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Boot straps.

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W.Kibs
Posts: 84 - Karma: 42
I have some full tilt booters and my top straps are garbage. The Velcro doesn't even work anymore. Do I really need them? Thanks
Dec 17 2012 4:10PM
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W.Kibs
Posts: 84 - Karma: 42
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Dec 17 2012 4:39PM
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JWeinstock
Posts: 3439 - Karma: 1,352
Yes you need straps. how do u think your foot will stay tight in the boot? either buy a strap of someone on Newschooelrs or buy a booster strap form their website
Dec 17 2012 8:40PM
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W.Kibs
Posts: 84 - Karma: 42
I don't see how it keeps it tight. It is Velcro and I still have all the metal straps... I don't feel like I even need that top strap
Dec 18 2012 10:41PM
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pelle_munch
Posts: 4110 - Karma: 503
you need it. If you're not using it, you're not using your boots right and therefore not skiing properly. Boot straps help keep the tongue/front of boot tight against your shin so that you can flex the boot effectively.

I highly recommend getting booster straps, they help a lot with flexing and shin bang
Dec 19 2012 1:27AM
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ProLens
Posts: 476 - Karma: 169
you sir are correct. A good strap is very important for any experienced skier, and Booster straps will last you a long time (Been using the same medium strap for nearly 7 years now). Tightening the booster strap before you buckle down your boots will help avoid shin bang as well.
Dec 19 2012 11:44AM
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