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how long will boots last?
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100-250 days..
campgottagopee
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As you stated there are a lot of variables, but IMO you should get 150-200 days of skiing out of a pair of boots. When I was teaching, by the end of the year my boots were trashed. A full-time instructor is on snow around 150 days so that's where I get my number from. Others???
andyzee
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Do you change at the car or in the lodge? Me, I'm cheap and don't like the crowds in a lodge, so I change at the car and have been getting about 150-200 days.
I change in the lodge, mostly because I usually have the little lady with me, and we ski weekdays so there isn't much crowd in there anyhow, having spent alot on fitting canting riser plates etc I try to take care of them a little bit, I'm gonna get some protectors for the bottoms next week so I can walk lots if I need to without too much worry
BeanoNYC
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Dude...Where you park, it doesn't matter.
andyzee
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Sshhhh!
riverc0il
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I would go with approximately 250 days though more would be possible. Then again, I have a habit of pushing gear towards the breaking point (but will not except sub-par performance).
Charlie Schuessler
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150 - 200 Ski Days
I believe that proper boot fitting is paramount of boot life span. I also take good care of them, cleaning inside and out, lubricating the buckle adjustment screws, airing the boots indoors all year round by removing the liners and footbeds. That being said I’ve been able to get the most of 200 ski days from the boots I use.
MOST IMPORTANTLY I try to keep the bases as pristine as possible by not walking in them on pavement or concrete, where using the rubber cat-track base protectors is necessary. Unnecessary releasing is not a good thing to happen, so I keep the toe/heel piece edges trim and square...
I believe that proper boot fitting is paramount of boot life span. I also take good care of them, cleaning inside and out, lubricating the buckle adjustment screws, airing the boots indoors all year round by removing the liners and footbeds. That being said I’ve been able to get the most of 200 ski days from the boots I use.
MOST IMPORTANTLY I try to keep the bases as pristine as possible by not walking in them on pavement or concrete, where using the rubber cat-track base protectors is necessary. Unnecessary releasing is not a good thing to happen, so I keep the toe/heel piece edges trim and square...
I have around 300 days in my boots and I am just starting to notice some issues. This will be their last season. I could see where ski instructors or patrol who live in their boots on a daily basis would wear them out faster, especially the liners.
billski
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A couple of life extenders/reducers:
- Whatever you do, don't store them in the attic. The heat will certainly break down the plastic.
- I try to minimize walking around in my boots - wearing down the heel and tip may cause the bindings not to release properly.
If your boots are more than 15 years old, even with few days on them, I'd be thinking twice. Materials before that time were still in flux and I witnessed a lot of bust-outs of buckles and liner breakdowns. IMO Since that time, there have been no great advances in boots as far as the ordinary skier is concerned.
And no, I don't sell boots or bindings!
- Whatever you do, don't store them in the attic. The heat will certainly break down the plastic.
- I try to minimize walking around in my boots - wearing down the heel and tip may cause the bindings not to release properly.
If your boots are more than 15 years old, even with few days on them, I'd be thinking twice. Materials before that time were still in flux and I witnessed a lot of bust-outs of buckles and liner breakdowns. IMO Since that time, there have been no great advances in boots as far as the ordinary skier is concerned.
And no, I don't sell boots or bindings!
Depending on the type of skier you are, I'd say 150 to 250 days.
drjeff
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Most of the time, when a boot is in need of replacement, it's NOT because of sole wear, but because of a "packing out" of the liner. A properly fitting liner/boot should be SNUG. With wear, the foam/whatever else the liner is made of, will compact, thus allowing "wiggle room" This is where the loss of performance starts
Myself, at 6'3" and depending on the year 220 or so odd lbs. I notice a significant amount of packing out of my liners after 125-150 days (I average 15-20 runs each day out)millerm277
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I'd say you should expect at least 125-150 days as a minimum. It all depends on how you treat them, and the durability/wearing of that specific boot..etc.
Personally, my boots are older than me. My dad had them, I tried them on, and they fit me perfectly. Bought a pair off ebay for $20 (his were worn out from 15+ years of use), and have at least 100 days on them now. A little bit heavier than modern boots, but a very good fit, and nice and warm.
The Cattracks will protect your boots when walking in the parking lot/on other hard surfaces, but they can be a bit of a pain. A good idea is to spend an extra $20-30 when buying the boots and get a set or two of replacement heels. (I can't do that for my boots, but my school has a small CNC, so I made some for myself).
Personally, my boots are older than me. My dad had them, I tried them on, and they fit me perfectly. Bought a pair off ebay for $20 (his were worn out from 15+ years of use), and have at least 100 days on them now. A little bit heavier than modern boots, but a very good fit, and nice and warm.
The Cattracks will protect your boots when walking in the parking lot/on other hard surfaces, but they can be a bit of a pain. A good idea is to spend an extra $20-30 when buying the boots and get a set or two of replacement heels. (I can't do that for my boots, but my school has a small CNC, so I made some for myself).
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