Your Opinion: 3 or 4 buckle Dynafit Zzero-F?

Ask yourself the following questions:

Am I a balanced and centred skier?
 If yes: 3 Buckles
 If no: 4 Buckles

Do I stay balanced while descending?
 If yes: 3 Buckles
 If no: 4 Buckles

Is my upper body quiet while descending?
 If yes: 3 Buckles
 If no: 4 Buckles

OhOh.
Based on cookie's questionairre I need 5 buckle boots as well.

181 ,that's a short ski for a big chap like you. I'm 6-1", 195lbs and those would be too short for me . Being an outlier( thanks Robie) it's all about the down and I will put up with a wee bit extra weight for the control alpine standard AT boots give. Mind you , my lack of skiing ability demand it as well.

Now a three buckle boot that gives you nearly both is the new Dalbello Virus.
Tech compatible, cabriolet style.
Consider these.
www.bergsskishop.com/dalbello/alpine-tou...oot-p12472c2114.html

Cookie
Wow ,I might need a 6 buckle boot. No wonder I slop around on 3 buckles.
Your welcome Scotty I knew you would aprreciate the" outlier" moniker.

I use 4 buckle boots most of the time. Does that make me a grow-er or a show-er?

The boot buyer who started this thread prattled on about irrelevant details and didn't mention his technical ability, which is a very important part of boot choice because light ski gear requires great balance and more finesse.

I hate to sound pretentious, but the most important part of ski technique for light gear is the ability to stay centred and surrender, at least partially, to the ski and the snow. You can't just "have your way" with light gear.

Wingy, do you force your skis to turn or do you ask them nicely?

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Wingy, do you force your skis to turn or do you ask them nicely?

Despite the chiding, and as most know, CM is just right on. It's why some can use leather on XCD Guides and JoedeB's buddy can tear up the down on NNNBC. The rest of us need a bit more shoe.

Me? I'm looking for a pair of flipflops with those cute little dynafit inserts..

For good ski control I'd get none of the models you mention, but get the Dynafit Titans which are nearly as stiff as alpine boots but tour extremely well due to the excellent upper cuff mobility.

For even better ski control, and lightweight, you will have to go with the carbon fiber DyNA:
www.skiingthebackcountry.com/New_Ski_Products_2009.php

Of course this assumes that cost is not a problem for you, the DyNA costs $1550 + tax and can be fondled at Marmot Mountain Works in Bellevue. They have only a 27.5 now, and more sizes are expected to be available in a month or so. FYI the boot sole length on the 27.5 is 297mm and it weighs 1kg per boot with liner!

The 27.5 fits me perfectly, I love it, but my $8.55/hr ski instructor pay will take 100 lessons to cover the cost. Alternatively I could give up Comcast internet or ATT cell plan for a couple years, eh?