Ski the Moguls
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Finally got around to trying the Sole insoles. I paid all of $25 for the pair and I agree that they are great! Never would have known about them without your post. Thank you, Quietman.
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Finally got my boots fitted professionally (better late than never)
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kingslug
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New zip fits..worth every penny.
letitsnow1
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I'm thinking of getting zipfits to replace my shot original liners
I actually just went the opposite route. Bought some new replacement original liners of my boot model as the seller went Zipfits from the start. $90 with shipping. Considering I already had a bunch of shell work done on my current boots and I'm at about 100 days in them, this $90 should get me another three years out of my boots. My understanding is 200 ski days is about the limit on boot shells.
kingslug
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The zips are supposed to last..damn near forever..they are built really well.
I cant lace them and put them in..so i keep them in the shell...prolly lose maybe 20% of what they are supposed to do.
They solved a lot of issues i was having with my old liners.
Super comfy.
I cant lace them and put them in..so i keep them in the shell...prolly lose maybe 20% of what they are supposed to do.
They solved a lot of issues i was having with my old liners.
Super comfy.
I have heard 500 days on the Zips. I was considering them, but didn't like the idea of constantly slipping them in and out mainly because I use Hottronics and I could see that damaging the hardware. So it just made more sense to me to drop $90 vs $500 and be good for the next three seasons. By then my shells will likely be toast and I'll start all over.
Definitely curious about the performance benefits of Zips. People swear by them, but I'm pretty happy with the stock performance of my Speedmachine 130s. Stout enough to recreationally race in, but enough flex for the tree and bump skiing I like to do as well.
Definitely curious about the performance benefits of Zips. People swear by them, but I'm pretty happy with the stock performance of my Speedmachine 130s. Stout enough to recreationally race in, but enough flex for the tree and bump skiing I like to do as well.
kingslug
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They are waaay better at everything compared to the stock ones. The cork is the secret. I leave them in...too hard to keep removing them.
A heated bag makes them easier to get into...plus warm feet in the morning.
And the heat softens the cork stuff so it molds to your feet a little better each time you put them on.
A heated bag makes them easier to get into...plus warm feet in the morning.
And the heat softens the cork stuff so it molds to your feet a little better each time you put them on.
I've heard all that. Intriguing, but I'm quite happy with the current performance I get and just don't see myself appreciating what that $500 will do. If Zipfit ever designs a non lace up product that's specifically designed to leave in, maybe I'll reconsider.
drjeff
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My wife just got Zipfits about a month ago. Her foot which is short, wide, and with a high arch, loves them. The cork has definitely worked for her!
Probably just a matter of time until I go Zipfit now as well. Just figuring out in my head if get them now, or wait until next season when I will be due for new boots as my current pair will/should be going through the 300 day # on the shells
KustyTheKlown
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in my car the heat vents for the backseat are on the back of the driver's armrest/console. i lower my rear seats and balance my boots so that each has its opening positioned on the vent. i blast that heat the entire drive to the mountain. its like sliding into slippers. warm apple pie.
drjeff
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When I used to be driving all over VT to take my kids to ski races, I'd just throw the set of hand warmers that I was going to use for the day in my boots before I got in the car and then loosely put my ski sock up by the cuff of the boots before I put in in my boot bag, and then I had a nice, warm boot when I got to the hill
BenedictGomez
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The ski boot shop I went to recently said that's not necessary, and they literally do product design for Zipfit.
They said stock liners should last you a season, or at least 1/2 to 2/3 a season if you're one of those folks who ski 100 days.
They did recommend I come back for Zipfits next year, but I dunno, it seems like a huge pain in the azz. You need to inject/replace cork periodically or you lose the shape benefit, not that big a deal I guess, but the P.I.T.A. bit to me seems to be how you need to lace them up like shoes and then get into the boot every time you ski. I boot up outside the truck & just step into my boot; I guess I could sit on the back gate and do the same, but seems like a bit of a time suck.
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jimmywilson69
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@KustyTheKlown and anyone else for that matter. you need these. I use them when I fly on a plane to ski and don't want to bring my 2-boot dry guy dryer. The have a regular plug or a car accessory (AKA cigarette lighter) plug.
Its nice always slipping into warm boots!
Its nice always slipping into warm boots!
jimmywilson69
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yes but every car has an accessory plug and in multiple locations. I have one in the front and in the trunk/cargo area.
BenedictGomez
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YOMV, but I was told to definitely not do that when I asked. IIRC, Zipfit says not to do it too from their product promos.
EDIT: Found it.
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BenedictGomez
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Is that right? I didn't know that, not shocking given few models have a CD player!
That said, you could just buy a cheap adapter (EBAY, AMZN, etc...) if your car lacks a cigarette lighter port.
KustyTheKlown
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my backseat vents work great for me. not broke, dont fix it.
and my car has at least 2 cigarette lighter charging inputs, but no actual cigarette lighter coil thing. its a 2019 nissan.
and my car has at least 2 cigarette lighter charging inputs, but no actual cigarette lighter coil thing. its a 2019 nissan.
The guys I've met who buy them don't say longevity is the primary reason. It's performance. The lace up design wraps the liner snugger to their leg than the standard tongue designs from the factory. Could be true, but I'm pretty happy with the performance I get from new stock liners.
I agree with everything else you say. These same guys all have heated boot bags to soften the shells for easier insertion. I don't feel like doing that, so I'm out until they put out a stay in product that's a step up in performance, longevity, comfort and warmth while also not costing $500.
I have the same product. Works well. Had to use them on my daughter's boots recently when she didn't make it to the potty in time....
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