OldsnowboarderMe asks a serious skiing question

[KevinF]

Trust me, I know what cat tracks are. But they cost the same amount as a new set of toes and heals for a pair of boots and last about the same amount of time....

I am just giving the reasons that a shop SHOULD be requiring both boots to be brought in for a function test. Whats the point of doing it, if its not done properly? As part of the procedure from the binding manufactures inspection of the boots is required when mounting/testing a pair of bindings. If a person hurts themselves then goes to sue the shop any lawyer will ask why didn't the shop follow the procedures put out by the binding manufacture....

I'd think that if your boot soles are so badly worn that they warrant replacement that you'd start to feel a lot of slop in the boot/binding interface?

I've had boot sole work done to correct my alignment and if my boot soles are getting worn down, my alignment goes off, and my skiing drops off as well. Maybe you're one of the lucky ones who are naturally aligned properly.

Just saying that replacing the boot soles periodically isn't necessarily the procedure that I'd recommend.

 

[marcski]

I'd think that if your boot soles are so badly worn that they warrant replacement that you'd start to feel a lot of slop in the boot/binding interface?

I've had boot sole work done to correct my alignment and if my boot soles are getting worn down, my alignment goes off, and my skiing drops off as well. Maybe you're one of the lucky ones who are naturally aligned properly.

Just saying that replacing the boot soles periodically isn't necessarily the procedure that I'd recommend.

I l've had my boots for 5 going on 6 years now. I just replaced the liner with a brand new one from the manufacturer this summer and I replace my boot sole blocks every couple of years. It is a great way to bring my boots back to their new condition. Other than the soles, the shells of my boots don't really get worn.

To answer the OP...you're talking about your grandson. Bring both boots and skis to a local shop, pony up some cash to give you the peace of mind and protect the little guy.

 

[dlague]

I l've had my boots for 5 going on 6 years now. I just replaced the liner with a brand new one from the manufacturer this summer and I replace my boot sole blocks every couple of years. It is a great way to bring my boots back to their new condition. Other than the soles, the shells of my boots don't really get worn.

To answer the OP...you're talking about your grandson. Bring both boots and skis to a local shop, pony up some cash to give you the peace of mind and protect the little guy.

I do not think the OP was trying to be cheap nor limit what he brings to a shop. It was a general inquiry. BTW, I just talked to the shop where I am getting bindings mounted and it cost the same whether they do it by boot length or if they have the boot there. The shop uses one of their boots in to test release. However, I have always brought a boot along.