Tecnica ZeroG Tour Pro - 2018- 9 boot

[themutt]

Has anyone had issues with breaking the boot boards (zeppas) in their ZGTPs?

Context - I've broken two left boot boards, both after a day of lift served skiing. They both broke in a very similar way between the heel and transition to the mid-foot of the boot board. I probably have 50 days in the boots with less than 5 lift served days so this feels like a bit of a pattern. No issues when touring.

You could tell me this is user error because it's happening after skiing in-bounds but I feel like I'm taking crazy pills since this has never happened in other boots and I don't charge as hard as people who get paid to ski.

Anyone else seen/done something similar? Is there a fix out there other than buying repacements?

[summit]

Has anyone had issues with breaking the boot boards (zeppas) in their ZGTPs?

Context - I've broken two left boot boards, both after a day of lift served skiing. They both broke in a very similar way between the heel and transition to the mid-foot of the boot board. I probably have 50 days in the boots with less than 5 lift served days so this feels like a bit of a pattern. No issues when touring.

You could tell me this is user error because it's happening after skiing in-bounds but I feel like I'm taking crazy pills since this has never happened in other boots and I don't charge as hard as people who get paid to ski.

Anyone else seen/done something similar? Is there a fix out there other than buying repacements?

Yes. That happened to me on one boot board shattering around the heel after about 3 seasons. I had to order new ones. It was like $25. Guess I was stomping the landings too hard....

[Boissal]

Tecnica sent me replacement boot boards for free after I emailed to ask if I could buy a pair. Both arrived broken at the narrowest spot. Bummer as my current ones have been sanded down so much that they're basically transparent in the toe area and are only holding together thanks to many layers of tape. I'll grab a pic later today for lulz, they're looking really pathetic. Each is broken in at least 4 spots and flopping around.

Pro tip: don't sand the toe area too much or you will lose enough eight to expose 2 plastic reinforcement if the shell that will dent your liners and create an unpleasant pressure point under your big toe

[Andyski]

Yes. That happened to me on one boot board shattering around the heel after about 3 seasons. I had to order new ones. It was like $25. Guess I was stomping the landings too hard....

Broke at the heel for me after a season a old fuck skiing. Annoying

[funkendrenchman]

I used duct tape.

[sb]

One could make molds of the boards and do contact layup with the materials of your choosing such as CF and epoxy.

Probably a bit much for most folks.

[I've seen black diamonds!]

Technica also sent me a free pair of zeppas after I broke mine while modifying them. They are made of a lighter more fragile material than most and I think they send them out without argument as a result. I couldn't grind the right one thin enough without it breaking so now I'm using the heel block of a broken zeppa and a sheet of trimmed plastic that fits snuggly in front. works well

[galibier_numero_un]

Tecnica sent me replacement boot boards for free after I emailed to ask if I could buy a pair. Both arrived broken at the narrowest spot. Bummer as my current ones have been sanded down so much that they're basically transparent in the toe area and are only holding together thanks to many layers of tape. I'll grab a pic later today for lulz, they're looking really pathetic. Each is broken in at least 4 spots and flopping around.

Pro tip: don't sand the toe area too much or you will lose enough eight to expose 2 plastic reinforcement if the shell that will dent your liners and create an unpleasant pressure point under your big toe

Great tip. Thanks. I've been mulling over sanding the toe area down. It sounds as if I should order a spare pair before doing so.

... Thom

[CaliBrit]

Aren’t everyone’s like this?

[LeeLau]

Aren’t everyone’s like this?

haha. Mine certainly are

[summit]

They are pretty fragile... cracked a new one just putting it in... that one i could glue back together though

[upallnight]

White ones could break on insertion into the boot!

Yellow (newer) ones seem a little more pliable plastic.

[sb]

https://www.blizzard-tecnica.com/us/...o-g-tour-zeppa

[CaliBrit]

https://www.blizzard-tecnica.com/us/...o-g-tour-zeppa

Nice. Wonder if you would actually get the newer yellow ones then? Didn’t realize there was an update.

[CaliBrit]

White ones could break on insertion into the boot!

Yellow (newer) ones seem a little more pliable plastic.

Interesting…..

[summit]

I couldn't tell the diff besides color and didn't find the yellow one pliable

[themutt]

Alright, so it’s a known issue. Bummer flaw in an otherwise fantastic boot imo.

If anyone says fuck it and brings SB’s mold idea to life, sounds like there’d be a few buyers 😂

[sb]

Molds may need to be size dependent or the board trimmed to fit the shell.

May be 3D printable?

Terry to the white zeppo courtesy phone.

[shredorded]

Any tips on how to upgrade the strap on last year’s boots without fudging around with rivets?

[NorCalNomad]

Drill out the rivets and replace with chicago rivets (ie threaded fasteners). Still pisses me off that they made the rivets look like they are an allen bolt

[funkendrenchman]

If anyone is looking for a 2021-22, 25.5 ZGTP, hit me up. No stock liner. In really good condition. Just some grinding on the navicular (I didn't notice a big change in fit). I also have Pro Tour Wraps in a 25 (molded once) and 26 (never molded).

[CaliBrit]

Any tips on how to upgrade the strap on last year’s boots without fudging around with rivets?

What do you want it to do better? Taking it off is an upgrade for me.

[hafjell]

What do you want it to do better? Taking it off is an upgrade for me.

Ditto. The only thing I miss is the carry function.

[shredorded]

I want it to stay taut. I feel like the «light» buckle cant really keep the strap taut for more than a couple of turns at a time.

Found a store that carry the power lock buckles. Gonna give those a try before considering replacing the entire strap.

[galibier_numero_un]

I want it to stay taut. I feel like the «light» buckle cant really keep the strap taut for more than a couple of turns at a time.

Found a store that carry the power lock buckles. Gonna give those a try before considering replacing the entire strap.

Here's the link for the Power Lock Hooks: https://www.blizzard-tecnica.com/us/...ed=40377F00001

The SKU is: 40377F00001

... Thom