*Ace* Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I am thinking about getting a pair. I have searched but found limited info. Any opinions out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarderboy Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Rode the Freecarves, almost identical progenitors of the Earth, for probably 10+ years til weight gain/foot spread forced a change. Replaced the toe/heel pads a couple of times and and a walk mode lever once. Wish a similar boot were still made. Closest I've come is a three-buckle AT boot. Still have my original size 11 Freecarve shells if you want em - shipping cost only. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paragonUE Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 if theyre anything like my burton winds, theyre a great boot, could maybe use some help in the arch support area though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyride Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Raichle 123's. Pretty much same characteristics. 3 Buckle boot, forgiving, and I think a little better made. What size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 27.5 Or 9.5 shoe size. I JUST got a pair off Ebay...my size...only $66 shipped. Just wanted to get some impressions and comparisons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Earths had a better tongue design than the freecarves/boilers. On the earlier designs the tongue had a nasty habit of moving to the outside on your back leg - meaning the upper-instep area could contact a hard plastic edge on the shell...painful. With 4-buckle boots the tongue is held in place better - the Earths with the "wrap" style tongue are the best. GREAT bump boots - my favorite for moguls and riding stiffies in the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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