 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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@ster, I think they've prolonged the efficacy of my ancient boots. I felt that they had begun to get a bit flappy and the booster straps really helped me work for my turns.
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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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Yep. They work wonders on your boots for not much money. They allow you to crank the strap a bit tighter without it being uncomfortable or cutting the blood supply to your foot. However, because it's stretchy, it feels very progressive when you flex it - rather than the on/off feeling of a standard strap. It got rid of the shin bang I was getting in bumps with my last boots. Deffo recommended.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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^ +1
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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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I replaced my straps with them because the velcro was getting knackered. Best change I've ever made to kit.
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Looking further into the original Booster straps out of the US, they seem a bit amateurish - spelling mistakes on website, not great vids on how to fix and fixings not supplied.
Anyone used these? Any disasters or tips as many old velcro straps seem to need to have their rivets drilled out and fixings you buy yourself for the new booster strap.
Any others worth considering?
Last edited by You'll need to Register first of course. on Wed 6-11-24 15:21; edited 1 time in total
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@ster, They were originally designed for race boots that don't use rivets to attach components.
I have a pair that I used on my previous boots, didn't bother transferring them to the current boots.
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they are awesome
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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.
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K2 Ski boots have de-branded versions on some models, eg Recon 130LV, my 2025 go to piste boots, as of yet not used.
I've used them a few years back on a pair of Tecnica Diablo race boots, the straps themselves were pretty good but the boots way too narrow.
I like the layers of pretty strong elasticated strapping and a single rocker ratchet to tighten up. Simples and effective, and also means I don't have to over tighten the top buckle on the boots cutting of circulation to feet/calf, or causing cramping of gastro-muscles.
The booster strap itself is a solid addition to any performance ski boot where the stock strap is cheapo and feeble.
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I rejuvenated my 12 year old piste boots with these, much better than the originals, especially when run under the shell of the boots at the front as suggested instead of outside, keeps the liner much snugger without having to over-tighten the strap
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Work for me, giving more progressive flex and elimination shin bite. Make sure that you don’t over estimate the power you need. The first time I bought some I bought the Racer/Expert one, and they were way too strong, so I ended up cutting out one of the three bands they had, which worked much better.
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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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Boosters are great, and I reckon a super upgrade. I use them. Buy in the US if you are Iover there as they are a lot cheaper.
That bit of initial flex is super sweet and progressive with a Booster. I love it in moguls (very progressive and cushy shock absorption), and when carving high angle turns (lovely adjustability).
The patent has expired, so the new Atomic Professional dual strap is probably worth looking at, too: it copies and modifies the Booster concept. Expensive, mind.
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| PowderAdict wrote: |
| Work for me, giving more progressive flex and elimination shin bite. Make sure that you don’t over estimate the power you need. The first time I bought some I bought the Racer/Expert one, and they were way too strong, so I ended up cutting out one of the three bands they had, which worked much better. |
I use the expert/racer one, myself. I'm heavy and ski aggressively, though. I haven't cut one of the straps, but like that i have to option to do so (haven't needed to).
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You know it makes sense.
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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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Not all straps are equal, and even though my new Supra Boas did have a large strap with an 'elastic' section I swopped it out for Boosters that were on two pairs of previous boots. Not only does the ratchet mean you can really crank up the strap as required (and feel dialed in) but it can also be positioned in front of or behind the cuff . . .works brilliantly in conjunction with the Boa system in that once my buckles are in place I can make micro adjustments easily and over the course of the day without messing with the buckles . .
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Poster: A snowHead
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FAQ
Still on years old Diablos now 
Only thing I have been pulling so hard on the booster straps the metal eye thing that it loops through snapped. Been meaning to fix it properly for 2 years but the cable tie seems fine, maybe this season. 