kipstar Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I have seen various GStyle and other boots here in Japan, but recently, saw this pair of boots called an Alpina Hardcore Snowboard boot, and then I looked them up on the interweb. I am drawing a blank what molds were used to make it, it doesn't look like any of the usual suspects. Anyone have any idea?Surely it is not the Northwave moulds (I don't think it is).? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboardfast Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) Maybe it is a new mold? Alpine snowboarding has to be growing in Japan? Fin has magazines from Japan that are thick and full color and have lots of ads for boards boots and bindings and articles on riding. Too bad I cannot read Japanese. I rode a pair of Alpina boots many years ago but these look like a different boot. Good to see someone making boots as we need more companies doing this to keep the sport going. Edited January 19, 2015 by snowboardfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) If memory serves it's an ancient mold, and one was unique to Alpina. As I recall those boots are from the mid to late 90's. Edited January 19, 2015 by Mr.E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aracan Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I seem to recall seeing them in shops way back when. Goltes (Slovenian snowboard maker) used to carry some NOS, it seems: http://www.goltes.com/Snowboardshop/Productlist/126/Hardboot-gear/Hard-boots/Alpina-Hard-Core Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I had a pair of Alpinas in the mid 90's, I think they were called "Top Rat". They were very neon pink and green and ended up with shell cracks in many places. I think Damien Sanders was one of their sponsored riders. They also made my feet hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Damian rode Koflachs, they were the Valuga Light AT boot, only pink with attached gaiters. I still have my pair. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Correct Neil, I rode the same boots for many years. They were modifications of the climbing boots (climbed and rode Mt Hood from the summit on a pair of bright yellow and white Valugas. Not so light but worked pretty good. They also made variations used by AT , ski coaches and my buddy ED. We road the "Concordia" black and purple for quite some time. Great boots!! Alpinas were pretty hot for a while, probably sub standard in comparison to todays boots but that is true of most boots from the 80s. They were NOT Intec compatible then, looks like they may not be in the black pair shown above either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 The Concordia was a Raichle boot- basically the 121 in AT colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 The Concordia was a Raichle boot- basically the 121 in AT colors. Oops, you are correct sir :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Koflach Tour Extreme's had a Concordia-like look, but the Concordia was a better snowboard boot (in my opinion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambertoMI Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 These look like the older Burton Mega Flex boots. I used them in the past. Very light and very comfortable. I'm curious to see if anyone else has ridden these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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