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Jan 1, 2008, 7:36 PM
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  Jay Peak Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Cod
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| Ski Boot Booster Straps Does anyone use them? I love my boots, but have noticed lately that after a few hours my feet have warmed up considerably and my boots flex a lot. This expansion is also causing my heels to lift which is not good. I love my boots and do not want to have to get new ones. Do you think that booster straps would help? |
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Jan 1, 2008, 8:04 PM
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 Pico Mountain, Vermont Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire
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 | What is probably happening is that you are packing the boot liner a bit. I need to retighten my buckles as the day goes on. I also retighten the top strap. My top strap is elastic, but there are tighter elastics available, and/or perhaps "solid" straps(???) That can help. But I suspect you just need to retighten as the day goes on. Give that a shot next trip.
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Jan 1, 2008, 8:25 PM
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| Jay Peak Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Cod
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Jan 2, 2008, 7:54 AM
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 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leominster, MA
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| Booster straps aren't going to keep your heel down, they're mean to keep your shins in contact with the front of your boot for power transmission. Your shell is too big or your liner is packed out. If you can't get a new boot/liner try some ankle pads: http://www.tognar.com/boot_heater_wa...d.html#SPK-LP3
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Jan 2, 2008, 8:46 AM
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| Jay Peak Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Cod
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Great site. Tbanks | |
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Jan 2, 2008, 10:59 AM
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 Okemo GS 2/11/08 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hooksett, NH
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 | I use Booster straps and love them. I'm not sure that they will solve your problem though. They won't change the flex of the boot, but will smooth it out. Also, I find I can switch edges quicker than with the stock velcro strap.
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Jan 2, 2008, 11:12 AM
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Well said, I agree with everything you said except the very last part. The ankle pads may help a little at first, but more sooner then later they will pack out too. You can also put in heel pads, but the same problem will occur. I learned all this the hard way. I eventually gave in and got smaller boots. I have Booster straps, they are great, but they won't keep your heel down. It sounds to me like you have boots too big for you. | |
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Jan 2, 2008, 11:25 AM
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Jan 2, 2008, 11:52 AM
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Looks like Tognar has two models for $25 and $35.
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