 Poster: A snowHead
|
Hi! Newbie here! (Not to skiing, just this site!)
I was wondering if you guys could help... I have an old pair of boots as I took 7 years out of skiing and I’d had them for a couple of years before that. The boots were great, I still love them, however when I wore them (admittedly after 7 years) I had to strap my ankles as they were rubbing on the bone. This isn’t a problem for me but im going skiing in March with my family and they are all telling me I need new boots.
Having just got married I simply cannot afford new boots so was wondering whether I can just get new liners? I’m guessing mine have disintegrated over their ‘storage years’. My only other option is to hire boots for the week (I really can’t bring myself to do this!!😫)
Does anyone know if it is possible to put new boot liners into Old boots?
Thank you for reading my ridiculously long post! Hoping you guys can help!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
|
It is possible, but it won't be that much cheaper than buying new boots. TBH current hire boots are likely to be better than 10 year old boots anyway.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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?
|
@Boperella, i was about to say you can get better quality boots if you pay a little more BUT, it's really about the fit and not the hiring price. The hire shop will judge the flex rating approx right.
I suspect your plastic boot shells being 9 years old have lost some, if not much of their 'life essence'.
But if you wanted to go new liners ( which i wouldn't recommend for such old boots ), you could try ebay. Nearly all boot shops will say. 'err, not likely mate'. then show you their sale boots.
Somebody like Ellis Brigham ( MK) around August time gets rid of all the boots that come back via their 'comfort guarantee'. Prices are around £80~110 (2017) typically ~20 odd pairs, service / assistance and stock presentation, think 'jumble sale'...
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
|
@Boperella, Which make/model of boot do you have?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
@under a new name,
| Quote: |
@Tim Heeney, 9 year old shells are absolutely fine. My boots are 6 years old and do 60 days a year and are fine.
|
It's possible for me to accept that 9 year old shells are ski-able, but impossible for me to accept that there hasn't been a gradual decline in original mechanical properties over that time period.
If you could compare simultaneously as in 9 y/o on L. and new on R., then IMO, there would be a significant difference.
@Boperella, i'd recommend hiring for now.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
@under a new name,
good price but only sizes 23,24,25 in those ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
|
|
@Tim Heeney, i doubt it’s noticeable. Maybe in theory, meaningless in practice.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A more practical question would be whether the shells are actually the right size.
No point throwing good money at them if that isn’t the case.
|
|
|
|
|
|
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
|
| Tim Heeney wrote: |
Somebody like Ellis Brigham ( MK) around August time gets rid of all the boots that come back via their 'comfort guarantee'. Prices are around £80~110 (2017) typically ~20 odd pairs, service / assistance and stock presentation, think 'jumble sale'... |
Ellis Brigham at castlefield (Manchester) has now become an outlet (deansgate shop is being a 'flagship' - whatever that is?!) & have a similar, come back boots & last seasons left overs on sale but with added experienced fitting from a "Dave".
If either of these places are within easy reach of the OP, might be worth a mooch...
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
So how long should a pair of boots last for someone that only gets to ski once a year. I would have thought 10 years plus - surely they are using quality materials?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
@swarmcatcher, I formed an opinion when doing seasons that liners lasted about 120 days or so. Mine certainly become unbearably smelly after that sort of period, despite reasonable care.
The biggest problem is wear to heels and toe blocks which aren't always readily replaceable (mine aren't).
My shells have done about 360 days and although I could do with replacing/repairing the vibram frankensoles there's no reason I won't get another season out of them.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
