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...i have a very particular set of skills.

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TheNamesHolland
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whatssss goood?

im pretty new to this forum but im no stranger to forums in general (the lacrosse fourms is my native forum). coming to NS i was surprised to see boots being dyed much the same way that lacrosse sticks are dyed. I happen to be a really skilled lacrosse dyer(i work at a local shop).

i am making this thread to see if there would be interest in custom boot dying, i can do virtualy any design/ pattern. eventualy i play on getting a vynal cutter for decals. If you guys think this is something that can become pretty big, ill make a thread into the fs/wtb forum

anyway, here are some of my lacrosse designs that i could absolutly apply to boots.

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I HOPE THESE GAVE YOU SOME IDEAS!

hope you guys are interested, id be glad to dye some boots

Aug 16 2009 1:24AM
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KravtZ
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tight sticks those are lookin ill you could def design some ill looking boots especially since u have a lot more room to work with
Aug 16 2009 1:29AM
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YooperSteeze
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Those are pretty ill man, pretty ill.
Aug 16 2009 1:31AM
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charmander
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those are sick man
Aug 16 2009 1:37AM
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nick_v
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prepare to be bombarded lol. how much are you gonna charge for a set of boots?
Aug 16 2009 2:28AM
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hedgehog
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copy catt lol


i think the problem you'll run into is most ski boots aren't white to begin with
Aug 16 2009 2:37AM
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Franny
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spk kao, rossi sas, and amplid are a few white boots.
Aug 16 2009 3:00AM
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Blokkie
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some of those are real nice!
Aug 16 2009 5:24AM
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TheNamesHolland
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im ready.and im not sure, depends on the complexity of the boot

i will probaly negotiate with those who want their boots dyed

Aug 16 2009 9:36AM
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skijunkiedtm
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how would it affect the structural integrety of the boot?
Aug 16 2009 10:28AM
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*TURBONERD*
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i don't see how dye would hurt a boot's structural integrity. anyways, i'd totally have mine dyed
Aug 16 2009 10:36AM
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i.am.a.skier.
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To be completely straight up i dont think it would work for ski boots,well.. it might WORK but your not gonna get a lot of people to do it. It looks amazing on lacrosse heads though.

Aug 16 2009 10:46AM
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ReedSkis~
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maybe you should dye crowbars...
Aug 16 2009 11:16AM
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BWalmer
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those are sick, you are pretty skilled. If I hadn't already dyed mine I would have totally sent you my full tilts.
Aug 16 2009 11:20AM
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.peter
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Ever heard of Leigh Powis?
His boots are dyed you cant even tell what they are unless you really look at them up close.
Lots of peole dye their boots. Not very well but they try. I think this is a great Idea.
Aug 16 2009 11:55AM
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Paoli_Steeze
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Wow bro. thats pretty ill.
Aug 16 2009 12:20PM
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CoolioDude
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i really like some of those. throw those designs at full-tilts. maybe they would use them and you could get the moneyzzz

Aug 16 2009 12:49PM
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nasSKIIER
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thats ill i might be ineterseted but also try crowbars cause youll get more business and more money for those that cant do ill designs like you
Aug 16 2009 12:51PM
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spliff.Life
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those are really sick..
Im really wondering how exactly you do that? i mean dying and getting patters on them?
Aug 16 2009 12:56PM
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Dustin.
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I knew someone else would think of this.  A custom crowbar die job would be so sick.
Aug 16 2009 12:59PM
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Burkemnt
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how much for that ppower pm me back and dope dye jobs
Aug 16 2009 1:19PM
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Triple_Strum
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That is insane.  I used to dye a few sticks, and I am pretty impressed with your work.  Very well done.

I think you will have to do some research before you attempt to do boots.  Many are made from an extremely non-porous plastic that will reject any liquid.  Others with matte plastic and rubber composites will accept dyes.  Since you dye a bunch I am sure you know what I am talking about.  I've considered this a bit.  Might I suggest to you starting with helmets and goggles.  Both are usually made from a more absorbent material.  If I were you, I would snag a couple of pairs of older white a-frames or wisdoms, then maybe a couple of white helmets and try some dyes and patterns.  If you need any sugguestions or help PM me.  I've been in your field and also considered this stuff with ski gear.  Personally I think you could make a nice little market for yourself if you learned the "do"s and "don't"s.

