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1. Brandon A Says:
   January 3rd, 2009 at 9:24 am

   Boa boots are fast - very fast in comparison to laces. You just crank that wheel and the cord tightens around your foot. They’re convenient for adjusting and getting them off at the end of the day. I suppose the downside would be that you don’t get as granular with how tight sections are around your foot. I would say that another drawback is that the cable could snap, but I’ve asked a ton of people and this happens only in the rarest of cases.

   Lace boots are classic, and as such have improved over time. You can really dial in what’s best for your fit with most lace boots, and some even have multiple lacing systems (thirty two boots have this kind of thing going on). If you find a Boa boot that fits well and is good for your foot, don’t be afraid to grab it. If you really like to have control over how snug it is to your foot, then maybe laces are better for you, but it will take longer to put on, take off and adjust them. Also, if you have tender hands, they might get raw from reeling on the laces.

2. Steven Andro Says:
   January 3rd, 2009 at 2:44 pm

   I rented boots recently that had the Boa system and I loved it. I didn’t think I would but I really did. They’re so quick and you can do such quick adj’s right of the lift or slopeside.

   I liked them so much I just ordered the Thirty Two Focus Boa with two Boa lacing zones. I can’t wait to get them

3. Becky Says:
   January 4th, 2009 at 5:17 pm

   I wore lace boots for 6 years before I bought my first boa boots. I will never again buy lace boots. I found myself having to retie my lace boots 2 or 3 times a day…. with the boa boots, I actually loosen them when I get to the bottom of the hill to relieve some of the pressue. I am able to do this because it only takes 2 seconds to tighten them back up.

   Also remember, you dont have to take your gloves off to tighten boa boots…

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