so whats the difference between park, all mountain, etc, boots? - Snowboarding Forum

Snowman26 · 03-20-2010, 12:01 AM

i want to know the difference. i know there are different types of boots for different types of riders but i just dont know the difference

mrpez · 03-20-2010, 12:16 AM

park boots are softer/more flexible while boots meant for carving very fast are stiffer to help you out more

Snowman26 · 03-20-2010, 12:21 AM

oh i see. cant figure out which boot will get the job done tho

mrpez · 03-20-2010, 12:24 AM

well it depends on what kind of riding you want to do. i had a very stiff boot as my first pair, because i had no idea boots had different flexibilities. now that my riding style has developed, i bought boots according to my needs. i like riding park a lot, and hitting small-medium/large jumps. im not interested in bombing down runs as much as doing flatland tricks and park, so i bought slightly more flexible boots. my boots are flex 5 (on a scale of 1-10 i think, with 1 being the most flexible).

what kind of riding suits you?

Snowman26 · 03-20-2010, 12:29 AM

i do a lot of park but also some begginer slopes (because i ride with friends that are begginers) but i also do flat land stuff like butter cups and stuff. what kind of boots do you have? it sounds like we're alike in riding styles

mrpez · 03-20-2010, 12:32 AM

i bought the 2010 salomon brigade boots. flex 5 and a pretty cool design too. i bought them about a month ago for $189, but im sure you can find them for cheaper online by now.

http://www.crazysnowboarder.com/imag...eNeon_3641.PNG

Snowman26 · 03-20-2010, 12:42 AM

alright sweet. thanks for the info

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Snowman26 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 61	so whats the difference between park, all mountain, etc, boots? i want to know the difference. i know there are different types of boots for different types of riders but i just dont know the difference

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03-20-2010, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
mrpez Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 283	park boots are softer/more flexible while boots meant for carving very fast are stiffer to help you out more

03-20-2010, 12:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Snowman26 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 61	oh i see. cant figure out which boot will get the job done tho

03-20-2010, 12:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
mrpez Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 283	well it depends on what kind of riding you want to do. i had a very stiff boot as my first pair, because i had no idea boots had different flexibilities. now that my riding style has developed, i bought boots according to my needs. i like riding park a lot, and hitting small-medium/large jumps. im not interested in bombing down runs as much as doing flatland tricks and park, so i bought slightly more flexible boots. my boots are flex 5 (on a scale of 1-10 i think, with 1 being the most flexible). what kind of riding suits you?

03-20-2010, 12:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Snowman26 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 61	i do a lot of park but also some begginer slopes (because i ride with friends that are begginers) but i also do flat land stuff like butter cups and stuff. what kind of boots do you have? it sounds like we're alike in riding styles

03-20-2010, 12:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
mrpez Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 283	i bought the 2010 salomon brigade boots. flex 5 and a pretty cool design too. i bought them about a month ago for $189, but im sure you can find them for cheaper online by now. http://www.crazysnowboarder.com/imag...eNeon_3641.PNG

03-20-2010, 12:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Snowman26 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 61	alright sweet. thanks for the info