I bought some ski boots back in 2018 or so I think, but they've only done about 4 weeks due to covid and life getting in the way.
Had custom insoles and liners and they fit really nicely, however the last time I used them I noticed that my right boot even at the tighest setting is slightly loose at the top and making me lose confidence in the skis.
The boot fits beautifully everywhere else, foot isn't moving about etc it's just a bit of slop at the top.
What can I do about this? Would booster straps help? I don't have any more adjustment on the boot, to make the buckle any tighter I'd have to drill a hole to move it over.
I'm a keen skier but my knowledge on equipment is pretty much non-existent so any help appreciated!
Thanks
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Here are two things that might help:
1. If possible, put the Power Strap inside the plastic outer boot ie. Directly around the the top of the inner boot.
2. Increase the size of your calf muscles with a strengthening programme, which should allow the top of the boot to fit more securely.
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There is also an adjustment possible on the binding mounting point. Normally (always?) set to the mid point, but can be moved to the tighter or looser point with just an allen key.
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There is also an adjustment possible on the binding mounting point. Normally (always?) set to the mid point, but can be moved to the tighter or looser point with just an allen key.
Hah I have done that already actually, but thanks, always worth asking the easy questions with me as I'm a complete noob!
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Here are two things that might help:
1. If possible, put the Power Strap inside the plastic outer boot ie. Directly around the the top of the inner boot.
2. Increase the size of your calf muscles with a strengthening programme, which should allow the top of the boot to fit more securely.
1. I didn't know about this, I'll have a look and see if I can do this.
2. I've always had skinny calves so to bulk them out would be more work than I'd like hah!
2. I've always had skinny calves so to bulk them out would be more work than I'd like hah!
You have said that the problem is only marginal, so there shouldn't be a lot of "Bulking Out" needed....and it's not that much work.....just single leg Calf Raises on a step/stair done every other day. Work to failure. Hold a weight if necessary.
If my first suggestion works, then you are good to go without further hassle.
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Thanks for this, very helpful. I'll try doing the calf raises as well, see how I get on
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1970s style leg warmers, just on one leg?
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Closed cell foam inserted between the rear of the liner and the shell. Could be taped/ glued in place if suitable.
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I had a similar problem a few years ago. Back to skiing after a few years off, boot liners a bit worn, and loss of calf muscle due to change of circumstances/less excercise.
I cut the foot off an old pair of ski socks, and just wore the upper half over my normal ski socks. Worked a treat.
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Both my boots have a gap at the top of them to the back of my calf when I flex into the front by of the boot. Are you expecting the top of the boot to be clamped up tight against the calf?
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I get this problem as liners pack out and I have thin calves. Booster straps sort it out. And happen to be brilliant too, just for general skiing, not just fixing a loose boot by clamping you to the liner.
You know it makes sense.
You know it makes sense.
Calf bulking might not work, I have this issue but it's because my calf muscle is really high on my lower leg, so my calf is above the boot. My actual calf isn't that small, I just have, em, long lower legs. Like a horse...
I was thinking of maybe adding a thin layer of foam inside the top of the shell. I have some adhesive 3mm stuff I used for something else but it's a pretty Heath Robinson approach. Booster strap is probably the one for the win.
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