Broken Boot Buckle

• Dec 18, 2003

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After skiing Jiminy today, as I took off my boot, a buckle broke. Here are some pics (sorry, they're kinda crappy):

Buckle part left on boot
Broken buckle
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Is there any reasonable way to fix this? Maybe epoxy or something? I'm pretty sure the buckle is aluminum. If I bring it to a shop, will they simply replace it, or try to fix it? If the latter, I'd like to try fixing it myself first. Any thoughts?

 

• Dec 18, 2003

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i'd guess you might be able to buy a replacement buckle somehow and have a qualified expert replace it. however, i broke a buckle last year and used it as teh perfect excuse to buy new boots! HA! 8)

 

• Dec 18, 2003

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Just go the local Salomon boot dealer, no big deal -they will rivet a new one on

 

• Dec 18, 2003

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ASC said:

Just go the local Salomon boot dealer, no big deal -they will rivet a new one on

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Thanks. That seems to make the most sense. I love the boots and they only have three seasons on them. Good chance to get the skis tuned too...

 

• Dec 28, 2003

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Luckily the guys at Rotary Ski Shop in Stratford, CT hooked me up. They happened to have a buckle in stock and installed it for a mere 15 bucks! 8)