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BUY SKI BOOTS

Dazza Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-15-06 12:08

BUY SKI BOOTS

Going to Pamps on the 25th, can anybody recommend a good set of intermediate ski boots at a reasonable price and the best place to buy some from in Pamps or should i buy from the UK.
Looks like loads of snow.. Cant wait !!!
<B>THE Ally</B> Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-15-06 12:27

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There is a very good shop in Forest Hill SE London that has a sale on at the moment. Do try to get boots that are moulded to your feet. It should take a good hour to 2 hours to getting fitted out!

Ally
Dazza Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-15-06 12:50

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I live in Birmingham so its a bit too far to London, Waht a bout buying in Pamps
gill Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-15-06 15:02

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there is one large shop in the underground passage of the Murgavets and the Perelik, not sure the name but its the biggest one, they sell a load of different ones, only problem is its near the end of the season and they may have not got all the sizes in stock.
or there is the Rossignol shop opposite - feel sure you will get a better deal out in Pamps.

no point really advising on the best type of boot, as they all fit the individual differently what may be good for one is not for another, ...
there is one large shop in the underground passage of the Murgavets and the Perelik, not sure the name but its the biggest one, they sell a load of different ones, only problem is its near the end of the season and they may have not got all the sizes in stock.
or there is the Rossignol shop opposite - feel sure you will get a better deal out in Pamps.

no point really advising on the best type of boot, as they all fit the individual differently what may be good for one is not for another, only way to be sure is to try as many pairs on as possible.

before you wear them on the slopes be sure to walk around the room in them for about an hour. also if the boots fit well you do not need thick socks just cotton ones are fine, or thin ski socks.
hope this helps - the choice in Pamps seems much better than in the shops in the UK

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<B>THE Ally</B> Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-15-06 17:09

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Only problem with buying out there is I never saw any where where they do the heat fitting!
sam Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-15-06 19:06

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i bought in bansko last week my boots were the heat fit ones but they didnt do it. although when they only cost £70 didnt have a problem, they were realy comfortable any way, but they had limited stock and only a few sizes. if your not that bothered if you come back with a pair take the chance, you will get a good deal, if you want them to ski in this season I would buy them here just in case. the boot bags were very cheap only cost about £10.
gill Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-15-06 20:53

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I would still buy out there and get them heat fitted in the UK when you get back - you will manage for one week without the heat fitting, and get them done for next time
Dave Canski Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-15-06 21:37

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Dazza you could do with a trip to Leamington Spa. there is a shop there called Lockwoods and last week I saw boots in there reduced to £50 from £200.

Search for lockwoods on the net, they have an online shop as well but I don't kow if they have the special offers on there.
Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-15-06 22:19

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If you are looking to buy in Pamporovo I would recommend Jordans Shop which is a small shop at the rear of the Perelik near the Snezhanka Hotel.

I bought my Lange boots there about 5 years ago and they cost me about £110 and are as comfortable as slippers.

They were really helpful and offered great advice without hurrying me.

PP
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woody\\\'s Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-17-06 00:19

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we live in brum we got ours from decalthlon in merry hell
in the sale but that was in feb also had very good advice from skiforce in litchfield the guy there was helpfull and said they have sale soon that was a couple weeks ago try giving them a ring
hope this helps ric Very Happy