Guest Wolf F-1 Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 Hello, I've been lurking here for awhile, great site. I've been riding for 15 years, hard shell on and off for 10 of those, as well as instructing at a local Mtn for 10 also. I bought a Burton FP 7.3 new back in ' 95, loved it ever since, also rode a Nidecker Concept Asym that I still have and kinda still get a kick out of riding at times ... I have updated my bindings throughout the years ... :) Anyway, I'm 6'2", 210 lb, and my old Blax boots that I have been using for maybe 15 days a year for the last 8 have finally crapped altogether ... actually they crapped years ago and I rode them way too long. Question is, I'm trying to save some $$ and not spend 3 1/2 bills on Suzukas if I don't have to (but I guess I will if I really have to) I ride at a small Eastern PA hill, might try my hand at a USASA event this year. Will the Burton Earths on Klugs site work ?? I did do a search of this site, couldn't finda lot on them. Will they be stiffer than the 4 buckle SB413's (which I'm guessing from what I've read here are too soft for someone my size). My biggest concern I guess is stiffness, and I'm no pro by any stretch !! Thanks, Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 210 pounds - I would think you want a 4-buckle boot, but something stiffer than Raichle 413's. Scan the classifieds, good deals on Raichle SB series boots can be had. If you're a size 25MP I have some SB423's for sale that would be the softests you'd want to go; of course if you can always stiffen them up w/ stiffer tongues if you can find 'em. Used AF600/Suzuka come up now and again too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfj04 Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 What size boot do you use? I have a mondo 30 AF 700 with thermo liners that I may sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolf F-1 Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Thanks for the info guys, I'm a good 28.5, maybe 29 depending on the boot... I'm thinking the AF700 30's may be a tad big for me, unless they run small. Thanks, Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Art, where are you riding? If you can ever get out to Roundtop, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolf F-1 Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Hi Phil, Bear Creek (formerly Doe Mtn) just up the road from you is where I instruct, I've always wanted to do roundtop though, I'll let you know when I do. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Sweet. I was just at Bear Creek for a wedding a few weeks ago. They have done a lot with that place. I hope that we get to ride this season. -Phil- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolf F-1 Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 ...so HAS anyone out there got any experience with the Burton Earth's ?? ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 I don't ride Burton boots, but aren't the Earth boot the softest among the Earth, Fire and Ice lineup? I have a pair of 413's and UPZ. I would check out the Head, UPZ or Richle 4 buckle lineup (above the 413's). Not a lot of people ride the Burton boots anymore, Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Colon Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 At 5' 10", 265 lbs, not having alot of cash, and needing new boots I feel your pain. E-mail me, I may be able to help. Mr. Colon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovastic Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 ...so HAS anyone out there got any experience with the Burton Earth's ?? ... I've been riding them for almost 3 years and I didn't like them. and after those 3 seasons they were like they are very soft and I couldn't use them for snowboards longer than 160 beacuse of their softness. Though they felt quite good on my foot, much better than the Blax! but you might like them only if you're a begginer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Wind and Fire models are good if you have moldable liner. I love Wind so much that I own two pair of them. Ice and Earth were too soft and one of them had 3 buckles which is for me. I highly recommend to get moldable liner or you will suffer..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I am trying to find this guy Wolf F-1. Anyone know where, or who he is? I have moved and will be at BC full time and would love to ride with some other hardbooters there. I know of at least 5 already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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