Stefan. Steven, Stephan... I will go to penalty box and feel shame. Sorry dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelsch42 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I tried both on last week. 325 and Stratos pro. The Head boot felt light years ahead of the 325. I thought the Head liner was much more robust than the 325's thermofit. And I really wanted to like the 325's better - but the Head seemed to have a much more modern fit. The 325's felt a little dated for sure. for what it's worth twelsch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I'm an idiot!! Sorry Stephane. No offence intended. I've seen Stefan. Steven, Stephan... I will go to penalty box and feel shame. Sorry dude. That was good for a morning chuckle. Don't you watch hockey man? Stephane Richer, Stephane Mateau...those Quebecois are always giving their boys girl's names. Like Derf. FYI, I was talking to the Head distributor for Canada at the Toronto Ski Show. They are very much still in the alpine biz. And what shop is selling these great boots at 1/2 price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I'll probably try the Track325 before making a decision and hope nobody finds the shop....Thanks I'm sure i know which one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie00 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 stephane don't worry those head boots have been sleeping on the shelves there for hmmmmm 4-5 years and I doupt that has sold a pair in all of last season... you can take your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Head boots are great. Do a search. From what I can recall, the Head shell material has improved over the years. The oldest you'd find may have a transluscent shell (you can see through it), then come the orange ones, then the black ones (last year or the year before was first black ones). Oh, and the Habs suck, as long as we're talking about hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Oh, and the Habs suck, as long as we're talking about hockey. NO!!! Hockeys sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Thanks for all replies. I just called the main shop here, Sharks, they have received all the new Raichlee boots. Damn, it's too late to go and try tonight ! I'll try the track7000, 325 then the head Stratos again and decide. Initially I was on Raichlee side since I want to use a BTS but since I've saw the posts showing the BTS on Head it makes things harder to decide. Ernie, ya those boots have been there for a while ... Are you still offering tuning if so it's when you have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 By the way it is the orange model. Any major differences with this year model ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopoet178 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 the head stratos pros were my first hard boots. I ran them really hard. Loved them dearly but one day I was inspecting them and both the front and back foot heels were half towrn off. The boots however had about 60 hard days on them, mind you. I consider myself lucky to have found them before riding any more. I would suggest getting boots with more meat around the heel if you are running standard bindings. If you ride intecs it is a nonissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I finally made my choice today, I bought Track 700. Can't wait to have it molded... The shop selling old head boots is Oberson in Laval (Quebec, Canada) 450-669-5123 for those interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 By the way it is the orange model.Any major differences with this year model ? This year's (and last year's) are black. Supposedly the black plastic is less affected by temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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