Search for the perfect Dual Boa boot - Snowboarding Forum

Slowhand · 10-17-2012, 11:01 PM

Im in the market for new boots this season and have done my research and have decided the pros of the boa lacing system outweigh the negatives (off chance of them breaking). I may get to go snowboarding once a year since i live in houston so my stuff doesnt go through hell and i have a hard time imagining them breaking anytime soon. Ive always had a problem with traditional boots because while i have a wide foot, i have a narrow heel which leads to a lot of slippage, which is why ive chosen to go dual boa this next time around.

My budget is in the sub $200 category but i wouldnt mind spending more if my money was being spent well. My favorite part of the mountain is the back country. I love deep powder, trees, double blacks etc. so im looking for a medium-stiff boot. I want to lean more towards the medium (on a 1-10 scale maybe a 7?) because i still do enjoy hitting the park a couple times a trip to make sure i can still clear a big table top.

Does anyone have any recommendations? The only place here that sells ski stuff is REI so i could possibly have them ship me in some boots to try on, so if they carry it the better. If not, as long as their return policy is good i can just ship them back if they dont work.

Ive looked at the:

DC Judge Dual-Zone Boa Snowboard Boots - 2011/2012 for $189

Also, any tips on knowing if i got the right size? My last were thirtytwo's at size 10 and im wondering if i maybe needed half a size smaller.

tldr dual boa boot for around 200? help

tygrannas · 10-18-2012, 02:31 PM

I had 2 pairs of DC judge boots but it was a few years ago, before they added the dual boa. For a under $200 i would get that boot again especially with dual boa, that being said if you dont mind spending a little more the DC status still remains my favorite boot ever but i was coming from the single boa judge.

sabatoa · 10-18-2012, 03:01 PM

I own the DC Judges from last season. I haven't worn them on the hill yet but I have been wearing them in the back yard strapped in doing grass nose and tail presses and they're nice and comfortable with lots of support.

hikeswithdogs · 10-18-2012, 03:17 PM

All depends on your feet I despise Burton and DC boots and love Saloman and to a slightly lesser extent 32.

Listheeb21 · 10-18-2012, 04:24 PM

Look into the Ride Insano boots from last year. Not sure if they will be right for your foot, but I have the Ride Crew (predecessor to the Insano) and love them.

pdxrealtor · 10-18-2012, 06:33 PM

I just got the DC Status boots, this years, and from just wearing them around the house they seem like a great fit for my foot.

I too was after a dual BOA super stiff boot. It was either this or the Thraxis. I had F22s before these and they did the job great.

Would have gone Malamute but no BOA.

hktrdr · 10-18-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Listheeb21

Look into the Ride Insano boots from last year. Not sure if they will be right for your foot, but I have the Ride Crew (predecessor to the Insano) and love them.

I also liked the Insanos when I tried them - just wish that they had an articulating cuff. Always wanted to try the DC Status and maybe the Judges, although DC has been copping a lot of heat about their liners in the last few years.
But will probably wind up with the Vans Cirros, if they fit as well as my Fargos.

hktrdr · 10-18-2012, 08:55 PM

On a side note, what is the point of all those soft-ish boots with dual boa like Vans Aura, etc.? So you are able to crank the boot really tight, but it still has all the support of some wet cardboard - might as well go single boa or (speed) laces and ride it loose in the first place...

10-17-2012, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slowhand Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1	Search for the perfect Dual Boa boot Im in the market for new boots this season and have done my research and have decided the pros of the boa lacing system outweigh the negatives (off chance of them breaking). I may get to go snowboarding once a year since i live in houston so my stuff doesnt go through hell and i have a hard time imagining them breaking anytime soon. Ive always had a problem with traditional boots because while i have a wide foot, i have a narrow heel which leads to a lot of slippage, which is why ive chosen to go dual boa this next time around. My budget is in the sub $200 category but i wouldnt mind spending more if my money was being spent well. My favorite part of the mountain is the back country. I love deep powder, trees, double blacks etc. so im looking for a medium-stiff boot. I want to lean more towards the medium (on a 1-10 scale maybe a 7?) because i still do enjoy hitting the park a couple times a trip to make sure i can still clear a big table top. Does anyone have any recommendations? The only place here that sells ski stuff is REI so i could possibly have them ship me in some boots to try on, so if they carry it the better. If not, as long as their return policy is good i can just ship them back if they dont work. Ive looked at the: DC Judge Dual-Zone Boa Snowboard Boots - 2011/2012 for $189 Also, any tips on knowing if i got the right size? My last were thirtytwo's at size 10 and im wondering if i maybe needed half a size smaller. tldr dual boa boot for around 200? help

10-18-2012, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
sabatoa -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 1,505	I own the DC Judges from last season. I haven't worn them on the hill yet but I have been wearing them in the back yard strapped in doing grass nose and tail presses and they're nice and comfortable with lots of support. __________________ '12 NS Legacy 163 Days on snow 2012/2013 season: Boyne Highlands: 5 Boyne Mtn: 1 Shanty Creek: 1 Crystal Mountain: 1 Pine Knob: 1 Mt Holly: 4 Hawk Island: 1 Cannonsburg: 0 End of Season: 01/12/2013

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10-18-2012, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
tygrannas Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 11	I had 2 pairs of DC judge boots but it was a few years ago, before they added the dual boa. For a under $200 i would get that boot again especially with dual boa, that being said if you dont mind spending a little more the DC status still remains my favorite boot ever but i was coming from the single boa judge.

10-18-2012, 04:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Listheeb21 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 210	Look into the Ride Insano boots from last year. Not sure if they will be right for your foot, but I have the Ride Crew (predecessor to the Insano) and love them.

10-18-2012, 06:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
pdxrealtor Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 750	I just got the DC Status boots, this years, and from just wearing them around the house they seem like a great fit for my foot. I too was after a dual BOA super stiff boot. It was either this or the Thraxis. I had F22s before these and they did the job great. Would have gone Malamute but no BOA.

10-18-2012, 08:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
hktrdr Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,152	On a side note, what is the point of all those soft-ish boots with dual boa like Vans Aura, etc.? So you are able to crank the boot really tight, but it still has all the support of some wet cardboard - might as well go single boa or (speed) laces and ride it loose in the first place...