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How to look for signs of damage on ski boot
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Hi,

Was wondering what to check for when inspecting a ski boot for signs of damage/chance of failure?

Was buckling my (relatively newish, abt 20 days of use) ski boots and heard a slight crack sound buckling one of the ankles. K2 Method Pro if that is relevant.

Could not find any signs of visible damage (screws/rivets all still solid, no cracks or stress marks in plastic). Is there anything else I should look for? Should I take the boot in to be checked?

Sorry if this a stupid question.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

I'm no expert , but would say that as you have done a visual check and couldn't find anything then try and replicate the sound by re doing what you did before . Probably just the buckle or catch making the noise.
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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?

@HenryZ, plastics squeak etc.,?
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Have you looked inside with the liner out? If you can't see anything, then it was probably just the buckle wasn't fully seated in its hook/notch and jumped in as you closed it.
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 Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.

its a pretty bulletproof boot, no welded seams or anything so double check around rivet points, my trusty Full tilts are a bit creaky, its sometimes just the cables finding the right place to sit into.
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Thanks everyone. I've checked both outside and inside the shell and didn't find anything, so I'll assume its good to ski.
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 Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...

A friend I was skiing with had her boots fall apart to the extent that we had to lash them up with powder traces (one of the few uses I ever found for them.....). I don't think the number of days you've worn them is very relevant. It's the number of years they've been sitting in the attic which matters. And hers were ancient. wink
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