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Boot fitter recommendation needed: Ottawa/Montreal

post #1 of 9
1/21/09 at 1:32pm
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I have a friend back East who is returning to skiing after a far-too-long hiatus. He used to be an expert level skier and is searching for a bootfitter in the Ottawa or Montreal areas. Any recommendations from the Bears are welcome.

Thanks for your help!

Cheers,
Alberto
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post #2 of 9
1/21/09 at 2:19pm
Send a PM to jdistefa. He should be able to get your friend into the right hands in that area.
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post #3 of 9
1/21/09 at 2:21pm
Thread Starter 
Great idea! Thanks.
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post #4 of 9
1/21/09 at 2:50pm
In Ottawa I would recommend Frank Dinardo at Dinardo's Skis & Wheels. I'm not sure he is on the same level as jdistefa, but he is about as close as there is in the Ottawa area... and I searched a lot.
Dinardo's did a great job setting me up with boots at the start of the season and shell sized me into a pair of boots that fit perfectly. Also did custom molded Superfeet Cork inserts. I've skied with the boots a dozen times so far and am absolutely thrilled with them A huge improvement over my previous boots. I'd have no hesitation in recommending them.
http://www.dinardoskis.com/ski/index.html
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post #5 of 9
1/21/09 at 2:51pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks Laurentian skier. I'll pass the info along, although I suspect that his huge feet are going to need some shell work for sure.
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post #6 of 9
1/21/09 at 10:25pm
I used Dinardo's for my Superfeet custome inserts as well, they made a huge difference in my ski boots. Remember that Dinardo's only sells Technica ski boot, they may not fit your feet properly. I really wanted to purchase a pair but they didn't fit my feet at all, I tried on a few different models and I couldn't even get close to the comfort I needed. Ended up going with Dalbello Cross Pro, great boot, no regrets at all
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post #7 of 9
1/22/09 at 6:43am
If Montreal is convenient for you, definitely check out the Austrian Ski Shop on Cote de Neiges near Queen Mary. As for Paul. Tell him Neil sent you. Great guys...great service!
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post #8 of 9
1/22/09 at 6:45am
Thread Starter 
Thanks for the input, guys. I'll pass the info along.
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post #9 of 9
3/3/13 at 9:23pm

Dinardo's Skis & Wheels carries ski boots from Tecnica, Dalbello and Black Project.

 

 These brands offer a huge selection of different lasts from 95mm to 105mm, their selection has a match for every foot shape and size!

 Dinardo's brands offer more choices in flex and shape than the rest of the competing companies combined.

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