the answer to "WTF is wrong with my boots?"

[mntlion]

1) how far can she flex, with feet pointing forward, WITHOUT a ski boot? can she get her knee past her big toe? (if she can't then no way she can with a boot on either) if she CAN flex, then do the same carpet test with her in a ski boot.
If she can flex the boot the same inside, but not outside, maybe she is getting scared and sitting backseat?
if she cna't flex the boot inside, then look at the point on teh front of the boot, where upper and lower cuffs join, and see if the upper cuff needs to be ground out, so it can move on the lower better

[Preserved]

mntlion,

Without a boot, she can get her knee past her big toe by at least a couple of inches.
With boots on, clipped into skis on the carpet, she can get her knee past the big toe. Maybe a little less, but past.

Thing is she's working hard to get that flex. With my Scarpa Freedom 130s I've got a nice spring to the flex that I can utilize with just body weight by bounding a bit. She on the other hand needs to work to get the flex, ( by tightening hamstrings I suspect ) and there's less of it.

Is this the spot you were talking about grinding?





It looks like the cuff is too tall in the front, and it bumps up against the lower, or at least I think so.

[mntlion]

yes, grind away the upper cuff, maybe 2-3 mm to start with, at the spot you indicated.


also nude pics of your wife might help too (cuz this IS TGR afterall)

[Preserved]

Absolutely!

She's sitting next to me right now. I've snapped a quick pic:



She pretty much hangs around the house like this all the time.

[smooth operator]

think i've spotted the problem there

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She's not wearing the red ones!

[mntlion]

a standing pic might help more?

[Rossymcg]

Absolutely!

She's sitting next to me right now. I've snapped a quick pic:



She pretty much hangs around the house like this all the time.

Does she leave a snail trail behind where she's been sat?

[GoldenBC]

mntlion, What are your thoughts on short people and upright boots? I just heard a good theory that a more upright boo on people with shorter legs feels more upright than the same boot on a taller person. This would be because the angle is the same regardless of the size so the shorter leg does not project as far out. ie. the knee on the short person is placed above the arch where on a taller person it will be further out, over the toe.

I am short and hate upright boots. This theory agrees with what I feel. What boots have the most forward lean these days?

Thanks

[mntlion]

Sounds about right, but also depends on calf size, ankle range of motion, foot size vs leg lenght, binding mounting possition, binding ramp angle etc

but if you LIKE a more forward boot, great, get one. If you need more F lean, then great, add a shim behind the liner until it feels right to YOU.

[auvgeek]

If part of the problem is the cuff height, consider "short cuff" boots, like the Lange SC (upright) or the Head Raptor B5 (more forward).

Last I checked, the most forward lean would be an old-school race boot like the Redster or Doberman.

[mntlion]

If part of the problem is the cuff height, consider "short cuff" boots, like the Lange SC (upright) or the Head Raptor B5 (more forward)..

yup, good call, And you can just cut down any boot to be as low as you want it.

(not sure if you want a lower boot or a boot with more F lean, but both are easy to "make")

[straightlineorbust]

Been getting some heel lift lately, seems like it might have to do with some packing out of the liner. Been feeling like I'm more upright in my boots than I used to be, just get a heel lift?

Rest of my boot feels fine, comfortable and fitted against my calf, and foot feels solid, just feels like there's room around my heel.

What does that usually cost?

[mntlion]

Been getting some heel lift lately, seems like it might have to do with some packing out of the liner. Been feeling like I'm more upright in my boots than I used to be, just get a heel lift?

is the heel moving
1) side to side = add "L" pads to the side of the liner

2) up and down = add heel lift under the footbed to secure the foot in this heighter possition

3) a pronation roll = get a footbed with more support


this is all assuming that the shell fit is 5-15mm, if it is more you are wasting your time, and you need a boot that is smaller (and maybe narrower too)

cost = send me the money (or pics of hot readheads)

[straightlineorbust]

is the heel moving
1) side to side = add "L" pads to the side of the liner

2) up and down = add heel lift under the footbed to secure the foot in this heighter possition

3) a pronation roll = get a footbed with more support


this is all assuming that the shell fit is 5-15mm, if it is more you are wasting your time, and you need a boot that is smaller (and maybe narrower too)

cost = send me the money (or pics of hot readheads)

Shell fit is great, only movement is up and down. Side to side I'm locked in.

