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10 Nov 2019 08:58 #233063 by bgombasy
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I have thoroughly enjoyed my Dalbello Sherpa touring boots for the last 5 years or so. But the one thing I am constantly wishing for while skiing them is a taller cuff. I am 6'4". The boot cuff, with the spoiler extended up all the way always feels like I am skiing an ankle boot. While I am going to start looking for boots with taller cuffs, I was wondering if there was anyone else out there who has already solved this dilemma and could offer some advice.

Thanks!

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11 Nov 2019 18:08 #233064 by Randito
Replied by Randito on topic Re: Touring Boot for tall people
FWIW: When one is skiing effectively, the pressure is on the boot tongue and the shin in the front, not the spoiler in the back. Pressure on the spoiler is a recipe for an ACL tear.

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12 Nov 2019 18:28 #233065 by tele.skier
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Jet sticks! (If anyone remembers them... Probably a few of you old coots...)

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