 Poster: A snowHead
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Following on from the "three buckle" boot thread where a few people commented on how difficult it is to get into their tight boots.
I bought one of these because one of my daughters was taking a really long time to get into her boots. And sometimes I might drive down to the lift with three or four people and can spend quite a while waiting whilst people faff with their boots.
And then indeed for me this season with a new pair or alpine boots I found them a real pain to get into and another mate was so impressed with it that he ordered one.
It's such a simple idea and works so well
http://www.slippinltd.com/
Apologies if it's been mentioned before 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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£9.99 for a plastic bag! 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@kitenski, you might well think that, but there's actually quite a lot to it, as it has to be really strong with the webbing attached to the material for when you pull it back out.
Yes, if you're a cheap skate you could use a plastic bag to slip your foot in, but then how would you get the bag back out
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@Weathercam, i find correct boot insertion technique works fine without any gadgetry.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@Weathercam, I'd simply pull on half the bag that was stuck out of the boot
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@Weathercam, every ski holiday I struggle and say I'm going to buy one of those when I get home.
And every time, when I do, I look and say
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and don't bother  .
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I've had one of these for a couple of years and they are brilliant. As Weathercam says, they are a lot more than just a plastic bag. Trust me I've tried plastic bags too and they aren't a great substitute. They tear, last five seconds and can be a pig to get out again. Th Slippin is made from very low friction nylon and is extremely strong.
@under a new name, Thanks for that rather condescending contribution, but it's not just about how you put your boot on. It's also a question of foot geometry, ankle problems for some people and also whether your boots are bone dry or not.
@Weathercam, Yes, they have been mentioned before. I've been evangelising about them for a year or so. I don't always need mine, but on the days when I do then they make life a great deal easier.
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@foxtrotzulu, my pleasure. Condescension is my middle name.
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@foxtrotzulu, but really , I've skied for (gulp) 44 years and only about 4-5 years ago did the smallzookeeper point out that the insertion process was all wrong.
Made a big difference.
@Weathercam, titter, seriously, the Nordicas were bee-atches to get on and off. Even with assistance. Ridiculously rigid. But very responsive. Your Sallies should be like slippers.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Mrs rungsp has developed an arthritic toe and getting cold boots on is a real problem (pain!).
Insertion technique is not the issue.
A bit less condescension would be a good thing, you don't need it? Great, you are not everybody.
That "plastic bag" looks like a good idea...thanks.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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or just get some bigger boots?
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@under a condescension new name, Nice boots.
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You know it makes sense.
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The biggest lesson in getting boots on I learned was never leave them overnight somewhere cold.
But can someone link to the "correct" insertion technique? My style works, but it would be nice to know I'm doing it correctly 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@blahblahblah, they were 
@larkim, other than keeping them warm... Use both hands to open the cuff and clog and insert foot at an inward twisted attitude. Rather than straight. Huge difference.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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the slip-in has been mentioned quite a bit on snowheads and seems a good thing - Hurtle uses one regularly. It's not a plastic bag, really. Special stuff, stronger and more slippery. But the market probably only needs one.
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