And sorry, couldn't find a redhead, but hoped this would suffice. .

[WMD]

Question about touring fit. In my MTN Labs I am getting heel movement and blisters on one foot when touring. When skiing the fit is perfect. My feet are very different sizes and this is my smaller foot (frostbite took my toes). Should I try a shim or something under the footbed. I'm using a custom footbed that keeps me from moving fore/aft. Movement is up and down when touring. Or, would I be better off with "c" pads around ankle bone or butterfly pad above heel? Got a hut trip in two weeks and want to get this under control. Thanks!

[GoldenBC]

yup, good call, And you can just cut down any boot to be as low as you want it.

(not sure if you want a lower boot or a boot with more F lean, but both are easy to "make")

I don't need a shorter cuff, just more forward lean. Surefoot has a list of the forward lean angle on all the boots they carry, surely there must be a master list somewhere on the interwebs.

As for creating more forward lean... shave down underside of cuff over instep, epoxy ledge on lower cuff spine and then add new hardware to hold in forward position?

[XXX-er]

Question about touring fit. In my MTN Labs I am getting heel movement and blisters on one foot when touring. When skiing the fit is perfect. My feet are very different sizes and this is my smaller foot (frostbite took my toes). Should I try a shim or something under the footbed. I'm using a custom footbed that keeps me from moving fore/aft. Movement is up and down when touring. Or, would I be better off with "c" pads around ankle bone or butterfly pad above heel? Got a hut trip in two weeks and want to get this under control. Thanks!

dude they are snow boarders?

[WMD]

dude they are snow boarders?

Hadn't noticed... I have no idea who they are - just don't have naked photos of my wife so offered this instead.

[mntlion]

Question about touring fit. In my MTN Labs I am getting heel movement and blisters on one foot when touring. When skiing the fit is perfect. My feet are very different sizes and this is my smaller foot (frostbite took my toes). Should I try a shim or something under the footbed. I'm using a custom footbed that keeps me from moving fore/aft. Movement is up and down when touring. Or, would I be better off with "c" pads around ankle bone or butterfly pad above heel? Got a hut trip in two weeks and want to get this under control. Thanks!

I would try both and see what is better for you. both doable options.

My GUESS is the "C" or "L" pads but worth trying both, but just on the ONE foot that has the issue. if the other / bigger foot is fine, dont change anything

[WMD]

Thanks!

[TahoeJ]

Got new boots and my new liners are just a touch longer than my previous ones, so my custom footbeds slide forward a bit at times. More so when I'm hiking than skiing but it's kind of annoying and it could potentially lead to some blister issues on longer tours, I suspect. What material should I use to prevent this? I have some ideas but figured someone here probably has the best solution figured out.

[mntlion]

Got new boots and my new liners are just a touch longer than my previous ones, so my custom footbeds slide forward a bit at times. More so when I'm hiking than skiing but it's kind of annoying and it could potentially lead to some blister issues on longer tours, I suspect. What material should I use to prevent this? I have some ideas but figured someone here probably has the best solution figured out.

2 sided carpet tape.

[foreal]

Question about touring fit. In my MTN Labs I am getting heel movement and blisters on one foot when touring. When skiing the fit is perfect. My feet are very different sizes and this is my smaller foot (frostbite took my toes). Should I try a shim or something under the footbed. I'm using a custom footbed that keeps me from moving fore/aft. Movement is up and down when touring. Or, would I be better off with "c" pads around ankle bone or butterfly pad above heel? Got a hut trip in two weeks and want to get this under control. Thanks!

Had similar issue when skinning with all buckles undone...which I do/have done with every other touring boot that has been on my foot. Tried a day with the instep buckle on the first notch while skinning=solution.

[Cocximus]

I get mean blisters in dynafit liners with any sock that has wool. I pretty much got blisters until I shelled out $50 for touring socks. I downsized even those. Stupid price to pay for socks but I spent more than that on blister band aids trying to save $.

[TahoeJ]

2 sided carpet tape.

Thanks! That stuff is incredible - so sticky and strong for how thin it is. Worked great.