1xsculler Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 How do the various models of boots compare to one another from each manufactuter? Is the ATB about like the Track 225, the RC 8 about like the Track 325, the RC 10 about like the Track 700, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I think is impossible a comparison. The models are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCdice Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) never mind Edited March 15, 2016 by AJCdice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCdice Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) Never mind. Edited March 15, 2016 by AJCdice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jja Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 The foot-fit of each manufacturer is so different, you should first determine which line fits your foot better, and then decide upon the model. After that, the ATB is a bit of its own thing in the UPZ line, and the Track 700 seems to be in its own class in the Deeluxe line. The other models might be comparable in spirit but I could not trade them due to the fit and feel differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aracan Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 To put it another way: At this point in hardbooting history, you have three different boot shapes to choose from: UPZ - they are all the same shape, come in 3 different basic flexes which can be tuned with different tongues and spring systems Deeluxe Track 225 and 325 - this is the symmetrical Deeluxe shape Deeluxe Track 700 - the asymmetrical Deeluxe shape There are excellent aftermarket spring systems for Deeluxe and, I believe, different tongues. Each one offers a different feet based on the differences between the shell: Track 225 and 325: narrow toe, wide heel Track 700: wider toe, narrower heel UPZ: even more toeroom, even narrower heel In my not at all humble opinion, fit is more important and harder to tune than flex. Therefore you should determine which shell fits you best and take it from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) From the archives . . . New Snowboard Myths Video and Article http://forums.bomberonline.com/index.php?/topic/40194-new-snowboard-myths-video-and-article/ Edited March 15, 2016 by Pat Donnelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aracan Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) YMMV. I went from Track 700 to UPZ and the UPZs feel more roomy to me around the toes. Maybe the liners also play a part here. Edited March 16, 2016 by Aracan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Very interesting study. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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