Comapedrosa Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hi All, i reently moved to Boston and am looking for a good shop for hardboots and good boot fitter (ideally the same place)! Looking for some Stratos Pro, UPZ (would love to try) or Raichle... I'd really appraciate your help! a little bit of background: started boarding in 1991, never used soft boots. Used an old pair of UPS for ever until they fell apart and bought a pair of Stratos Pro online a couple of years ago. But they caused me the worst case of shin bang in the world!! i probably made the typical beginner's mistake: bought them too big! :smashfreaIf you'r curious, currently riding a Swoard, which is serving me well. Thanks in advance for any recommendations! I'd be happy to drive a couple of hours for a good shop & fitter! Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 the starting gate, it's a couple miles from stratton. they carry deeluxe and head as well as some boards. good fitters, all your needs in one stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comapedrosa Posted November 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Thanks so much for the quick response Bobdea. Any thoughts where i could try UPZs? Also, does anyone have any experience with Performance Downhill in NH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Thanks so much for the quick response Bobdea.Any thoughts where i could try UPZs? Also, does anyone have any experience with Performance Downhill in NH? british columbia? that's the distributor, the hardbooter guys I know sell UPZ not sure if they have demos. they are in park city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Couple of options in Nh to check, not baord specific--Fire on The Mountain in Dover NH, Piche's Ski shop, I think in Belmont. In Maine, I would say, make the drive, bring your gear and go see Erik Beckmann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comapedrosa Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Thanks so much for all the good tips. so no one carries UPZs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Seen nothing in the northern NH shops, franconia area from loon, cannon, waterville, etc... to try new stuff it looks like a trip west or hit the east coast SES. But hey, who doesn't want to go to whistler??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertAlexander Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Feet First (Paul R) Plymouth NH/ check out his web site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Also, does anyone have any experience with Performance Downhill in NH? I bought my boots (Head), board (Donek), and bindings (Catek) from Eric at Performance Downhill last year. Eric's an experienced carver and quite knowledgable about equipment and his recommendations served me well, but he's no bootfitter. Most of his business is mailorder, so I would definitely email or call ahead to find out what he has in stock (and whether or not the shop will be open!) before you make the trip up. If you're looking for a bootfitter, I would go with the Starting Gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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