Aug 16 2009 2:31PM
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drumbumocdp
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id pay for that
Aug 16 2009 4:20PM
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TheNamesHolland
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okay, thanks to everyone!

yeah, i plan on doing some kind of tests but i wanted to make sure there is some interest out there

does anyone have any spare goggles, boots, or helmets for experiment??

broken equipment would prob be the best!

Aug 17 2009 12:37PM
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CTD
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hell yeah, nice work man. dying is a really cool, fairly simple concept that Im really surprised is just now starting to catching on in skiing. full tilt should DEFINITELY make an all white boot that can be dyed. it'd look fresh all white, and would let everyone do their thing with them that wanted to.
Aug 17 2009 1:22PM
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ReetsAdeets
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If you bought a cheaper pair of boots and died them and then posted a pic, i think that people would be more willing to get that done, since they could see a finished product
Aug 17 2009 2:07PM
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TheNamesHolland
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id love to but im literaly fresh outta money i just bought a pair of ON3P's and i dont think boots are in the mix :/

anyone with broken equpment please PM me.

if you know the material can hold dye...i can do just about anything with it.

Aug 17 2009 4:55PM
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Spacekroft
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these are all so sick good luck man
Aug 17 2009 8:39PM
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Valind
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That was a good movie by the way.  The quote from your headline.
Aug 18 2009 12:16PM
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nasSKIIER
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^^^^hahah yeah i thought about saying that but never did
Aug 18 2009 12:40PM
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TheNamesHolland
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okay, so my friend let me use an old pair of smith goggles...hopefulllly the goggle accepts dye

and ill post pics soon!

Aug 20 2009 10:54AM
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ski-swagga
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holy fuck!! those are amazing i might send in my kaos's! how much would a boot dye be?
Aug 20 2009 11:04AM
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Slinger1x1
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fuck my boots
wanna dye my lacrosse heads?
Aug 20 2009 11:13AM
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TheNamesHolland
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ill PM you guys when i get a chance.

and seriously, id love to dye your lax heads too

Aug 20 2009 4:36PM
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regobounce
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I also dye lacrosse heads. dyeing doesn't affect the structural integrity of the boots or heads. Also Ive dyed some crowbars they look sweet. If anyone wants to kow how to do it just dunk the boots in rit dye. Patterns can be achieved using hot glue guns, electrical tape, duct tape etc
Aug 20 2009 5:05PM
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J-Neal
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Aug 20 2009 11:46PM
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Funnel
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That's crazy good man.  Nice work.  Keep it up.
Aug 20 2009 11:49PM
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Aaaron.
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"taken" reference?
Aug 20 2009 11:56PM
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Guck
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Those are rad homie, Keep up the good work!
Aug 21 2009 12:03AM
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c.davis
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are you still doing these?
i saw you poach on that other kids thread so i figured i would come check this out..
are you still doing any custom dying to lax heads?
if so let me know

Apr 16 2010 11:49AM
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gus555
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dude u should buy plain white goggles and die the frames but i would seriously buy a pair of boots like that
Apr 16 2010 2:49PM
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garrets
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sick man!
Apr 16 2010 4:15PM
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TheNamesHolland
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im still stringing and dying...im acctualy looking for bussiness cause my local store closed down over the winter.

PM me if you are iterested at all... we'll talk

Apr 16 2010 5:28PM
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KennyC
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those look real sick! lacrosse is a pretty fun sport too. I have agent 80's that i wouldnt mind dying... i'll PM you when i get some dough.
Apr 16 2010 5:50PM
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Deviate
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Looks pretty cool, have you done any boots that you could show us? I'm most curious how they turn out!
Apr 17 2010 12:29PM
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Motes
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so sick
Apr 17 2010 2:02PM
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BerGNARdo
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my threads
Apr 17 2010 2:09PM
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ReetsAdeets
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Offer to dye goggles too. You'll probably get way more customers if the price is right, and it will take less dye and stuff. Be a lot like dying a lax head also.
Apr 17 2010 2:45PM
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TheNamesHolland
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never done boots...if anyone has an old pair i can try it. i know its been done...and i could do some sick designs

i have done goggles...this one was reallly quickly done just to see if the dye would take.(picture quality sucks...used my cell)

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Apr 17 2010 4:20PM
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Chompo.
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Haha I dyed my crowbars exactly like those smiths
Apr 17 2010 8:36PM
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Backyard.Skier
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dont really play LAX but they still look sick. good job man
Apr 17 2010 9:53PM
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